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08 August 2022
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Ashfords—partner & associate promotions

UK law firm promotes senior associates and partners

Law firm Ashfords has recently promoted six senior associates and legal directors to partner.

Partner promotions this year include Su Apps in the Employment team, Kirsty Cooke in the Employment and Immigration team, Jonathan Croley in the Commercial team and Energy & Resource Management sector, Laura Reeve in the Construction & Infrastructure team, Crispin Jones in the Insolvency & Restructuring team and Katie Webber in the Trusts & Estates team.

This year’s partner promotions include four who started their careers at the firm as trainees, and more than half have been with the firm for over ten years. With women making up over 66% of the promotions this year, women are better represented at partner level than ever before.

Commenting on the promotions, CEO and Partner Louise Workman, said: 'Congratulations to all of our people promoted this year. They all demonstrate a commitment to continued growth and investment in the firm and our clients.'

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