Dillarstone takes CEO role as Greenwoods Legal secures growth investment

With offices in London, Cambridge and Peterborough, Greenwoods has grown by nearly 45 per cent in the past two years. The investment will enable it to deliver even greater value to clients through smarter technology, deeper sector expertise, and enhanced client service. It will also enable the business to build a platform with other firms to further bolster its proposition.

Rob Dillarstone will continue to lead the business by stepping into the CEO role to focus on strategy and growth, while Clare Harris will become managing partner/COO, focused on optimising the operational excellence of the company through its accelerated growth. 

The business will also welcome an independent chair, Graham Coxell, and a non-executive director, Mark Stroud, who both bring a wealth of experience scaling professional services businesses both organically and through acquisition.

Dillarstone says: “This is the natural next step for us. In the role of CEO, I’m looking forward to focusing on the bigger picture - driving our strategy, expanding our reach, and making sure we stay true to who we are. We’ve got big plans, and now we’ve got the backing to make them happen.”

Clare Harris, managing partner/COO at Greenwoods, adds: “Greenwoods has always been about doing things differently - and doing them brilliantly. I’m incredibly proud to step into the Managing Partner/COO role at such an exciting time. We’re building on strong foundations, and this investment gives us the momentum to go even further for our clients and our people.”

Greenwoods emphasises that for clients, it’s business as usual: the same team, the same standards, and the same commitment to exceptional service – now with added investment in technology, talent, and sustainability.

Greg Blin, investment partner at Gresham House Ventures, said: “We are delighted to partner with Greenwoods, a firm with a strong track record and a clear vision for the future. Our investment will support the business’s plans to innovate and grow – both organically and through acquisitions – while maintaining the culture and values that has already set it apart.”