In response to the increased demand for its business-critical offering, Beyond Corporate has appointed Elizabeth Wilkinson as Partner and Head of its Dispute Resolution team and Alison Rocca as Partner leading on new areas of growth including property disputes and contentious probate. Elizabeth and Alison are the 10th and 11th Partner to join Beyond Corporate.
Over the last 12 months, Beyond Corporate’s Dispute Resolution team has tripled its headcount to support its growing number of complex litigation cases across the UK, advising clients on the full spectrum of complex contentious corporate and commercial matters, with an unmatched track record of obtaining results from large Corporates to SMEs and individuals.
Elizabeth joins Beyond Corporate from Slater Heelis where she was Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution. With over 20 years’ experience in the field, Elizabeth is recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500, advising on a wide range of commercial contract disputes, professional negligence actions and claims arising from the sale and purchase of businesses.
Elizabeth Wilkinson comments on her appointment: “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead such a highly regarded team. I hope to build on the solid foundations that the business has already established and bring new opportunities for growth and success to the team and wider Group in the years to come. I look forward to working closely with Alison and the management team to build the disputes team into the foremost niche practice in the region.”
Alison Rocca also joins the Dispute Resolution team as Partner, bringing considerable expertise working with clients in the resolution of disputes. She also advises on disputes involving commercial property, wills and trusts – which is a focus of growth for the Group.
Alison Rocca adds: “The growth and innovation of the Group is incredibly strong, and I am excited by the platform this presents to really kick on with its strategy and vision. The Dispute Resolution team has really made a name for itself in the North West, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to help build the team’s service offering and geographical footprint.”
Beyond Corporate is a specialist practice of Beyond Law Group, the disruptive legal business whose strategy is to create, build and manage specialist legal practices under one modern business structure. With the recruitment of Elizabeth and Alison, over 70% of the Group’s senior leadership team is now female, which is one of the highest across the region.
James Corlett, Managing Partner of Beyond Corporate, comments: “It has been an unbelievable year of growth for the Dispute Resolution team, and I am incredibly proud of what the team has achieved. The appointment of Elizabeth and Alison will help to drive the team’s growth further and support us in building a stronger national and international presence. We look forward to welcoming them to the team and introducing them to the wider Group.”
Matt Fleetwood, Chief Executive and Founder of Beyond Law Group says: “We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth and Alison to the Group. Elizabeth is highly regarded throughout the industry and is a natural fit for us, and Alison joins us with tremendous experience and a work-ethic which will be a huge asset to Beyond Corporate and the wider Group.
It is a very exciting time for Beyond Law Group, its practices and our people. We are delighted with the progress we have made this year, particularly in recruiting the right talent to support our teams through our next phase of growth.”