Fidler & Pepper Lawyers, which has offices in Mansfield and Sutton, has announced a change in leadership.

Chief executive Mark Slade (pictured right) is now chairman and chief technology officer, while Matt Slade (left), currently head of conveyancing and business development director, takes over as CEO.

Mark has been at Fidler & Pepper for nearly 40 years, becoming managing partner in 2002 and then chief executive when it switched to become a limited company in 2018.

He has driven the company forward, often with bespoke technology he developed leading the way. For example, it was the first law firm to use text messaging to keep clients informed of updates, was the first to offer online case tracking, was the first to offer conveyancing quotes online, and the first to do Wills online.

“My new role will see me focus on developing technology that will help to shape the business into the next era and beyond,” Mark said.

Matt has been at Fidler & Pepper for nearly 31 years, and has been key to its ongoing success, particularly in conveyancing where it has cemented itself in the top 50 conveyancing firms in the country.

He added: “It’s an honour and a privilege to become CEO. Fidler & Pepper has a wonderful team of people, working in both our conveyancing and private client teams.”