Ashurst appoints Hilary Goodier to co-Division Head of Ashurst Advance

Hilary will join Chris Georgiou as co-Division Head, and will join the firm's global Executive Team, from 1 November 2021.

With deep experience spanning law, technology and operations, Hilary specialises in delivering innovative and technology-enabled legal solutions for clients and is a key driver of the firm’s NewLaw transformation. 

Ashurst's Global Chief Executive Officer, Paul Jenkins, said: 

"Since joining the firm in 2020 Hilary has made a significant contribution to the operational leadership and profile of Ashurst Advance, contributing strongly to its growth globally. Over the last 12 months, Ashurst Advance's revenue has grown by over 50%. Hilary's appointment reinforces Ashurst’s commitment to being a leader and innovator in legal services delivery, and having divisional heads with aligned visions in EMEA and APAC will enable to us take advantage of the growth opportunities in those regions, and allow us to focus on delivering the best legal services innovations for clients."

Chris Georgiou commented:

"I am absolutely thrilled to be joined by Hilary as co-Division Heads of Ashurst Advance. Hilary's appointment is a reflection not just of the rapid growth of Ashurst Advance but of the growing significance of NewLaw to our global clients and to the firm's strategy. Hilary brings energy, passion and creativity together with a laser-sharp focus on driving transformation and delivering innovative and efficient solutions for our clients."

Hilary said: 

"I am delighted to have been appointed co-Division Head of Ashurst Advance alongside Chris Georgiou, and to be invited by Paul Jenkins to join the Executive Team. Ashurst Advance is increasingly becoming a powerful differentiator for the firm, and our full suite of market leading NewLaw offerings means that we are uniquely positioned to meet client demand for legal excellence delivered flexibly and efficiently. On a personal level, I am looking forward to working with a such a progressive and inspiring executive team and delivering on the firm's vision to be the most progressive global law firm." 

Ashurst Advance was launched in 2016 and has quickly grown into a global leader in the NewLaw space, servicing Ashurst's global client base from its innovative global delivery hubs in Glasgow and Brisbane. Ashurst Advance provides services across the full suite of NewLaw products and services including Advanced Delivery, Legal Managed Services, Digital, Legal Operations and Flexible Resourcing and together with Ashurst's recently launched Risk Advisory team, uniquely positions the firm to provide clients will a full service offering across legal, consulting and delivery. Ashurst Advance was ranked Band 1 by Chambers in its 2021 Global Law Firm LPO Alternative Legal Services Guide and was awarded Most Innovative Law Firm at the British Legal Technology Awards in both 2020 and 2021. 

The Ashurst Executive Team is led by Global CEO Paul Jenkins and is comprised of the heads of the firm's five divisions, Corporate, Finance Funds & Restructuring, Projects & Real Estate, Strategic Advisory and Ashurst Advance, as well as the firm's regional heads for APAC and EMEA and global business services leaders.