Helen Hamilton-Shaw will succeed Chris Marston as CEO of LawNet, leading the national legal network into its future.
LawNet has announced the appointment of Helen Hamilton-Shaw as its new Chief Executive, succeeding Chris Marston, who will continue in the role until June 2025. This transition marks a significant leadership change for the 35-year-old national network of progressive SME law firms.
Chris Marston has led LawNet for over a decade, helping the organisation grow its influence and recognition within the legal sector. Known for championing the interests of LawNet’s members, Marston has been an advocate for strategic development and innovation in law firm management.
Derek Rodgers, chair of the LawNet board and Managing Partner of Gardner Leader, praised Marston’s leadership, calling him a “hard act to follow,” and expressed confidence in Hamilton-Shaw’s ability to take the helm.
Currently LawNet’s member engagement & strategy director, Helen Hamilton-Shaw has been with the organisation since 2004. She has played a pivotal role in several of LawNet’s key initiatives, including the creation of the award-winning Excellence Mark. This mark, which is now integrated into the organisation’s ISO9001 standard, allows firms to distinguish themselves based on client care and experience.
The full announcement piece is avaliable to read on Solicitors Journal here.