Browne Jacobson Partner Peter Ellis is the new President of
Nottinghamshire Law Society, taking over from Paul Bacon at the
Society’s AGM.
Peter has been a member of Nottinghamshire Law Society for more
than thirty years and was vice – president last year. During this
time he has also held a number of influential positions regionally
including chair of Nottingham Community Housing Association and The
Malt Cross Trust.
Peter joined Browne Jacobson in 1981 before becoming partner in
1984. As Head of the firm’s Intellectual Property Team, Peter
advises clients on both commercial and intellectual property
disputes. He also sits on The Law Society’s national Intellectual
Property Working Party.
Outlining his objectives for the coming year, Peter commented :
“As president I will be placing an even higher priority on raising
the profile of the Society and its members, improving links with
the wider business community and developing the Society’s
networking credentials amongst its 1000 strong members.”
During his tenure as president, which runs until April 2009, the
legal profession will start to see changes outlined in the Legal
Services Act finally take shape. The Legal Services Act is aimed at
modernising the legal market through a number of reforms including
allowing new entrants to the profession and giving consumers better
protection.
“The next two years will be both interesting and challenging for
the profession as it adjusts to the Legal Services Act. New
business models are on the horizon which will revolutionise the way
professional services are organised and purchased. Law firms will
have to be ready to deal with and adapt to the challenges and
opportunities the future will bring.
“The legal community in Nottinghamshire has made a valuable
contribution to the economic prosperity of the region and continues
to provide an exceptional service to clients. It is important as a
profession that we maintain this standard and I will do my best
during my presidency to further promote the interests of
solicitors,” he added.
The immediate Past President of Nottinghamshire Law Society,
Paul Bacon commented “We are absolutely delighted to have someone
of Peter’s calibre representing this society as its president. We
are very much looking forward to embracing Peter’s vision and
working towards reaching Peter’s goals for the coming year to give
our local lawyers the support they need throughout the challenging
but exciting times ahead”.
Stephen Warner of Maclaren Warner Solicitors was appointed vice
– president and Deborah Hutchinson of Ashton Bond Gigg was
appointed deputy vice president.
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