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14 December 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Thomson Snell & Passmore—ten appointments

Thomson Snell & Passmore announces additional promotions and appointments across the firm

Law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore is making a range of promotions and appointments from across its departments. The promotions, which take effect from 1 January 2023, include three associates, one senior paralegal and two paralegals. The appointments include four newly-qualified solicitors.

Those promoted to associate are Ashley Matthews in the employment team, Elizabeth Thomas from the Court of Protection department and Rachel Mayston in the wills, estates & tax planning team.

Kelly Waylett and Danielle Shufflebotham from the Court of Protection team have been promoted to senior paralegal and paralegal respectively. In addition, Phoebe Sneddon from the commercial property department has been promoted to paralegal.

These new promotions are in addition to the 17 made across the firm in June 2022 and demonstrate Thomson Snell & Passmore’s dedication to growing internal talent.

Three of the appointments are current trainee solicitors with the firm. Elizabeth Jones will join dispute resolution, Jessica Wells employment and Oliver Appelboam Meadows commercial property, when they qualify as solicitors in March 2023.

Zoe Bowler will also join the firm as a newly qualified solicitor in January 2023. Zoe completed her training contract with Charles Russell Speechlys and will be joining Thomson Snell & Passmore’s dispute resolution team.

Joanna Pratt, senior partner at Thomson Snell & Passmore comments: 'Huge congratulations to all on these well-deserved promotions and appointments. As a firm, we are fortunate to be surrounded by outstanding people at every level.  They all play a key part in not only helping us to deliver excellent service as we continue to grow, but also in enhancing the fantastic culture of the firm and making Thomson Snell & Passmore such a supportive and rewarding place to work.'

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