Team - Lisa Mayhew

Lisa Mayhew

Lisa Mayhew

Chief Executive Officer

Lisa Mayhew, Chief Executive Officer, brings decades of international professional services leadership and a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, operational excellence and high‑performing cultures. She is known for combining strategic clarity with a deeply people‑centred approach.

Over the last decade, Lisa served as Firmwide Managing Partner and Global Co‑Chair at BCLP, a Top AMLAW 100 law firm spanning 32 offices in the US, UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. During her tenure, the firm grew its revenue from $350m to $900+m while embedding a cohesive, one‑firm operating model across multiple regions. Her leadership helped transform a predominantly UK‑centric business into a top‑tier global organisation grounded in client‑centricity, strategic execution and empowered teams.

Lisa has a strong track record of leveraging technology and data to enhance client experience and operational efficiency. She led a business renowned for its innovation, earning industry recognition for pioneering the use of technology and analytics in legal service delivery. She also launched “Protect”, an integrated corporate reputation management service with other organisations including Byfield, FTI Consulting and KPMG. It was a first‑of‑its‑kind offering, bringing together legal, PR and forensic capabilities, demonstrating her commercial vision and ability to understand and fully meet client needs. Earlier in her career, she was a prominent employment lawyer and one of the few nationally recognised “eminent practitioners” in Chambers & Partners. She is also a Meyler Campbell‑qualified coach and currently serves as the Senior Independent Director on the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Board.

Outside of work, Lisa loves spending time with family and friends and has a keen interest in fitness. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband, Michael and has two daughters, Amy and Ellen.

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Personal tax planning before and after selling your business

9th October 2026
Written by: Nicola Harte
When considering selling your business, careful personal tax planning both before and after a sale can have a significant impact on the wealth ultimately retained by you and individuals and their families. Early planning is...
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Conservatives pledge to scrap inheritance tax on the family home

9th October 2026
Written by: Michaela Lamb
The proclamation at the 2026 Conservative Party conference by their leader, Kemi Badenoch, that she will scrap Inheritance tax on family homes and allow couples to leave another £1 million tax free on death will...
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Andy Burnham announces the abolition of the triple lock on pensions

6th October 2026
Written by: Ian MacGillivray
In his keynote speech to the Labour Party Conference the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the triple lock would become a double lock from 2030 to fund a new National Care Service which...
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A VAT cut may help hospitality, but it is not a silver bullet

5th October 2026
Written by: Sudhir Rawal
The call from more than 800 hospitality businesses for a reduction in VAT from 20% to 10% reflects the growing financial pressures facing one of the UK’s largest employers and most socially important sectors. With...
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Autumn Budget 2026: What could it mean for VAT and business growth?

30th September 2026
Written by: David Gage
With the 2026 Autumn Budget just around the corner, Britain cannot achieve growth while its tax system rewards people and businesses for doing less. On a medieval estate, the arrangement was clear. The farmer produced...
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VAT

Client account interest and VAT: could separate legal entities help law firms?

29th September 2026
Written by: David Gage
In an earlier article, I examined how interest earned on client money can affect a law firm’s VAT recovery. For firms holding substantial client funds, the resulting restriction can be significant. We have since explored...
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Have your say ahead of the 2026 Autumn Budget

28th September 2026
 
On 28th October, Chancellor John Healey will deliver the first Budget of the new Andy Burnham government. With decisions on tax and spending likely to affect businesses and individuals across the UK, Gravita wants to...
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Autumn Budget 2026: UK tax changes to prepare for now

17th September 2026
Written by: Ashley Stoller
Another Budget is approaching, which means another round of speculation. Pensions, property, inheritance tax. Everyone has a prediction, and usually a fairly compelling reason why you should be worried about it. But before we get...
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