• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Monday January 27 2025
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Burges Salmon appointments new senior partner

Bristol-headquartered law firm Burges Salmon has appointed a new senior partner.

Ross Fairley, head of renewable energy will succeed Chris Seaton on May 1.

The firm has its headquarters at Bristol’s Glass Wharf and offices in Edinburgh, London and Dublin.

Ross (pictured left) joined Burges Salmon in 2004 after being a partner at Allen & Overy.

He has been instrumental in establishing and ensuring the success of the firm’s renewable energy sector team and was featured in the inaugural Legal 500 Green Ambassadors list along with being named in The Lawyer Hot 100 listing in 2023.

As well as his successes on the client-facing side of Burges Salmon, Ross has been a member of the firm’s strategic board for the past nine years.

Burges Salmon’s managing partner, Roger Bull (pictured right), said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ross as our new senior partner.

“Ross’s extensive experience and visionary approach will undoubtedly drive the firm forward, continuing our ambitious growth strategy and commitment to delivering excellent client service while maintaining our unique culture.”

Ross said:: “It is a real honour to be appointed as senior partner.

“This firm continues to provide a fantastic and supportive platform for people to build their careers and flourish, working with impressive clients to help them achieve their ambitions.

“As Burges Salmon’s new Senior Partner, I want to make sure that we maximise this platform, continue to attract more great people to work here and demonstrate to organisations and individuals who are not yet using us the value Burges Salmon can bring to them.”