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26 May 2015
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Donna Martin—Mackrell Turner Garrett

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Employment solicitor promoted to associate 

A leading solicitor in the field of employment law has been promoted to the position of associate at Mackrell Turner Garrett.

Donna Martin, a solicitor in the firm’s employment law team, has been promoted to the role of associate, having shown high levels of commitment and dedication to her work at the award-winning firm. 

As an employment relations specialist, Donna advises both employers and employees on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious issues. Since joining the firm in 2011 she has been involved in a number of high profile cases and tribunals and has worked with clients from a diverse selection of industries. She is a specialist in a number of areas of employment law and regularly advises businesses on employment contracts, providing specialist advice on the emerging issue of social media communications. 

Nigel Rowley, managing partner at Mackrell Turner Garrett, says: “Donna is a leading light in the employment law sector and has proven herself to be an invaluable member of our team. We all look forwarded to seeing what she can achieve in her new role as associate.”

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