On 5 February, the firm announced that Mr Kinsella has decided that the right time has arrived to exit the firm after 'working on a succession plan over the last few years.' During his tenure as head of general law, Mr Kinsella has overseen a considerable expansion of Slater & Gordon's business in the UK. However, his leave-taking comes less than a month after the firm announced that it would consult on closing its offices in Manchester and Derby, a move which could affect some 51 staff. The Australia-listed firm has also suffered an 86 per cent spiral in its share price over the last 12 months amid ongoing concerns about its accounting practices and financial health.

Stepping up

Current head of general law UK Siri Siriwardene has been named as Mr Kinsella's successor. He will oversee a team of around 1,300 lawyers across 13 offices in the UK. Source: Legal Business