Steele Raymond, a leading regional law firm has further expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of three new partners: Chris Marsden, Matt Crampton, and Chris Reeves. These key hires support the firm’s ongoing growth strategy and strengthen its capabilities across Property Disputes, Private Client, and Construction teams.
Chris Marsden joins the firm’s Property Disputes team, bringing over 17 years of experience in resolving complex property disputes. Formerly a partner at Moore Barlow, Chris specialises in delivering pragmatic, commercially focused outcomes for clients and will play a pivotal role in further developing Steele Raymond’s contentious property offering.
Matt Crampton joins the Wills, Trusts, and Probate team as a partner, following his role at Laceys Solicitors. With expertise in complex estate administration, succession planning, and powers of attorney, Matt enhances the firm’s private client services team.
Chris Reeves has been appointed partner and team leader of Steele Raymond’s newly established Construction team. He joins from Reeves James, a specialist construction law firm recently acquired by Steele Raymond. Dual qualified as a Solicitor and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building, Chris brings deep sector expertise in construction dispute resolution, including contractor claims, professional negligence, and technically complex disputes.
Jennifer Rogerson, Managing Partner commented: “The addition of Chris, Matt and Chris represents another major step in our strategic growth journey. Their experience and expertise significantly enhance our client offering, and we are delighted to welcome them to the partnership.”
Chris Marsden added: “Steele Raymond’s reputation for excellence, combined with its robust growth trajectory, made joining the firm a compelling opportunity. The collaborative culture has been a standout feature since joining, and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success.”
The appointments mark a significant milestone in Steele Raymond’s strategic expansion. Over the past five years, the firm has nearly doubled in size, recently opened a new office in Ocean Village, Southampton, and has been recognised as a ‘Top Tier’ firm by The Legal 500. With twenty-six partners across its practice areas, Steele Raymond continues to invest in talent and specialist expertise to meet growing client demand and market opportunities.