DWF—four appointments

DWF has welcomed four new pupils to its in-house Chambers, reinforcing its advocacy capabilities across England. Hannah Ritchie joins in London, bringing a growing practice in civil and commercial litigation, insurance and civil fraud. Called to the Bar in 2022, she became an advocate with DWF Chambers in 2024.

Hope Pranauskaite, based in Liverpool, has completed over 300 hearings as a self-employed advocate, with experience spanning landlord and tenant, enforcement, PI, RTA and commercial small claims. In Leeds, Matthew Butters joins with more than 1,800 hearings under his belt, covering housing possession, consumer credit, bankruptcy and interim applications. Roxana Chiper, based in Birmingham, adds further depth with extensive experience across RTA, consumer rights, housing and contract disputes.

Dan Monaghan, head of DWF Chambers, said: ‘Their combined experience and academic achievements will be a great asset to our clients and to the continued growth of our team.’ With this cohort, DWF Chambers has now supported 14 pupils to qualify since becoming an Authorised Education and Training Organisation.

The team has grown from seven to 40 advocates and clerks over five years, making it the largest commercial in-house advocacy team in England. With a presence in six major cities and a strong client base, DWF continues to invest in future talent as part of its long-term strategy.