Appointments: Twin promotion at DBF

LAW firm Davis Blank Furniss has announced the promotions of Shiva Shadi to partner and Karen Witter to associate.

Ms Shadi qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and heads the employment team. She has experience in employment law issues and corporate immigration advising both UK and overseas clients on legal challenges.

Ms Witter, who joined the private client team in 2004, advises on all aspects of family matters including relationship breakdown and issues involving children as well as wills, trusts and probate.

Kate Oldfield, managing partner at DBF,said: “Shiva and Karen fully deserve their promotions for which they have both worked very hard.

“They are very talented lawyers, both are client-focused, and they always deliver the highest service and tangible results for our clients. They will be a key part of the continued development of DBF.”