Addleshaw Goddard’s professional practice group head Richard Linsell is set to retire from the firm, with colleague William Wastie taking over the reigns.

Partnership specialist Linsell (pictured) is due to retire from Addleshaws’ partnership at the end of the 2010-11 financial year after more than 40 years practising law. He has advised professional practices since 1990, with limited liability partnerships being a key focus since 2001.