DMH Stallard

Chris Simmons, partner in the London office of DMH Stallard, has joined the firm’s senior membership team. Chris is part of the firm’s Corporate Group and his practice covers debt and equity capital markets, public and private M&A, private equity and infrastructure.

The firm has also promoted commercial property associate Tom Watkins and real estate associate Ben Price to partner.

Sarah Cook, Gemma Penny and Charmaine Wilson have been promoted from associate to senior associate. Sarah handles a wide range of commercial, intellectual property and technology disputes, Gemma is part of the planning and environmental group and Charmaine specialises in estate administration in the private client team.

Richard Pollins (pictured), managing partner at DMH Stallard, said: ‘It’s always great to see colleagues promoted within the firm. All are valued highly by our clients and colleagues alike. I’m very pleased that they have been able to develop their careers with us, especially as all six trained with DMH Stallard. I’m looking forward to working with all of them in their new roles and seeing their continued contribution to our success and growth.’