Growing Midlands law firm makes flurry of promotions

A leading Midlands law firm has announced 17 promotions across its business as part of its on-going growth plans. 

Leamington-based Wright Hassall has appointed three Partners, two Senior Associates, eight Associates, a Legal Director and promoted three individuals within its wider Business Services teams.  

Those who have been promoted to Partner include Gemma Baker (Invoice Collection and Debt Recovery), John Gregory (Planning) and Tracy Ashby (Wills and Tax Planning); while Luke Moulton (Intellectual Property) and Sarah Beer (Agriculture and HS2) are now Senior Associates.

Kaleigh Brown, (Real Estate), Laura Steel (Commercial) and Nathan Hinks (Commercial Property) have been appointed as Associates, as have Patrick McCallum (Commercial), Rees Herrod (Corporate) and Sandra Piaskowska (Construction).

James Leighfield (Real Estate) and Jennifer Rhind (Litigation) have also achieved Associate status, while Claire Halle-Smith (Data Protection) has moved up to the position of Legal Director.

Also being promoted are three members of its Business Services teams, Ann-Marie Davis (Senior Executive Assistant), Shaan Johal (Compliance) and Charlotte Bowler (Sales & Marketing)

The promotions come in a year in which Wright Hassall - which employs more than 245 staff - is marking its 175th anniversary with a range of celebrations.

Sarah Perry, Managing Partner at Wright Hassall, said: “As a firm we pride ourselves on helping to develop and nurture the talents of our staff, and these promotions further underline this commitment.

“Our business, like so many others, has had to adapt and show resilience in what has been a challenging year, and we are delighted to now be in a position to promote these outstanding individuals who have all shown such dedication, application and teamwork in everything they do.”