Sumith Perera

Chief Operating Officer

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Sumith is the Chief Operating Officer and the national Head of Corporate Services at Hall & Wilcox. He has over 20 years' experience in leading and managing teams at professional services firms.

Sumith has the overall responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations at Hall & Wilcox and coordinating the activities of the firm's corporate services areas including:

  • Business Development, Marketing & Communications
  • Client Solutions
  • Knowledge
  • Legal Excellence & Risk
  • Operations
  • People & Culture
  • Technology
  • Finance

Sumith is known for his commercial approach and ability to lead complex time critical projects. He has lead the implementation of the firm’s national expansion strategy.  He is responsible for leading the firm's 'Smarter law' strategy developing new and better ways of working with our clients to deliver real value.

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