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26 June 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Trowers & Hamlins

12 partner promotions announced across UK & Middle East

International firm Trowers & Hamlins has announced the appointment of 12 members to the position of partner, effective 1 July.

The promotions, which span the firm’s office in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Exeter, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi, are as follows:

  • Hannah Wailoo, tax and private wealth, London
  • Paul Andrews, real estate, London
  • Louise Robinson, real estate, Manchester
  • Ben Neary, real estate, Exeter
  • Ayda Habboush, corporate commercial, London
  • Hannah Jackson, real estate finance (security), Exeter
  • Rachel Kerr, property litigation, London
  • James Huckstep, projects and construction, London
  • Emma Sear, real estate (private residential), Exeter
  • David Cordery, projects and construction, London
  • Deborah Howard, dispute resolution and litigation, Bahrain
  • Shaun Hardiman, energy and natural resources, Abu Dhabi

Jennie Gubbins (pictured), Trowers & Hamlins' senior partner, commented: ‘I would like to welcome such a large number of new partners to the Trowers' partnership. All those promoted have shown an undisputable commitment to delivering an outstanding service to clients and have developed a wealth of market expertise. Our promotions highlight the talent from across the many departments and locations of our business and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate everybody on their success.’

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Winckworth Sherwood—Charlotte Coleman & Qaisar Sheikh

Winckworth Sherwood—Charlotte Coleman & Qaisar Sheikh

Two promoted to partner in property litigation and education teams

Dorsey & Whitney LLP—Peter Knust

Dorsey & Whitney LLP—Peter Knust

Cross-border finance and restructuring specialist joins as of counsel in London

Powell Gilbert—Callum Beamish-Lacey

Powell Gilbert—Callum Beamish-Lacey

IP firm promotes litigator to partnership

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