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09 April 2014
Categories: Movers & Shakers
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DAC Beachcroft

Annual partner promotions announced

DAC Beachcroft has announced the appointment of 16 new partners with effect from 1 May 2014. The promotions take total partner numbers to 256.  

The new partners are based in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London and Newport. They are: Hans Allnutt, global (London); Anne Batanero, real estate (Bristol); Louise Bloomfield, employment & pensions (Leeds); Anthony Carrington and Dan Prince, claims validation team (Birmingham); Kathy Farmer, practice governance & risk (Leeds); Emma Fuller, motor (Newport); Barbara Goddard, casualty, (London); Liz Jones, large loss (Birmingham); Daniella McGuigan, employment & pensions (Leeds); Lili Oliver, motor (Bristol); Ben Pariser, real estate (Bristol); Glenn Ruddy, real estate (London); John Singh, corporate & commercial (London); Alex Von Westernhagen, corporate & commercial (London); and Nick Williams, corporate & commercial (Bristol).

Two new partners—Jose Maria Pimentel and Luis Siles—were also appointed in DAC Beachcroft's Madrid office in December 2013. 
 
In addition, the firm has promoted 22 new associates from 1 May spread across eight offices and seven different practice groups.  

DAC Beachcroft managing partner, Paul Murray, says: "We are delighted to be able to announce these well-deserved promotions. As in previous years, they continue to reflect key areas of focus and growth for the business. I am very encouraged by the talent within the firm and am delighted to be able to harness and reward the skills of our outstanding performers."

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