Trowers announces new co-Heads in Manchester

International law firm, Trowers & Hamlins, has appointed Partners Steve Dunseath and Katie Saunders as new co-Heads of the firm’s Manchester office.

The duo take over the role from Suzanne Benson, who was Manchester office Head for seven years and is now the firm’s national Head of Real Estate. Steve and Katie will continue to drive the office’s growth and guide the Manchester teams in line with the firm’s 2030 strategy.

Commenting on his new role, Steve said:

“I am thrilled to be taking on this new position and collaborating with our exceptional Manchester team alongside Katie.

We step into these roles with a focus on the firm’s growth areas and 2030 strategy. I am looking forward to working with our teams across the many sectors in which we operate to identify new opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and elevate the overall practice in the Northwest.”

Katie added:

“I am equally excited to be taking on this new role. I would like to share a huge thank you to Suzanne for leading the team for the past seven years. There has been an outstanding amount of success under her leadership, with clients, awards, and very substantial growth across all of our teams.

It is an exciting time to be working in Manchester as the city sees an increase in investment and opportunities for growth and development.”

Steve brings a wealth of experience to the role as a Partner in the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team. He has extensive experience of all forms of dispute resolution and has led very high performing teams for many years. He is a recognised leader in both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.

Katie leads the Manchester Projects and Construction team. Also consistently ranked in the Legal Directories, she is a long-term supporter of best practice in the construction sector through her work with Constructing Excellence and the Save Construction Initiative.  Katie is also deputy chair of The Housing Forum and is well known for her expertise in advising on major regeneration projects.