National law firm Foot Anstey has appointed Stephen Arnold as its first Chief Client Officer (CCO), strengthening the firm’s senior leadership team and reinforcing its focus on client-centred growth and strategic clarity.
Stephen Arnold joins Foot Anstey at a pivotal moment for the firm, following a year of strong performance and continued investment in its national growth strategy. This includes expansion into Northern Ireland through its combination with McKees and the firm’s increased focus on Manchester as a key hub for future growth.
Stephen brings extensive senior experience from leading international law firms. He began his legal-sector career at Linklaters, before moving to Clifford Chance where he helped shape the firm’s global client strategy and worked with some of the world’s most significant financial institutions. He later served as Global Business Development & Marketing Director at Clyde & Co, delivering major growth initiatives, strengthening global client programmes, and supporting integration activity during a period of active expansion.
In his new role, Stephen will lead Foot Anstey’s client function and help advance the firm’s next phase of growth by strengthening how the firm serves clients, deepening collaboration across teams, and sharpening the clarity and direction of its go-to-market approach.
Managing Partner Martin Hirst told The Professionals: “Stephen’s appointment reflects the scale of our ambition at a critical moment for the firm. His experience in shaping client strategy at leading international firms will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our market position.”
Stephen Arnold added: “Foot Anstey has a clear strategy and strong momentum. I’m excited to join at this stage and to work closely with the firm’s impressive partners to strengthen how we support clients and build the next phase of our market position.”