Fiona Fitzgerald joins Fox & Partners leadership team

Fox & Partners, a boutique law firm in the City focused on contentious employment, partnership and LLP matters, has announced the appointment of Fiona Fitzgerald as its new Director of Strategy and Operations. Fiona joins from Radcliffe Chambers, where she served as Chief Executive and was instrumental in driving sustained growth, strengthening client relationships and delivering a more commercially focused approach to chambers management. A qualified solicitor, she brings a strong combination of legal, strategic and operational expertise to her new role.

This significant appointment reflects Fox & Partners’ ongoing evolution as a leading specialist disputes and advisory practice. With a reputation for providing strategic advice to senior executives, partners and businesses, the firm has been adept at handling complex, high-value workplace disputes. To accommodate the growing demand for its services, Fox & Partners is investing in infrastructure, personnel and processes that will support its next growth phase.

In her new position, Fiona will collaborate closely with the partners to shape and deliver the firm’s long-term strategy, prioritising operational excellence and innovation. One of her primary responsibilities will be coordinating the implementation of the firm’s innovation and technology strategy, which aims to enhance efficiency, improve client experiences and streamline the delivery of legal services in a digitally advanced environment.

Commenting on the appointment, Caroline Field, Partner at Fox & Partners said, “Fiona’s experience, energy and forward-thinking approach make her an ideal fit for our firm as we continue to grow and invest in how we deliver for our clients. We are particularly excited about the role she will play in advancing our use of technology and supporting the firm’s long-term development.”

Fiona Fitzgerald spoke about her decision to join the firm, stating, “Fox & Partners has an outstanding reputation dealing with high stakes employment and partnership disputes and strategic advisory work concerning crisis management of complex people issues. What particularly attracted me to the firm is its clear vision, entrepreneurial culture and commitment to excellence. I am excited to be joining at such an important stage in its growth and to help shape its future direction.”

The appointment of Fiona follows a period of sustained growth for Fox & Partners, which includes recent senior hires aimed at strengthening its position as one of the City’s premier specialist disputes boutiques.