Bristol-headquartered international intellectual property (IP) law firm Haseltine Lake Kempner has promoted its chief operating officer Graham Lambert to chief executive.
Graham, pictured, has worked at the firm for 11 years, having joined as finance director. 
He become chief operating officer in 2018 and is credited with playing a major role in successfully transforming Haseltine Lake Kempner (HLK) into the top global IP firm with nearly 200 people across its seven offices, including bases in China, Germany and The Netherlands.
HLK was formed in 2019 through the merger of Bristol-based Haseltine Lake and Leeds-based boutique IP law firm Kempner & Partners.
Between them, the two firms had 180 years of combined history, experience and expertise.
Prior to joining HLK, Graham held a number of senior roles across a diverse range of industries, including as finance director at South Wales magazine printing firm Pensord, where he led a successful management buyout.
He qualified as an accountant at a major automotive group and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA).
HLK chair Frances Wilding said: “During his time at HLK, Graham has won the respect and trust of everyone at the firm and his background and experience will ensure that we successfully deliver on the firm’s ambitious growth strategy.
“He will lead our drive to add value across the whole IP lifespan, ensuring that through HLK’s collaborative approach we continue to deliver excellence for our clients and their developing needs, so that they feel we’re an integral part of their teams.”
Graham added: “It is a fantastic firm to be a part of – we have amazing people and amazing clients, and I’m excited by the opportunity to lead the firm in its next phase of development.
“I’m ambitious for HLK and its clients to enjoy even more success over the next few years.”
