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11 April 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm announces latest partner additions

Sharpe Pritchard has announced that Lillee Reid-Hunt (real estate), Ryan Copeland (corporate) and Jonathan Blunden (dispute resolution) have been promoted to partner. Rachel Murray-Smith will be joining the equity partnership.

These promotions underscore the firm’s commitment to being an employer of choice within the legal industry, retaining and nurturing legal talent through continuous support and professional development.

Justin Mendelle, senior partner at Sharpe Pritchard, said: ‘Congratulations to our three new partners and to Rachel on becoming an equity partner. This is a significant step in their careers and I’m incredibly proud and pleased for them all. They will continue to be fantastic ambassadors for the firm.’

Pictured above left to right: Jonathan, Lillee, Timothy Farr (managing partner), Justin, Rachel

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