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Hunters Law—Sunir Watts

05 April 2023
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm announces new partner in the private client department

Multidisciplinary law firm Hunters Law LLP has announced the promotion to partnership of Sunir Watts.

Sunir qualified as a solicitor in 2013 and joined Hunters’ private client team as a senior associate in 2020. He has a degree in Law from Durham University and undertook his training contract at a leading offshore firm in Jersey.

Sunir advises on a broad range of private client matters, including domestic and international estate planning; wills; trusts; landed estates; estate administration and lasting powers of attorney.

Commenting on his promotion, Sunir said: 'Becoming a Partner at a firm with such excellent lawyers and enviable reputation in the private client sphere is an extremely proud moment for me. I am very much looking forward to contributing to the firm’s continued growth and success.'

Lucinda Tite, co-head of Hunters' private client team said: 'We are thrilled to welcome Sunir to partnership. He is a fantastic lawyer and his promotion is testament to our commitment to cultivating and encouraging internal talent.'

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