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18 April 2017
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Sharpe Pritchard

Firm puts new management team in place

A new management team has stepped up at Sharpe Pritchard as senior partner Ashley Badcock has retired after 47 years at the firm.

Alastair Lewis has been appointed as senior partner, Julia Rudin joins him as managing partner and Roseanne Serrelli has been appointed strategy partner. Meanwhile, Catherine Newman and Jane Crees have been promoted to the partnership.

The appointments follow the retirement of Ashley as senior partner, 47 years after joining the firm, 44 years after joining the partnership and 22 years after becoming the firm’s senior partner.

Alastair Lewis said: “We all wish Ashley all the very best for his retirement, which he will spend with his wife Fabienne and their children and grandchildren. After nearly a half century of distinguished service to the firm, he will be sorely missed.

“I am delighted to take up the post of senior partner and I look forward to leading the firm into its next chapter. I’d also like to congratulate Julia, Roseanne, Catherine and Jane on their new positions.”

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