International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson has appointed a new head of its Newcastle office.
Simon Rowland brings a wealth of experience to the role, having been with the firm since 2002 when he joined legacy firm Dickinson Dees.
He became a partner in 2005 and is currently head of the firm’s construction team.
Rowland will succeed Nigel Emmerson, who has been Newcastle office head since 2020, and will continue to drive office growth and guide the firm as a business leader in the region.
Womble Bond Dickinson has offices around the country, but its Newcastle base at The Spark on Newcastle’s Helix is the biggest – accommodating 420 people.
Rowland said: “I am honoured to step into this role and lead Womble Bond Dickinson’s Newcastle office. Nigel has set a remarkable standard, and I look forward to working with our dedicated team to maintain our outstanding service to clients and contribute to the firm’s continued growth in the North East and beyond.”
Emmerson, who oversaw the Newcastle office move to The Spark in 2022, added: “I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together. The Newcastle office has gone from strength to strength and I am confident that Simon will continue to build on this success. It has been an honour to lead such a talented team.”
