Reed Smith

International firm Reed Smith LLP has announced a raft of new names joining the partnership, spanning 11 of the firm’s 28 offices worldwide. 23 lawyers are being promoted in total and five will be based in the firm's London office.

• David Ashmore, a former counsel who offers expertise in labour and employment issues, such as domestic and international disputes and employee investigations, as well as TUPE transactions.
• Joanna M. Carter, who handles investment work and real estate development, leasing and financing, with particular experience in alternative energy power stations.
• Elizabeth Farrell who specialises in physical commodities, including their sale, purchase and transportation.
• Antonia Panayides , who is is dedicated to ‘dry’ shipping matters, with experience spanning charter party disputes and bills of lading; and 
• Philip Thomas, who has expertise across the fields of IP, technology and data protection, with a focus upon issues relating to the GDPR.

Commenting on the firm-wide promotions, global managing partner Sandy Thomas said: ‘The firm’s new partners represent a broad cross section of our global platform and of our industry and practice groups. These individuals have distinguished themselves as talented lawyers, who put Reed Smith and their colleagues first and who are vested in helping our clients achieve success in their business endeavours. They are not only exemplary colleagues; they are good citizens who give back to their communities all over the globe. We appreciate their contributions and are incredibly proud to call them our partners.’