Loopstra Nixon LLP appoints new Managing Partner
TORONTO, March 29, 2017 /CNW/ - Loopstra Nixon LLP is pleased to announce that Allan Ritchie has been appointed as the firm's Managing Partner and head of the Executive Committee. Ritchie assumes the role from Ian Scarlett who has served in the position since 2009. During Scarlett's tenure, the firm underwent significant expansion, growing from 16 lawyers to its current 41 lawyer team. Scarlett will return to full-time private practice with a continued focus on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law and will serve as a member of the firm's governing executive committee.
Founding partner, Chuck Loopstra had praise for the outgoing Managing Partner stating "Ian has been a steady hand at the wheel during a period of rapid growth and expansion for the firm. The positive impact of his leadership will be felt for years to come."
Incoming Managing Partner, Allan Ritchie, 35, originally joined Loopstra Nixon in 2003. From 2007-2010, Ritchie worked in the Toronto office of a global law firm before returning to Loopstra Nixon as a partner in 2010. Since returning to the firm Ritchie has played significant roles in the restructuring the firm's student and lateral hiring programs and has also served as the firm's primary representative with LawExchange International, the global network of 32 law firms of which the firm has been the Canadian representative member since 2012. In addition to the managing partner role, Ritchie will continue to lead the firm's cross-border business law practice.
About Loopstra Nixon:
Loopstra Nixon LLP was founded in 1973 and has grown to become Ontario's premiere mid-sized business and public law firm. Its head office is in northwest Toronto with satellite offices in Buffalo and New York City. The firm currently has a team of 41 lawyers and 51 staff. The firm practices in all areas of business and public law and has award winning sub-specialties in cross-border business law, municipal law and municipal liability.
Link: www.loopstranixon.com
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