Shakespeare Martineau has promoted 19 people across its Midlands offices as part of a wider round of 25 promotions at the national law firm.<\/p>\n
The promotions, which take effect from November 1, include three new partners alongside four legal directors, three senior associates and nine associates across the Midlands.<\/p>\n
Steven Skiba in Nottingham and Alex Ryan in Leicester have been made partners in the commercial litigation team, while Stratford-upon-Avon-based Alan Hamblett becomes a partner in debt and asset recovery.<\/p>\n
In Nottingham, Rajiv Vaiyata has been promoted to legal director in commercial real estate and Lauren Crowhurst in private client, while Natalie Thorpe and Anton Letten become legal directors in commercial litigation.<\/p>\n
Leicester-based Reveka Athanasiadou has been promoted to senior associate in commercial services, with Kuldeep Chauhan taking the same step in private client. Danny Stott becomes a senior associate in managed legal services in Birmingham.<\/p>\n
Nine further promotions to associate have been made across the firm’s Birmingham, Leicester and Stratford-upon-Avon operations.<\/p>\n
In Birmingham, Kiran Jani has been promoted in commercial real estate, Kate Bartels in education, Amy Richardson-Foster in employment and Hanifah Nawaz in real estate finance.<\/p>\n
Leicester’s promotions include Zain Siddiqui in corporate, Anthony Chan in residential development and Helen Walczak in residential conveyancing.<\/p>\n
Harriet Wood in infrastructure and Frazer Magunda in affordable housing have been promoted in Stratford-upon-Avon.<\/p>\n
Victoria Tester, managing director at Shakespeare Martineau, said the promotions were part of the firm’s plans to develop its future leadership.<\/p>\n
She 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
\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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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