How can operational leaders shape strategy, culture, and growth? Matt Hotson, Group Chief Operating Officer at Mishcon de Reya, shares how a distinctive approach to leadership and execution is helping one of the UK’s most entrepreneurial law firms stay purposeful and future-focused. At Mishcon, he leads everything outside of the practice of law –building the foundations, systems, and culture that enable lawyers to deliver great work for their clients.
In this episode, Matt discusses the firm’s evolving strategy and its renewed five-year vision, the importance of codifying values with broad input, and how culture is seen as somewhat fluid and constantly shaped by the people who join. He also explores how the firm is responding to emerging technological risks and opportunities.
Reflecting on his own path, Matt shares why making bold decisions, acting on 70% certainty, and relentlessly executing the plan have all been essential to building momentum and purpose at such a high scale.
Matt Hotson