Moving on up

What is internal mobility?

Internal mobility strategies offer countless benefits to businesses, from ensuring better service continuity to driving innovation. I

t’s about employees moving to new opportunities within their organisation, allowing them to advance their careers and make a substantial impact. According to LinkedIn’s 2025 Workplace Learning Report, more than half of organisations ranked highly for their career development maturity see internal mobility as a high priority in the year ahead.

Additionally, companies capitalising on internal mobility strategies see 20 per cent lower turnover rates and significantly reduced hiring costs while driving employee engagement.

Empowerment fuels success

Muckle is no stranger to internal mobility and championing professional development.

Most recently, following an exciting period of growth, the firm announced four key promotions within its senior leadership team.

Anthony Evans, who joined the firm in 2015, became managing partner on April 1, following previous managing partner Jason Wainwright’s planned decision to step down after ten years. Philip Clare began his Muckle career in 2005 as a trainee solicitor, and has now been appointed head of corporate finance.

Following two prior promotions, Gail Bennett has become head of the real estate team, with Joanne Davison moving to become head of the sports, education and charities team after almost 23 years at Muckle.

The four have a wealth of experience and a strategic vision that comes from having had several different roles within the firm, and are ideally placed to promote the firm’s growth.

Shaping company culture

Muckle’s leadership promotions reflect the positive effects of investing in people, including prolonged tenure, heightened employee engagement and the continuation of excellent service.

Managing partner Anthony says: “Our people are fundamental to our business; we are proud that everyone in the firm is supported and enabled to develop professionally, so they can realise their potential and have a great career at the firm.

“I’m delighted to welcome Philip, Gail and Joanne into their new roles; three fantastic lawyers and leaders who have already made a massive contribution to the firm.

“Their expertise, dedication and deep understanding of the firm will enable them to be hugely successful in their new roles.”

Service continuity

Internal mobility benefits clients, as well as employees.

Employees who gain an in-depth understanding of a business and specific industry through years of service ensure better service continuity. Investing in internal mobility can help businesses maintain outstanding client relationships and ensure they deliver the best service possible.

Closing skills gaps

By focusing on individuals’ development and employee retention, Muckle has built an agile workforce and accelerated skills development within its teams.

Offering teams opportunities to upskill, tackle new challenges and progress to leadership roles can help bridge skills gaps quickly and develop a workforce that welcomes continuous learning and growth.

Keeping up with industry demands

With evolving industry demands come new challenges.

In Muckle’s experience, when teams are supported to learn and succeed with the right opportunities, they are able to develop and provide creative solutions for clients.

Internal mobility drives innovation, as employees are given the opportunity to take on new projects, flex their creativity and ensure the business can stay competitive.

Investing in people

Empowering employees to feel appreciated and encouraging them to grow professionally can be highly valuable.

Creating a culture of trust and support, where employees feel driven to succeed, helps unlock their potential and boost retention. When employees see opportunities for progression, it can also positively impact motivation and morale, creating a desire to continually improve.

Anthony adds: “Helping everyone in the firm see how they can develop their careers is something we have always prioritised, and is key to our values.

“I am sure this has helped us to retain our people but, more importantly, it allows them to develop and realise their potential. “We’ve seen the positive impact internal mobility has on our people, our work and our clients, and we will continue to champion the skills and dedication of our people as we look to the future.”

Whether you want to facilitate learning and development or create opportunities for progression within your company, there is no disputing the benefits of investing in internal mobility.

At a leadership level, promotions and continuous development help businesses retain first-rate talent, utilise in-depth knowledge and drive success.

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