About Jonathan Wearing
Jonathan joined the firm as a personal injury solicitor in 2000, was made partner in 2003, took on responsibility for managing the firm’s personal injury department in 2004 and became an equity partner in 2006.
In 2007, at the age of 36, Jonathan accepted the challenge of taking on the role of Managing Partner.
Over recent years the firm has experienced the same challenges as most other law firms, the opening up of the legal services market to new entrants, the economic downturn, and legal aid reforms. Despite these challenges, Jonathan has helped the firm define a strategy to allow it to grow in size, strength, breadth and profile. The range of services offered, the number of offices, the number of qualified members of staff and the number of new clients have all substantially increased. The localised strategy of being The Yorkshire Law Firm and delivering services that people want, where they want it and at the right price has seen the firm’s turnover more than double, with the firm now employing around 460 people across 27 branches.
After the firm became an Employee-Owned Business in 2022, Jonathan was instrumental in managing the transition and developing a culture of enhanced engagement and performance.
What does Jonathan bring to the role? Confidence that the firm and his colleagues will continue to grow and excel, optimism in the face of difficulties and a deep sense of responsibility for each of his colleagues. Due to the firm’s successful growth during his time as Managing Partner, Jonathan’s insight into culture and employee ownership in law firms is now recognised nationally and he is a regular speaker at legal and management conferences.
Whilst Jonathan does not have a LinkedIn profile, he welcomes email contact at jlw@ih.co.uk.
