Speaking about the appointment, Ashurst global chief executive Paul Jenkins said that Ms Goodier has made a “significant contribution” to the operational leadership and profile of Ashurst Advance since she joined the firm last year and has “contributed strongly” to its growth globally.

“Over the last 12 months, Ashurst Advance’s revenue has grown by over 50 per cent. Hilary’s appointment reinforces Ashurst’s commitment to being a leader and innovator in legal services delivery, and having divisional heads with aligned visions in EMEA and APAC will enable to us take advantage of the growth opportunities in those regions and allow us to focus on delivering the best legal services innovations for clients,” he said.

Mr Georgiou added that he is “absolutely thrilled” for Ms Goodier to join him as co-division head.

“Hilary’s appointment is a reflection not just of the rapid growth of Ashurst Advance but of the growing significance of NewLaw to our global clients and to the firm’s strategy,” he said.

“Hilary brings energy, passion and creativity together with a laser-sharp focus on driving transformation and delivering innovative and efficient solutions for our clients.”

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Ms Goodier said that she is “delighted” with her new role: “Ashurst Advance is increasingly becoming a powerful differentiator for the firm, and our full suite of market-leading NewLaw offerings means that we are uniquely positioned to meet client demand for legal excellence delivered flexibly and efficiently.

“On a personal level, I am looking forward to working with such a progressive and inspiring executive team and delivering on the firm’s vision to be the most progressive global law firm.”