Former SJ Berwin Senior Partner David Harrel to be the Chairman of CPA Global

Legal Processing Outsourcing Company CPA Global has appointed David Harrel as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Harrel, former Senior Partner at SJ Berwin, succeeds Geoffrey Grime, who will remain on the board as a non-executive director after a 3-year stint as the Chairman. CPA Global's CEO Peter Sewell, said, "We are continuing to build on our market leadership in IP management and have already established ourselves as a leading player in the fast emerging Legal Services Outsourcing sector. This sector is dramatically reshaping the legal industry and represents a huge opportunity for us. David's vast experience with one of the foremost law firms in the UK will be invaluable as we work with an increasing number of corporate and law firm clients to help them meet their changing legal services requirements”. Harrel was a founding partner of the firm and served as Senior Partner from 1992-2006. During his tenure, SJ Berwin grew from 30 partners to 150, and significantly expanded its international network, opening offices in Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan and Madrid.

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