Congratulations to our new Partner Eleanor Stenson

It’s the perfect week to announce Eleanor Stenson’s promotion to partnership – just following International Women’s Day it fits rather nicely.

We are beyond thrilled and incredibly proud of this achievement for Eleanor.

As a firm we are heading into a period of substantial growth and along with partnership she has also agreed to join our ‘female strong’ Management Board.

Eleanor officially becomes Partner from 1st April 2023, and it’s certainly no surprise to anyone that she has gone on to achieve this. Since joining in October 2020, her journey to this point has been rapid, and this is down to dedication and sheer determination.

As a lawyer and as a team leader she has developed immensely, and if that is not all she has stepped easily into a role as ‘training and mentoring’ head for our team of lawyers, along with being chief editor and developer for our internal training support the IDRU – there was no stopping this one!

Eleanor comments on her journey.

‘On joining IDR, I enjoyed being part of something new to the legal market, a modern and flexible firm that put team members at its heart. I was given the opportunity to develop a team and from here my role grew, and I was now also responsible for the internal training and development of the team.

Eleanor discusses how this came naturally for her, something she had undertaken throughout her career by supporting junior lawyers, building their confidence, key skills and technical legal knowledge.

I look to support and mentor by drawing from my own experiences of working with inspiring leaders (both lawyers and non-lawyers) and not forgetting those times in which I’ve floundered and needed a kind word or listening ear to get me through. Everyone should have the opportunity to achieve fulfilment in their chosen career and it is a privilege to be a supportive voice to those who need it.’

She went on to talk about what she wanted from her career, her need to support and help people, whether that be colleagues or clients.

In my legal work this takes the form of supporting families through complex legal processes whilst being mindful and respectful of the emotional impact of those proceedings. I have developed an understanding of the physical and mental impact of grief and how this affects clients as well as a resounding respect for the resilience of those fighting for the right outcome for them. ‘

When Eleanor qualified, she commented on remembering the feeling of immense responsibility that you suddenly get is quite overwhelming, you are given this grand title but you’re still very much learning and putting in to practice everything you have been building.

Her appointment as Partner means she can influence the future of the firm by supporting others in a way that wouldn’t have been possible anywhere else.

I am excited to be part of something that rewards colleagues for genuine commitment rather than ‘time served’ and work alongside individuals who are both passionate about the work they do and compassionate in the way that they do it. ‘

Martin Holdsworth, IDR Founder comments on this momentous achievement.

‘I am delighted that Eleanor accepted our invitation to become a partner at IDR Law as well as a member of the Management Board.

Eleanor has overseen the development of our internal training and mentoring structure, including our own learning platform, the IDRU and brings her own range of talents and interests to the leadership group. The rise of Eleanor comes as no surprise to anyone within the firm and illustrates how well Familyflex works. Congratulations again Eleanor!’