Liverpool and Manchester law firm Bermans has appointed Jon Davage as its first managing director.
- Jon Davage has over two decades of experience in corporate law in the North West, joining Bermans in 2012.
- The MAPD Group recently acquired a majority stake in Bermans, aiming to foster growth.
- Bermans plans to focus on people development, client satisfaction, and operational enhancement.
- Jon Davage aims to lead Bermans’ strategic growth alongside a committed board.
Liverpool and Manchester’s prominent commercial law firm, Bermans, has initiated a significant leadership move by appointing Jon Davage as its inaugural managing director. This strategic decision is part of a broader vision to advance the firm’s growth and influence. Davage, a seasoned corporate solicitor, brings over 20 years of expertise within the North West’s legal landscape. His journey with Bermans began in January 2012 after departing from the Manchester commercial firm, LLM. Since then, he has been pivotal in extending Bermans’ presence in Manchester, transforming the firm into a comprehensive commercial and corporate law entity.
The appointment of Davage comes in the wake of MAPD Group’s acquisition of a majority stake in Bermans, announced last September. The Wirral-based MAPD Group, led by CEO Brian Cullen and COO Joanna Kingston-Davies, aims to ‘make a positive difference’ by nurturing environments conducive to optimal experiences for people, clients, and communities. This recent strategic collaboration underscores a commitment to fostering the growth of aligned law firms, with Bermans at the forefront.
Bermans is poised for considerable investment in its growth trajectory in the coming years. The firm plans to concentrate on cultivating its workforce, enhancing client relations, and fortifying operational procedures. Jon Davage, while retaining his role in corporate law and transaction oversight, will assume comprehensive responsibility for steering the firm’s expansion strategy. His leadership will be in close coordination with Bermans’ board, which includes notable partners such as Fergal O’Cleirigh and Phil Farrelly, as well as MAPD’s Brian Cullen and Joanna Kingston-Davies.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Jon Davage stated, ‘I am delighted and extremely proud to lead the next stage of Bermans’ evolution. I do so with the backing of a hugely engaged board and highly talented individuals across the business.’ His sentiment reflects a forward-thinking agenda driven by collaboration and shared objectives.
Joanna Kingston-Davies echoed this optimism, highlighting the exciting journey ahead for Bermans and MAPD’s staunch support in propelling the firm, its workforce, and its clientele towards success. Collaborations spanning across the firm, particularly in the dynamic markets of Manchester and Liverpool, are anticipated to generate robust growth moving forward.
Bermans, under Jon Davage’s leadership, is set to embark on an ambitious growth journey with strategic backing from the MAPD Group.
