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Roythornes Solicitors

02 August 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Promotional round sees 14 climb the ladder

Midlands and East Anglia firm Roythornes Solicitors has announced a record number of senior promotions, with 14 members of the firm moving up.

Four team members— Lizzie Walters (pictured, right), Mike Matthews (left), Robert Webb (centre) and Sarah Whitehurst—have all been promoted to partner positions. The firm has also announced the creation of a senior associate role, with seven promoted to this position: Anne Rawlings, David Marsh, Desley Sherwin, Hannah Leese, Kirsten Rimmer, Rob Dempsey and Victoria Hope. Finally, Alex Forster, Jaimie Barclay and Talat Mahmood have been promoted to associates.

Gillian Nash-Kennell, HR director at Roythornes, said: ‘We are delighted to announce such a high number of promotions, which all take effect at the beginning of July. It really is a testament to the high calibre of staff we have here at Roythornes and the dedication they have to the company and our clients.’

Vember Mortlock, managing director, added: ‘Our team is our most valuable asset and here at Roythornes we firmly believe in providing a supportive environment for staff to thrive. I’m therefore thrilled for everyone being promoted this month as it demonstrates our commitment to this ethos.’

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