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10 July 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Blake Morgan—UK promotions

Firm announces 49 summer promotions

Blake Morgan has announced a host of new summer promotions in its London, Cardiff, Reading, Oxford and Southampton offices.

Thirty-eight lawyers and 11 business support staff have been rewarded with promotions this year in a range of business groups, including commercial litigation, private client, property services, construction, regulatory and corporate.

The promotions include four new legal directors (pictured, clockwise from top left): Joe Cowles, Natalie Lawley, Spencer Gardner and Tom Walker.

Helen Bunker, chair of Blake Morgan, said: ‘Congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard over the past year to deliver exceptional service to all our clients.  This latest round of promotions is a showcase of the sheer breadth and depth of talent that we as a firm have to offer. It’s a testament to our impressive team across the UK that so many colleagues from each of our offices are progressing to new roles.

‘I would like to thank everyone for their tireless work and excellence in delivering for our clients and colleagues, and I look forward to us building on this success together in the year to come.’

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clarke Willmott—Matthew Roach

Clarke Willmott—Matthew Roach

Partner joins commercial property team in Taunton office

Farrer & Co—Richard Lane

Farrer & Co—Richard Lane

Londstanding London firm appoints new senior partner

Bird & Bird—Sue McLean

Bird & Bird—Sue McLean

Commercial team in London welcomes technology specialist as partner

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