Brabners Partner Jeff Lewis assumes Deputy Vice President role at the Law Society

Jeff Lewis, Partner in our litigation team, has assumed the position of Deputy Vice President at the Law Society of England and Wales — a role that guarantees his progression to President in 2028. 

Jeff, who’ll be one of only four presidents hailing from Manchester in the organisation’s history, was elected to the position by the Law Society Council in May.  

He brings over 39 years of experience to the role, with the past 21 years spent at Brabners, where he heads up the commercial litigation department in Manchester and has acted for many household names during his career.  

Accolades & history  

Previously voted one of the 250 Most Influential People in Greater Manchester by the Manchester Evening News, Jeff has also been named a ‘Hall of Fame’ lawyer by the Legal 500 in recognition of not only of his private practice work but also his longstanding public service. He's also recognised as a top-tier ranked individual by Chambers.  

Among his other roles, he has served as a Deputy District Judge on the Northern Circuit since 2001 and is chair of Manchester Law Society’s Civil Litigation Committee and convenor of Manchester Circuit Commercial Court Users’ Committee. 

Priorities as Deputy Vice President 

A key priority as Deputy Vice President of the Law Society will include supporting the next generation of lawyers, encouraging firms to provide mentorship programmes and championing the recruitment of young people to future-proof the industry. Jeff also intends to promote charities that advocate for better mental wellbeing within law and help solicitors to navigate the challenges posed by a changing legal landscape, such as how to effectively train upcoming legal professionals.  

He’ll serve a one-year term in this role before moving on to become Vice President and then President, in line with the body’s leadership structure. Through frequent visits to local law societies and practices across England and Wales, Jeff is keen to increase pride in the profession, drive diversity, encourage positive change in social mobility and redefine justice as a vital public service. 

Quotes 

Jeff Lewis said: “This recognition of my experience and commitment to the profession is a real honour. Being elected from such a competitive pool of candidates by industry peers that I’ve worked alongside and learnt from is a true privilege. 

I’ve been fortunate enough in my career to have been offered some incredible support and mentorship by fellow solicitors who have made time to share their experience and expertise with me. This is the spirit that I intend to bring to my role — to give back to my peers, listen to colleagues, understand the pressures that they face and ensure that their experiences inform the Law Society’s work.  

I’m proud to take this next step. There’s a wealth of experience across our profession and I want colleagues at every stage of their careers — wherever they practise — to feel that they have a voice in its future.” 

Nik White, Managing Partner, said: "Everyone at Brabners is delighted to see Jeff take on this important role. He has devoted decades to supporting the legal profession, not only through his outstanding work as a lawyer but also through his commitment to mentoring others, giving back and championing positive change. 

Jeff will bring integrity, experience and a genuine passion for supporting solicitors across England and Wales. We're incredibly proud to see him represent the profession on the national stage and we look forward to seeing the impact that he makes over the coming years."  

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Jeff’s election represents another milestone for us in what has been a significant year of growth. We’ve launched a new London office, renewed our B Corp status and announced our largest ever round of promotions. 

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