Myerson CEO marks 30 Years at the firm

Carl joined Myerson in August 1995 as a Corporate lawyer, having studied law at Lancaster University.

Over three decades, he has played a central role in shaping the firm’s growth, governance, and culture, helping to establish Myerson as one of the UK’s leading independent law firms. He was appointed as CEO in 2005.

Under Carl’s leadership, Myerson has more than doubled in size in the last five years, with turnover rising from £9.5 million in 2020 to £17.5 million in 2024. The firm has consistently ranked amongst the UK’s Top 200 law firms, and is recognised for its high-quality legal services, strong leadership, and people-first culture.

Our firm operates from a single site in Altrincham, Cheshire, and now employs over 160 people across legal and business support teams.

In September 2024, Carl led the firm through one of the most defining moments in its history; its transition to 100% employee ownership. Myerson became the first law firm in Greater Manchester to adopt an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model.

The move reflected Carl’s long-held commitment to independence, shared success, and culture as a competitive advantage. At a time when the legal market is increasingly shaped by private equity investment, consolidation, and short-term strategy, Carl has consistently championed a people-first model; one that prioritises team collaboration and performance over the individual to deliver long-term, sustainable growth.

Earlier this year, Carl was named in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 list for 2025, in recognition of his leadership, strategic vision, and contribution to the legal profession.

Carl Newton, CEO of Myerson, commented:

“It’s a privilege to mark 30 years at Myerson and to reflect on how far we’ve come. I’m proud of the culture we’ve built; one that puts people, trust and long-term thinking at its heart.

We’ve scaled while staying true to our values, and it’s that culture, combined with the quality of our service, that continues to attract high-calibre lawyers and a broad range of clients, from ambitious start-ups to established national businesses.

You don’t have to be in the city centre to be a truly regional firm. We’ve always done things a little differently at Myerson, from our single-site base in Altrincham and with a colourful culture that sets us apart.”