UK Top 50 law firm, Birketts, has announced the promotion of seven new Partners to the firm’s Partnership.
Joining the partnership are:
- Lynsey Ellard, Property Litigation
- Sam Greenhalgh, Employment
- Laura Jones, Real Estate Investment
- Nicola Lebish, Residential Property
- Nick Pickersgill, Commercial Property
- Sacha Wooldridge, Immigration
- Charlotte Wormstone, Property Litigation
The internal promotions bring the total number of Partners to 109. They represent another successful 12 months for the firm, which became a UK Top 50 Law Firm, achieved 40% female Partnership and completed a merger with Batchelors to open its sixth office in Sevenoaks.
On the promotions, Jonathan Agar, Chief Executive, said: “It gives us great pleasure to announce this year’s Partnership promotions. These lawyers have all demonstrated commitment to Birketts’ values and this, as well as their leading expertise, makes each of them a huge asset to the firm. I’m looking forward to seeing their continued growth as they play a larger role in taking Birketts to the next level.”
James Austin, Senior Partner, added: “These latest promotions reflect what has been another strong year for the firm and just go to show the depth of talent we are so fortunate to have. All of the new Partners have already contributed hugely to Birketts’ success, and I would like to thank them for this as well as wish them all the very best for their future as Partners of the firm.”