Culley was given another three-year term after an uncontested election process that will see the veteran chief lead Irwin Mitchell for his 20th year.
He commented: “It is both an honour and a challenge to continue as managing partner, especially at a time when the industry is changing so rapidly. The continued success of Irwin Mitchell is down to the quality of all the staff who have contributed over many years to the success of the firm and to clear strategic direction."
The news comes with the negligence and insurance specialist set to record significant growth in turnover for 2007-08, with fees at the top 25
Last year the firm secured its second merger in 12 months, with Scots practice Golds coming under the Irwin Mitchell banner after personal injury and clinical negligence specialist Alexander Harris in 2006.
Highlights for Irwin Mitchell in the last year include the firm’s wealth advisory and litigation practice winning a new place on the Barclays panel.
In addition, the firm bolstered its family law practice in the northwest after sealing the hire of partner Elizabeth Tait, who joined the firm’s
