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09 May 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Blake Morgan

Firm promotes across London, Reading & Southampton offices

Blake Morgan has announced promotions for four of its lawyers across its London, Thames Valley and Southampton offices.

In London, Christopher Williams will bolster the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution offering with his expertise in IP and IT disputes. Christopher joined the firm in 2017 from Russell-Cooke, and offers experience advising clients such as airlines and e-commerce platforms.

Katie James will also be moving to partner in the firm’s Thames Valley office in Reading. She offers more than 11 years of experience in insolvency cases, with a particular focus upon advising distressed care homes.

In Southampton, pensions specialist Rupert Graham Evans has been promoted to a partner position. He regularly advises employers, trustees and private individuals on a wide range of pensions issues. A second member of the Southampton office, Jessica Tresham, has also received a promotion; she specialises in construction disputes, advising commercial entities, contractors, and national house builders.

In addition to the four promotions, the firm has also recruited a new partner in the London office. Gareth Williams has joined Blake Morgan from the real estate team at DLA Piper, and will now work within the firm’s built environment practice.

Managing partner of Blake Morgan Mike Wilson commented: ‘Our people are the cornerstone of the firm, and this number of promotions to partner reflects and rewards the hard work, dedication and talent that we have across our offices, and our practice areas. All of these individuals have already made a vital contribution to the success of the firm, and with this step up will be even better placed to lead their respective teams and drive forward further growth.’

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