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25 May 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Forbes Solicitors

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Firm announces quartet of promotions across its offices

Northern firm Forbes Solicitors has announced four promotions within its ranks, comprising two new partners and a pair of associates.

The two former associates who will now be moving to partner positions are Shirley Wignall and Gill Carr, both based in Blackburn. Shirley (pictured, left) has over 20 years of experience in family law, with particular specialisation in children issues. Gill (right) also focuses on family law matters, with expertise in representing family members in court proceedings.

In the Central Lancashire office, Jenny Burke (centre right) will move from solicitor to associate level. Jenny is part of the corporate team, and advises business clients on a wide range of commercial matters. Amy Stirton (centre left), who has also been promoted to associate, is based in the Chorley branch and focuses on housing management cases.

Senior partner Siobhan Hardy commented: ‘These well-deserved appointments underline the strength in depth which we have at Forbes and our track record for nurturing talent and helping people to build careers with us.

She added: ‘The fact that all four promotions involve women underlines our commitment to equality and diversity and bring the total of women Partners in the firm to over 40%.’

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