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Howes Percival—19 senior promotions

15 April 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm expands with new hires and promotions

Leading regional law firm, Howes Percival, has announced 19 senior promotions, including five new partners

This expansion follows a period of significant growth aimed at meeting increased client demand and broadening the range of services offered across the firm's locations.

Geraint Davies, Howes Percival's Chairman, commented, 'Huge congratulations to everyone on their promotions. The whole team has made an enormous contribution over the last 12 months.' He added, 'We continue to invest in our people, our technology, and our offices to make Howes Percival a great place to work and develop your career.'

The new partners are:

  • Hannah Ball (pictured) - Employment & HR (Leicester)
     
  • Bilal Ehsan - Immigration (Manchester)
     
  • Alishia Marrocco - Family Services (Northampton)
     
  • Gary Pitt - Dispute Resolution & Litigation (Leicester)
     
  • Victoria Sandell - Dispute Resolution & Litigation/Insolvency & Corporate Recovery (Cambridge)
     

Additionally, Charlotte Harrison, Leon Head, Louise Hunt, Shital Odedra, Stephen Ruse, and Will Taylor have been promoted to Legal Director

Sobia Ahmad, Bethany Boucher, Katherine Channell, Kelly Longmore, Helaina Mann, Stephanie Millerchip, Aimee Newton, and Deborah Wilson have been made senior associates.

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Cadwalader—Matthew Sperry

Cadwalader—Matthew Sperry

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Michelmores—Jennifer Morrissey

Michelmores—Jennifer Morrissey

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Shakespeare Martineau—David Smithen

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South West land team bolstered by real estate partner hire in Bristol

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