Pannone’s Chambers joy

MORE than 40 partners at law firm Pannone have been ranked as leaders of their field.

The Manchester firm says 43 lawyers – spanning its departments – will be featured in the Chambers UK Guide 2011, when it is is published in the autumn.

Reflecting its strength in clinical negligence and personal injury cases, 15 Pannone partners from these areas were named leaders in their field.

Four partners from the family team, were also recognised, they are Andrew Newbury, Catherine Jones and Beth Wilkins and Ed Kitchen.

Among those singled out for the first time are Philip Treanor, who heads the corporate team, personal injury partner Deirdre Healy and employment partner Jack Harrington.

Pannone’s managing partner Emma Holt said:  “This is a fantastic achievement and it is excellent that we have so many partners from a multitude of disciplines recognised as leaders.”