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04 May 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Cripps Pemberton Greenish—multiple promotions

Law firm announces multiple senior promotions

Cripps Pemberton Greenish has recently announced 27 senior promotions across its legal and business support teams. The promotions will be effective from 1 May 2022.

The round includes seven new salaried partners: Amy Jackson, Kate Hughes, Rachel Holdaway, and Richard Housley (real estate) and John Kirkwood, Lowri Jones and Tom Bourne in (corporate). In addition, Simon Jones, Caroline Hedley and Steve Ellis have been elevated to legal director.

The firm has also promoted eight individuals to managing associate, six to senior associate, plus three managerial appointments in the business development and marketing team.

Managing partner Gavin Tyler said: 'Every year, I am impressed by the dedication of our people who consistently deliver a first-class service. It’s great to see our people honing their careers at Cripps, knowing that we have cultivated an environment where excellence thrives and is rewarded. I’d like to congratulate everyone who was promoted in this round.'

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Forbes Solicitors—Stephen Barnfield

Forbes Solicitors—Stephen Barnfield

Regulatory team boosted by partner hire amid rising health and safety demand

Arc Pensions Law—Kris Weber

Arc Pensions Law—Kris Weber

Legal director promoted to partner at specialist pensions firm

Clarke Willmott—Jonathan Cree

Clarke Willmott—Jonathan Cree

Residential development capability expands with partner hire in Birmingham

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