Press Release
12thSeptember 2013
Hart Brown unveils new management structure
Paul Tobias to chair new executive team
Leading Surrey law firm Hart Brown is pleased to announce that, after a strategic review lasting two years, it has implemented a new management structure, with a team of six partners chaired by Senior Partner, Paul Tobias.
With the advent of new regulations affecting the ownership of law firms (alternative business structures), new players such as the Co-Op and consolidation in the market with many smaller firms amalgamating, Hart Brown decided to undertake a major strategic business review. This review covered all aspects of the business and consulted with key stakeholders and every member of the firm. The outcome of the review was to recommend a new management structure based on a more consultative approach with more delegation to partners and senior staff. As a result the firm has implemented a new executive team of six partners, all of whom have specific roles and responsibilities.
After over 28 years with Hart Brown Bettina Brueggemann has stepped down as Managing Partner, a role she has fulfilled with distinction for thirteen years. Bettina, who is assisting with the orderly transfer of her duties, has decided to leave the firm to pursue other interests.As managing partner she has successfully driven the firm forward and latterly steered a clear path through the economic crisis. Due to Bettina's skilful management and leadership Hart Brown was able to avoid making redundancies when the economic crisis hit in 2008 and instead she led it in its expansion program by the acquisition of its Wimbledon Village office and ongoing recruitment of high calibre staff. It also led to Bettina winning the prestigious LawNet managing partner of the year award in 2009. Her contribution to the firm's success, its excellent reputation and strong position in the market place has been invaluable.
"This is an exciting time for the firm and I'm proud to become the Chair of the executive team." comments Senior Partner Paul Tobias, "We have undertaken an extensive strategic review of our business, including consulting with all staff and key stakeholders. We are now able to implement the optimum management structure to lead Hart Brown in the new legal landscape. We feel a more collaborative approach and a devolved management structure gives us the opportunity to drive the business forward effectively and with consensus. I would particularly like to thank our outgoing Managing Partner, Bettina Brueggemann, as she worked tirelessly in the capacity as Managing Partner and she will be greatly missed by us all."
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About Hart Brown
Hart Brown, a leading law firm with offices throughout Surrey and in London, has been offering a full range of legal and financial investment services to businesses and individuals for the past 90 years. With 15 partners, more than 110 staff, six offices and a reputation for delivering high quality service, Hart Brown is committed to building long-term relationships with its clients.
In particular, the firm puts great emphasis on regular communication with clients, as well as the need for efficiency and value for money in order to deliver a high-quality service. Hart Brown currently operates from offices located in Cobham, Cranleigh, Godalming, Guildford, Wimbledon Village and Woking. For more information please visit www.hartbrown.co.uk
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