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Palmers Solicitors—Layna Thompson

14 August 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Department director promotion in firm’s construction law practice

Essex-based Palmers Solicitors has bolstered its specialist construction law practice with the promotion of Layna Thompson to department director.

Layna joined Palmers Solicitors in 2017 with a background in litigation and conveyancing. She has supported supervising director Adam Davis with the development of the firm’s construction department, facilitated by a 2023 promotion to senior associate, during which time Layna drove significant growth in the department’s fee income.

Layna said: ‘It’s a huge honour to join the team of directors at Palmers Solicitors. Being at Palmers has allowed me to develop my skills and technical knowledge in a niche and complex area of law. In turn, this has given me the opportunity to take on business development work and drive growth in an exciting area of the practice.

‘I’m excited to continue developing within this new role and helping the rest of the team to build their skills and the firm’s reputation as a leader in construction law.’

Adam added: ‘A big congratulations to Layna on her well-deserved promotion. She has been a major asset to the construction team since joining us. It’s been a huge privilege to see her develop and support her through her career.

‘In recent months, she has really stepped up to act on some of the most complex matters that have come to us and demonstrated her aptitude for leadership and business development.

‘I look forward to working alongside Layna to grow our department and expand our exceptional team.’

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