Mr Garrett, the managing director of global consulting firm Teneo, will take the reins for seven years starting from 3 January 2022.

Law Society president James Cahill said: “We are delighted to appoint Mark, who brings to the role a wealth of knowledge and experience and an impressive track record.

“We are confident that Mark will be a great asset to the solicitors’ profession in seizing the opportunities and dealing with the challenges that face us.”

The appointment was approved at a meeting of the Law Society Council earlier today.

Mr Murphy retired from the Law Society in March after serving for 26 years as its director general.