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Promotions at Birkett Long

12 July 2012
Issue: 7522 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Five staff receive promotions

Birkett Long has announced the promotions of Wendy Kelly, Helen Pettican, Emma Waters and Emma Wraight, who become associates, and of Claire Read, who becomes equity partner. Wendy has been the chief cashier of the firm for more than 20 years. Helen started as a secretary before working her way up to quality manager in her 25 years at the firm. Emma Waters is a member of the personal tax, trusts and probate team. Emma Wraight specialises in commercial and residential property law and Claire is head of personal tax, trusts and probate in Chelmsford.

Issue: 7522 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Birketts—trainee cohort

Birketts—trainee cohort

Firm welcomes new cohort of 29 trainee solicitors for 2025

Keoghs—four appointments

Keoghs—four appointments

Four partner hires expand legal expertise in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Brabners—Ben Lamb

Brabners—Ben Lamb

Real estate team in Yorkshire welcomes new partner

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