Surrey law firm announces new leadership

Julian Harvey and Amber O’Connor will take on the roles of Managing Partners.

As part of the transition, Julian and Amber will be taking over the baton from Chris Millar who will be stepping down from his role as Senior Partner after 10 years of dedicated service to the Firm. Chris has played an instrumental role in Downs’ growth and success and has continued to uphold the Firm’s reputation for providing outstanding legal advice to businesses and private clients within the Surrey community.

Reflecting on the leadership transition, Chris Millar commented: “After 10 years as Senior Partner, I’m proud to be handing over the reins to Amber and Julian. Their experience and vision make them the ideal team to lead Downs into the next chapter, particularly as we expand with our new office in Reigate.”

Commenting on her new role, Amber O’Connor said: "I am honoured to step into this position alongside Julian. Downs has a long-standing reputation for excellence and I look forward to continuing to build on our success by ensuring we provide the very best legal support for our clients. With a strong leadership team in place, we are excited about the future and the opportunities ahead."

Julian Harvey added: "This is an exciting time for Downs as we continue to grow and evolve. I look forward to working closely with Amber and the rest of the leadership team to ensure we maintain our high standards of service while exploring new opportunities to strengthen our offering.”