Allen & Overy Promotes Andrew Brammer to New Director Position

Andrew Brammer, currently associate director and head of Allen & Overy's Support Services Centre in Belfast, has been promoted to IT and shared services director, a new position.

Brammer oversaw the successful launch of the Belfast office in summer 2011, which has since grown to become the third largest office in the network (by headcount) and is central to the delivery of both support service processes and routine legal work through the Legal Services Centre. In this new role, he will hold overall responsibility for the continued delivery of a high quality service from both the global IT function and the shared services centre.

Wim Dejonghe, global managing partner, remarked: “I see this role as being instrumental in the strategic direction of the firm. It makes sense for us to combine the two areas, as by nature, both are driving continual improvement and innovation, whether through technology or through the processes that underpin the way we operate as a business. This role has an important contribution to make towards our competitiveness and profitability.

“We strive for excellence from both the Shared Service Centre and our IT services. We are very fortunate to have someone of Andrew's calibre and experience on board, and I wish him well in his new role.”

Andrew has strong, broad experience in both service delivery and programme management within IT, coupled with a deep understanding of the business, which he has acquired during his 12 years at Allen & Overy.

Andrew Brammer commented: “The Belfast office is enabling us to provide cost effective services both internally and for our clients and also to meet client demand for alternative resourcing models, all without compromising on quality; it's been fantastic to see the office deliver on its promises.”

For further information, please contact Antoinette Huka, antoinette.huka@allenovery.com, on +44 (0)20 3088 4638.