Stuart Hanley is promoted to director of legal practice at Minster Law.
- Hanley joined the firm in 2012 and will now report to CEO Shirley Woolham.
- With over 30 years of personal injury experience, Hanley is highly qualified.
- The promotion follows a strategic business transformation for Minster Law.
- Hanley will engage with key stakeholders and trade bodies in his new role.
Wakefield-based personal injury firm, Minster Law, has appointed Stuart Hanley as its new director of legal practice. Hanley, who has been part of the firm since 2012, steps into his new role with immediate effect, answering directly to CEO Shirley Woolham. His professional journey is marked by significant contributions, including his membership on the SRA/Law Society personal injury and clinical negligence panels, as well as the AvMA clinical negligence panel. Notably, Hanley is an SRA-approved training principal, reflecting his commitment to enhancing access and diversity in the legal sector.
Boasting over 30 years in the field of personal injury and clinical negligence, Hanley expressed his enthusiasm for the expanded responsibilities that accompany his new role. He stated, “I’m honoured to take up this role at Minster Law. I’m proud of being a personal injury lawyer and of working for a business dedicated to helping injured people and their families.”
The promotion aligns with Minster Law’s successful business transformation programme, which has strategically positioned the firm for a return to profitability. CEO Shirley Woolham underscored Hanley’s pivotal role in adapting to the rapidly changing legal environment. She remarked, “We are in exceptional shape to assist insurer partners achieve great outcomes for their injured customers, and Stuart will play a pivotal role in helping them get to grips with the legislative and regulatory environment where together we operate.”
Hanley’s expertise is expected to be invaluable in guiding their partners through impending reforms and increasing scrutiny related to Consumer Duty. In his expanded role, he will spearhead Minster Law’s collaborations with influential trade bodies, such as the Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). Furthermore, Hanley is set to strengthen engagement with essential entities, including the Ministry of Justice and the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), while also expanding his involvement in media and business relations.
Minster Law, a prominent firm founded in Wakefield in 2003, has processed over 800,000 cases, securing a total of £1.3 billion in damages for its clients. Hanley’s appointment represents a strategic move to reinforce the firm’s dedication to its clients and partners as it navigates future challenges within the legal landscape.
Stuart Hanley’s promotion underlines Minster Law’s strategic focus on leadership and expertise within the legal sector.
