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Thomson Snell & Passmore—17 promotions

23 May 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Law firm announces firm-wide promotions
Law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has recently announced 17 promotions from across the firm’s departments. These include four Salaried Partners, one Senior Associate, six Associates and a range of roles across legal and business services. 
 
Those appointed as Salaried Partner are Ben Stepney from Employment, Louise Mathias-Williams from Court of Protection, Esther Lee from the Probate team and Clare Morison from Tax Planning. 
 
The other promotions come from across the firm’s private client, commercial and business services departments. 
 
Joanna Pratt, Senior Partner at Thomson Snell & Passmore commented: 'Huge congratulations to all on these well-deserved promotions. We are surrounded by exceptional people at every level and in every department at the firm, both in our legal practices and wider business services, and these latest promotions reflect that.
 

'As a firm we have ambitious goals, and having the very best people in place will be key to helping us achieve these. I feel confident that with such outstanding talent within the firm, we are in a strong position to meet them, and also to continue to offer our clients excellent service and trusted advice.'

The promotions, which come in effect from 6 June 2022, include:

Salaried Partner

NameDepartment
Ben StepneyEmployment
Louise Mathias-WilliamsCourt of Protection
Esther LeeProbate
Clare MorisonTax Planning

 

Senior Associate

Amy LaneTax Planning

 

Associate

Danielle RogersCourt of Protection
Natalie ButlerCourt of Protection
Charlie WoodDispute Resolution
Grace MercerDispute Resolution
Kate CairnesCommercial Property
Harry GoldingFamily

 

Senior Paralegal

Ruth LightfootCourt of Protection
Sandra HennessyClinical Negligence & Personal Injury

 

Senior Accounts and Tax Assistant

Michelle CricketTrust Management

 

HR Coordinator

Georgina SykesHuman Resources

 

Senior Marketing & Business Development Executive

Cara ChilversMarketing & Business Development

 

Risk & Compliance

Sara WardRisk & Compliance

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Finance and restructuring offering strengthened by partner hire in London

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