Thrings welcomes new Head of Business Development as firm pushes growth agenda

Law firm Thrings has demonstrated its commitment to growth with the appointment of a new lead for its extensive business development programme.

Jo Campbell joins the Chambers and Legal 500 recognised firm, having accrued more than 30 years of experience in the legal sector, almost half of which has seen her establish herself as a leader in the creation of growth and commercial development opportunities.

Having begun her career as a receptionist in a two-partner firm, Jo went onto paralegal whilst training as a legal executive before qualifying as a solicitor in 2002, specialising in personal injury law which she established her skill in building trusting relationships with clients before moving into a Top 100 law firm business development role in 2009. Jo has also been a Bristol Law Society council member for many years, playing an active part in promoting the interests and concerns of the legal profession.

As Thrings’ Head of Business Development, Jo will be utilising her award-winning legal experience collaborating with teams across the firm to expand the firm’s external presence and drive overall growth. Alongside the day-to-day interaction with clients, referrers and contacts to develop opportunities for the lawyers, this will also include devising and implementing an innovative new programme for client listening and managing key client accounts.

Jo Campbell, Thrings’ new Head of Business Development, said: “It is an exciting time to be joining Thrings, a firm that time and time again has demonstrated its commitment not just to its own growth, but to that of its clients, working tirelessly to ensure their success.

“In joining the team, I am looking forward to helping build on that existing reputation and the excellent work that has been done to develop and showcase the firm’s outstanding legal ability, bringing people together from all teams and sectors for the benefit of all involved.” Simon Holdsworth, Thrings’ Managing Partner, added: “Our client experience is a key way in which Thrings seeks to provide a consistently better service to those we act for and by enhancing our business development, client listening and collaborative approach, we will do just that.

“Jo requires no introduction In the South West legal sector, having built her career on forging lasting and meaningful business relationships and we are delighted she has joined us at Thrings. Her experience and ability will prove invaluable in our continued mission for sustainable growth.”