Minster Law appoints new legal practice director

Minster Law has appointed Stuart Hanley as its new director of legal practice.

In his new role, Hanley will be responsible for helping insurer’s operate in the current legislative and regulatory environment.

He will also work with trade bodies, including Acso and Apil, and engage with the media, business partners and other relevant parties. 

“It’s an honour to be able to take up this expanded role for Minster Law,” Hanley said.

”I’m tremendously proud of being a personal injury lawyer and of working for a business that is so dedicated to the work they do to help injured people and their families.

“We really do have a privileged role, which can make a real difference in people’s lives. I’m looking forward to reestablishing and demonstrating the value of legal expertise in volume claims to the market.”

Experience

Hanley joined Minster Law in 2012 as a technical assurance solicitor and has since climbed the ranks.

His career has also seen him be a member at the SRA and Law Society Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Panels, as well as the AvMA Clinical Negligence Panel.

In his new role, he will report to Shirley Woolham, chief executive at Minster Law.

“We are in exceptional shape to assist insurer partners achieve great outcomes for their injured customers and Stuart will play a pivotal role in helping them get to grips with the legislative and regulatory environment where together we operate,” she said.

“His legal expertise will be a critical asset in giving our partners the insight they need to plan for the future, especially with further reform on the agenda and the increasing scrutiny around Consumer Duty.”