A former senior manager at Foot Anstey, Mills & Reeve and George Davies Solicitors has joined Warrington-headquartered FDR Law as its new chief executive.

Mark Lockett has been appointed to the role following the departure of Oliver Burton in December.

He has more than 18 years of experience in the legal sector and joins the firm from private consultancy where he worked with companies advising on strategic requirements and improving efficiency.

At FDR, Lockett will work closely with the partnership to further develop and execute the firm’s business and growth plans with his responsibilities including all operations, projects, quality and compliance, and on-site business functions across the firm’s offices in Warrington, Frodsham and Stockton Heath.

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