We love a plan

There’s groundbreaking tech we want to roll out (yes, some AI too), sustainability initiatives to embed, learning and development programmes to supercharge, business development ideas to launch… and, and, and. While our numbers are strong (we’ve grown by nearly 45% in the past two years), these ambitions need fuel to ensure we continue to grow with the ability to invest ahead of the curve so as to maintain our exceptional client service –

So, we’re beyond excited to announce that we’re partnering with Gresham House Ventures to help accelerate our plans.

If you’re a client, you might be wondering what this means. In short: business as usual, with Greenwoods above the door.

You’ll still get the same service you value, but, in time with added benefits: smarter tech, more specialists, and even better support.

We’re invested in your success. Always have been.

Rob Dillarstone will continue to lead the business by stepping into the CEO role. Clare Harris will become our Managing Partner/COO. We’ll also be welcoming an independent Chair, Graham Coxell, and a Non-Exec Director, Mark Stroud, who both bring a wealth of experience scaling professional services businesses both organically and through acquisition.

We can’t tell you how excited we are about this leadership team. Each individual brings something exceptional, and we’re genuinely looking forward to working alongside them.

Rob Dillarstone says: “This is the natural next step for us. In the role of CEO, I’m looking forward to focusing on the bigger picture – driving our strategy, expanding our reach, and making sure we stay true to who we are. We’ve got big plans, and now we’ve got the backing to make them happen.”

Clare Harris says: “Greenwoods has always been about doing things differently – and doing them brilliantly. I’m incredibly proud to step into the Managing Partner/COO role at such an exciting time. We’re building on strong foundations, and this investment gives us the momentum to go even further for our clients and our people.”

If you’re in the legal sector, maybe you’re rolling your eyes – “Another PE-backed law firm?” But just like law firms, not all investors are the same.

We’ve done our homework well. Gresham House Ventures is all about scaling ambitious businesses which have proven track records with long-term thinking, commercial insight, and a real commitment to ESG. The team there is proud of the companies it backs – and we’re proud to be one of them.

So, be curious. Watch this space. Or better yet – get involved.

Need legal advice? Try us. Fancy joining Team Greenwoods? Let’s talk. Running a law firm at a tipping point? We should chat, maybe there are options around you coming on board.

Here’s to using our investment wisely – and delivering brilliantly for our clients, our people, and the planet.