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02 May 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Cripps Pemberton Greenish

30 promoted in record round

Cripps Pemberton Greenish has announced a record 30 promotions across the firm, including four additional partners.

The four joining the partnership are: real estate development lawyer Sally Ashworth; corporate specialist Craig Bowers; planning law expert Beth Gascoyne; and head of the tax and trusts team Richard Mencner. In addition to the new partners, six firm members have also been promoted to the position of legal director: Rosa Doval, Kate Hughes, Lowri Jones, Simon Schipper, Christobel Smales, Tom Trowhill and Alison Ward. The promotions round has also seen six made managing associate and 14 senior associate.

Managing partner Gavin Tyler commented: ‘This year has been a great one for the firm. Following our merger in December, we have continued to go from strength to strength, and a large part of this success is down to our people. The firm is committed to supporting personal career aspirations and it is really pleasing to see so many individuals continuing to develop their career here at Cripps Pemberton Greenish.’

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