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Stevens & Bolton—new hires

13 November 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Associates join corporate & commercial teams

Guildford-based law firm Stevens & Bolton has announced a raft of new hires, including three new associates in its corporate team, and one in its commercial & IT team. The move brings the total number of new hires in the last six months to 13.

Ayomide Emiola, Helen Ryan and Adam Chalker have joined the firm’s corporate team from Linklaters, Duane Morris and Blandy & Blandy respectively; while Brigitte Simpson joins the commercial & IT team from New Zealand-based firm AWS Legal.

James Waddell, Managing Partner at Stevens & Bolton, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Ayomide, Helen, Adam and Brigitte to Stevens & Bolton. Their combined skills complement the firm’s existing areas of expertise and serve to bolster our corporate and commercial offerings. We’re looking forward to working closely with you all.”

Pictured left to right: Brigitte Simpson, Ayomide Emiola, Adam Chalker and Helen Ryan

 

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Myers & Co—Jen Goodwin

Myers & Co—Jen Goodwin

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Boies Schiller Flexner—Lindsay Reimschussel

Boies Schiller Flexner—Lindsay Reimschussel

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Corker Binning—Priya Dave

Corker Binning—Priya Dave

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