Senior promotions as law firm experiences growth
Derby-based Law firm Flint Bishop has announced a series of senior promotions.
Angela Davis has been promoted to partner and head of family and matrimonial, after joining the firm as an associate in May 2018 and then earning a promotion to senior associate in November 2021.
With over 30 years of post-qualification experience in family law, she specialises in advising individuals on wealth preservation during divorce or relationship breakdowns, regularly handling high-net-worth cases with estate values ranging from £1m-£10m, often with international aspects and foreign laws and regulations.
Mark Wilcock, promoted to corporate and finance partner, has over 10 years of expertise in an array of corporate matters, including acquisitions and disposals of businesses, management buy-ins and buy-outs, share buybacks, complex restructuring, and shareholder/investment agreements.
Briony McDermott, promoted to employment partner, brings nearly 15 years of experience in employment law to her new role.
Her portfolio includes handling litigated matters, addressing complex company reorganisation projects, TUPE and restructures, undertaking education-specific work, and providing invaluable corporate support.
Completing the series of promotions, Sam Balmbra now assumes the role of senior associate in the wills, probate, tax and trusts team.
Joining the firm as a newly qualified solicitor in November 2019, he has consistently enhanced his technical expertise, handling progressively complex high-value cases, particularly in probate and estate matters, leading to his promotion to Associate in May 2022.
Flint Bishop chief executive Qamer Ghafoor said: “I am extremely passionate about creating a platform for our people to progress within the firm and take responsibility for projects and areas of work that excite them. It is excellent to see staff achieve long-term careers with the firm in line with the leadership team’s growth ambitions.
“These latest promotions stand as a testament to the success of our associate and partner promotion programs, which have been instrumental in fostering talent within the firm which has been a significant contributing factor to our recent growth. Flint Bishop’s position as a leading law firm in the region is a direct result of the continued investment at our Birmingham and Derby offices as we roll out our further strategic growth plans for 2024 and beyond.”
