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Ashtons—multiple promotions

19 April 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Law firm promotes five staff to partners
Ashtons Legal has recently announced the promotions of five staff to partners, from a range of disciplines within the firm. 

Janette Wand (pictured, far left), Louise Cardwell (pictured, second from the left), Tom Ranson (pictured, centre), Annabel Mayer (pictured, second from the right) and Charlotte Vallins (pictured, far right) have all been with Ashtons for a number of years and are leading disciplines, teams and individuals.

Louise Cardwell and Janette Wand are both based in Ipswich and work in lifetime planning, advising on wills, probate, powers of attorney, tax and trusts. Tom Ranson works in the firm’s top tier injury services group and is based in the Bury St Edmunds office but acts for clients nationwide. Annabel Mayer is also in the Bury St Edmunds office and works in Ashtons’ dispute resolution team. Charlotte Vallins works in the firm’s thriving commercial property team in the Cambridge and Norwich offices.

James Tarling, CEO at Ashtons said: 'Congratulations to Janette, Louise, Tom, Annabel and Charlotte on their richly deserved promotions. It’s always good to support growth from within and I am delighted we have been able to take this talented cohort of senior associates to the next level in their careers.'

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