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08 May 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Bevan Brittan

Promotional round sees 18 move up

Bevan Brittan has rounded off the financial year with a host of promotions totalling 18 individuals overall, including the addition of three partners.

The three members joining the partnership are Olivia Carter, in the litigation, advisory and regulatory team in London; clinical risk specialist Nicola Pegg in Birmingham; and David Moore, part of the London commercial and infrastructure team.

In addition, two individuals have been promoted to the role of legal director, both based in Bristol; Richard Hiscoke (commercial and infrastructure); and Anne Palmer (litigation, advisory and regulatory). Simon Boyes, Alex Dunne, Ben Lambert and Letty Winterflood-Blood have also been promoted to senior associate positions, and an additional nine lawyers have received promotions to associate.

Joanne Easterbrook (pictured), senior partner at Bevan Brittan, commented: ‘It is very pleasing to see so many lawyers promoted this year which is a reflection of our culture that both supports individuals and challenges them to go further. We are also committed to a positive environment at Bevan Brittan where progression and opportunity is based simply on talent and merit which has been clearly demonstrated in these latest, well-deserved, promotions.’

 

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