ICAS chief executive Des Hudson is leaving the institute to take up the same role at the Law Society.

Hudson has overseen the institute during busy times for the profession, fighting strongly against ICAEW's proposed name change and attracting record number of students for ICAS.

'Des has provided strong leadership at a time of significant change in the profession. His background as a former practising solicitor means that the opportunity to take up the role at The Law Society was too tempting to turn down,' said ICAS president Mike Hathorn.

Hudson held the role at ICAS for two years.