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27 September 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Roythornes Solicitors

Four newly qualified solicitors celebrate success

Midlands and East Anglia firm Roythornes Solicitors has celebrated the qualification of four of its members to solicitor, following the successful completion of their training contracts with the firm.

Bede Finnigan, Emily Hickling, Emily Wilson and George Faulkner have each qualified as solicitors and will work across the firm’s commercial, agricultural property and litigation departments.

Vember Mortlock, managing director at Roythornes Solicitors, said: ‘George, Emily, Bede and Emily’s hard work and dedication to the firm, as well as their personal development, has been exemplary and I am delighted that they will begin their careers as solicitors with us.

‘The qualification to solicitor undoubtedly marks an important milestone in any legal career and I join the full team in wishing each of them well in the next stage of their professional development.

‘I see a bright future ahead for these rising stars and look forward to seeing them each progress through the firm over the coming years.’

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Laytons ETL—Maximilian Kraitt

Laytons ETL—Maximilian Kraitt

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Switalskis—three appointments

Switalskis—three appointments

Firm appoints three directors to board

Browne Jacobson—seven promotions

Browne Jacobson—seven promotions

Six promoted to partner and one to legal director across UK and Ireland offices

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