One of the most prominent figures in Birmingham's legal and business community is stepping down from his role after ten years.
Steve Allen will leave his post as the head of law practice Mills & Reeve in the city at the end of May when he will be succeeded by Jayne Hussey - the first woman to take on the role in the history of the practice's Birmingham office.
He is not severing his ties with the practice though as he will continue as a partner specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration.