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09 May 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Stowe Family Law

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Firm announces a wave of promotions

National firm Stowe Family Law has announced a series of promotions across its 15-office network, totalling seven appointments overall.

The first of the promoted names is Phoebe Turner (pictured), who has been appointed as managing partner of the firm’s newest office in London Victoria. Additionally, four more senior solicitors have been promoted to the partnership: Debbie Heald in the Leeds office, Holly Lamb in Tunbridge Wells, Amy Foweather in Beverley, and Mark Chapman in the Winchester branch. Mark Heppinstall and James Scarborough from the Ilkley and St Albans offices respectively, have also been promoted to senior solicitor positions.

Senior partner Julian Hawkhead commented: ‘It gives me great pleasure to make this announcement and reward the significant contributions of these highly talented lawyers to the team. I have had the privilege to watch how they have developed over the last few years and to reward their hard work with these promotions is richly deserved.

‘As the country’s leading specialist family law firm with exciting growth plans, we are attracting an exceptionally high calibre of lawyer to our team. We can also offer a clear career progression path and a platform for the best family lawyers pursue opportunities that most interest them’.

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