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Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has announced 25 promotions, including one in Bristol.<\/p>\nLester Aldridge has made 14 promotions across the firm, recognising the contribution and progression of colleagues across a range of practice areas.<\/p>\n
Alexander Bickerstaff from dispute resolution and Catherine May from personal injury have been promoted to senior associate.<\/p>\n
Twelve have also been promoted to associate: Nicole Critchley and Chelsie Little from commercial real estate, Emma Macpherson from real estate development, Daniel Blair, James Mills, Megan Bickerstaff and Phil Bourne from real estate finance; Christopher Price from personal injury; Isabel De La Haye from health &
\nsocial care; Jo Archer from employment; Finola Whelan from private client; and Rebecca Green from residential property.<\/p>\n
Tom Alder, managing partner at Lester Aldridge, said: \u201cCongratulations to everyone on their well-deserved promotions. Each has made a valuable contribution to the firm and to our clients, and it is great to see their hard work and development recognised.<\/p>\n
\u201cSupporting our people to develop and progress their careers is important to us, and I look forward to seeing them continue to grow in their new roles.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has announced 25 promotions, including one in Bristol.<\/p>\n
Corporate solicitor Jing Wang has been promoted to associate.<\/p>\n
Wang advises on a broad range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, management buyouts, corporate reorganisations and employee ownership trust transactions.<\/p>\n
As a dual qualified lawyer in China and the UK, she leads the firm\u2019s China Desk, drawing on her experience advising international clients on China-related business matters to develop relationships with Chinese and Asia-Pacific business communities and support cross-border opportunities between the UK and China.<\/p>\n
Victoria Tester, managing director at Shakespeare Martineau, said: \u201cA law firm\u2019s long-term success depends on the strength of its people and its ability to develop the next generation of leaders.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we want to keep growing, compete for the most significant work and deliver for clients at the highest level, it\u2019s important we give talented people the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, build their reputations and shape the future of the business.<\/p>\n
\u201cJing has made a valuable contribution to the corporate team, and her promotion reflects the depth of expertise and commitment we want to continue developing across the firm.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese promotions are a statement of confidence in our people and the future of Shakespeare Martineau. We are recognising individuals who are already making a difference, while investing in the leaders who will drive the firm forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
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PKF Francis Clark has strengthened its business restructuring team with the appointment of experienced licensed insolvency practitioner Sam Hawkins.<\/p>\n
Hawkins, based in Exeter, joins the firm as an associate director, having specialised in business recovery and insolvency since 2011.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I most enjoy is using commercial acumen and experience to tackle a challenging situation and achieve the best possible outcome,\u201d he said. \u201cIt can feel like solving a complex puzzle.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most rewarding cases are those where we can help a business survive in a new form and preserve jobs. Sometimes early conversations and advice can avoid a formal insolvency process, which is always my preferred outcome where possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
His arrival brings the number of licensed insolvency practitioners at PKF Francis Clark to six, the most in the firm\u2019s history. He joins Lucinda Coleman, Nick Harris, Stephen Hobson, Mark Roach and Charles Bell.<\/p>\n
Lucinda Coleman, partner and head of restructuring at PKF Francis Clark, said: \u201cSam brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record of giving clear, practical advice to businesses and their stakeholders. He shares our focus on exploring every opportunity to rescue viable businesses and preserve jobs where possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know Sam well and are delighted to welcome him to the team. His appointment further strengthens our ability to support business owners across the South West and beyond through challenging and often unfamiliar situations.\u201d<\/p>\n
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