Our Management Team
Ian Smith
Ian, a former Big 4 partner with 22 years of experience advising financial services on complex growth and deal issues across the UK, Europe, US, and the Middle East, is passionate about securing sustainable, profitable growth. As CEO of L&P, he ensures the company has the right team, focus, and capabilities to help its members grow safely.
Victoria Browning
Victoria Browning is the COO of QualitySolicitors and L&P Services, where she drives operational excellence and fosters innovation. She focuses on supporting the QS Member Firm Network with forward-thinking strategies and client-centric solutions, playing a key role in advancing the organisations’ goals and maintaining a competitive edge in the legal sector.
Andrew Williamson
Managing Director (CharterGroup)
Andrew Williamson works with business owners to grow and develop their organisations from start-up to eventual sale, focusing on helping management teams build and realise value. He currently holds a leadership role in a dynamic accountancy practice in the South East and has previously served as a partner in national and international accountancy firms.
Richard Skelley
CEO (QualitySolicitors)
Richard Skelley is the CEO of QualitySolicitors, with extensive leadership experience in the legal sector. He specialises in driving business growth and developing innovative strategies for UK law firms, focusing on business transformation and operational excellence to ensure member firms thrive and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Graham Muth
Legal Consultant (Non-Executive)
Graham Muth is a corporate finance professional with extensive experience in M&A, private equity, and public equity markets. He also advises professional services businesses on mergers, acquisitions, and partner exits, offering pragmatic, strategic, and commercially focused advice carefully tailored to the unique requirements and long-term goals of each client.
Frances Hall
Director (CharterGroup)
Frances Hall is an experienced strategic consultant, coach, and facilitator who works with organizations and teams to deliver transformative interventions. She has extensive experience with professional bodies, commercial organisations, and the education sector, specialising in developing and implementing strategic initiatives that drive growth and success.
Jon Lisby
Director (CharterGroup)
Jon Lisby has a strong background in leadership and business development within medium to large accountancy practices, having served as Managing Partner in Southampton and at a national level before becoming CEO of a global accounting network. He now leads a team of experienced former leaders to support the next generation by sharing valuable insights.