Fox & Partners, the City boutique specialising in contentious employment, partnership and LLP matters, has appointed Fiona Fitzgerald as 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 commercially focused approach to chambers management. A qualified solicitor, she brings a strong combination of legal, strategic and operational expertise.

Her appointment marks a significant step in Fox & Partners’ continued evolution as a leading specialist disputes and advisory practice. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing strategic advice to senior executives, partners and businesses and handling complex, high-value workplace disputes. With demand for its services growing, the firm is investing in its infrastructure, people and processes to support its next phase.

Fiona will work closely with the partners to shape and deliver the firm’s long-term strategy, with a particular focus on operational excellence and innovation. A key part of her role will be to coordinate the implementation of the firm’s innovation and technology strategy, further strengthening efficiency, client experience and the delivery of legal services in a digitally mature 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 said:

“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 follows a period of sustained growth for the firm, including recent senior hires, as Fox & Partners continues to strengthen its position as one of the City’s leading specialist disputes boutiques.