Beyond Law Group appoints ex Daisy Group CFO as Non-Executive Director to support and implement ambitious acquisitive growth strategy

Beyond Law Group announces the appointment of Steve Smith as a Non-Executive Director of the Group. A Chartered Accountant with nearly 40 years’ experience in professional services, Steve will support the Executive Team on its ambitious growth and development strategy.

Steve’s appointment follows the news that Beyond Law Group has secured investment from Waterland Private Equity. The investment will support the Group in delivering its long-term vision to become the UK’s leading law firm for corporate and consumer legal services, which will be achieved through both organic growth and a precise and strategic approach to acquisitions.

Steve’s experience will enable the Group to bring acquisition capabilities in house, supporting its strategy to expand its specialist practice portfolio and further develop its existing practices in primary locations across the UK, with a focus on high-quality acquisitions.

Steve spent 11 years as a Partner at EY advising Entrepreneurial businesses followed by 14 years as CFO and Corporate Development Director at telecoms and IT focused Daisy Group. This role included working on multiple transactions as well as fund-raising activity under both public and private-equity ownership.

Steve Smith comments on his appointment: “I am not a stranger to Beyond Law Group and have been impressed with the organic growth and success the business has achieved over the years. I am joining at a very exciting time for the Group as it secures funding to execute its ambitious acquisition strategy. We already have an active pipeline of high-quality acquisitions which will not only strengthen existing services but will add new specialist capabilities. Watch this space…”

Matt Fleetwood, Beyond Law Group’s Founder and Chief Executive, comments: “Steve’s M&A experience will enable the Group to manage its M&A strategy internally in a more focused way. His appointment brings invaluable expertise to the business as we look to expand our specialist practices and build on our existing practice areas through a focused acquisition strategy, as well as demonstrating our commitment to delivering growth for our people and all our stakeholders. Steve’s experience and management capability will likewise be a huge benefit and support to the Executive Team as we lead the next stage of the business’ development.”