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19 May 2020
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Primas—Nataliya Healey

Firm strengthens leadership

Cheshire and Manchester-based law firm Primas has announced the promotion of a new partner to further strengthen the firm’s commercial real estate offering.

Nataliya Healey, who has been with Primas for three years, becomes the sixth partner and will now support the firm with its growth strategy in the North West.

A specialist commercial real estate lawyer, Nataliya has particular expertise in managing complex property transactions, development and property finance work.

Speaking of her promotion, Nataliya said: ‘I’m delighted to become a partner at Primas. It’s an incredibly hard working, passionate firm with great ambitions for the future. Our approach is modern but personal—we deliver work in a way that our clients want and need, helping them to secure the best possible commercial solutions.

‘In my three years with Primas, I’ve experienced the firm go from strength to strength. I’m very much looking forward to an onward, and undoubtedly upward, journey with Primas.’

Managing partner, Adam Kerr, said: ‘We’re thrilled to promote Nataliya to the position of partner. During her time with us, her incredible work ethic and professionalism has allowed her to impress clients and colleagues alike and show impressive leadership qualities. She’s always very attuned to the commercial needs of a deal and is a very talented technical lawyer. These are traits that we value very highly at Primas and we consider Nataliya to be a great asset to the firm.’

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Switalskis—three appointments

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Browne Jacobson—seven promotions

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