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26 April 2016
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Browne Jacobson

Firm announces partner promotions for 2016

Browne Jacobson has announced the promotion of five lawyers to its partnership, bringing the total number of partners at the firm to 109. The promotions take effect from 1 May 2016.

The new partners cut across the firm’s Nottingham and London offices as well as three different practice areas:

  • Health advisory and litigation—Richard Briggs and Amanda Wright-Kluger, Nottingham;
  • Property (health and development & housing)—Mick Suggett and Robert Wofinden, Nottingham;
  • Commercial (financial services and litigation)—Nick Pontt, London.

Derek Bambury, senior partner, comments: “All five promotions are thoroughly deserved and I am delighted to welcome them all to the partnership.

“They are all top quality talented lawyers who have been strong advocates of the firm’s commitment to exceptional client service through their loyalty and hard work.”

Managing partner Iain Blatherwick adds: “These promotions underline our strategic goal to continue building the partnership by focusing on attracting and retaining first class lawyers, providing exceptional client service and meeting the needs of our clients.”

Nominations for the Halsbury Legal Awards 2016, in association with NLJ, are now open. Visit the site to view all the categories and enter online. #Halsbury2016

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