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26 April 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Farrer & Co—partner & senior counsel promotions

Four new partners & four new senior counsels for the firm in London

Independent law firm Farrer & Co has announced four promotions to partner, effective from 1 May: William Charrington, dispute resolution, Charmaine Pollock, employment, Nicola Pomfret, private client, and Laetitia Ransley, charity and community.

The firm also announced that Graham Anderson (dispute resolution), Blue Elliott (dispute resolution), Hoi-Yee Roper (dispute resolution), and Carole Howe (private client) will become senior counsel.

Commenting on the promotions, Rachel Lewis, a member of the firm’s management board said: ‘Recognising and rewarding talent and commitment is a core value of the firm, and one we are pleased to be continuing through our latest promotions, which will see the number of partners reach over 100 for the first time in our more than 300-year history.

‘William, Charmaine, Nicola and Laetitia are all highly valued members of the firm, who have shown outstanding innovation and excellence to the benefit of clients and colleagues, and we are delighted to see them join the partnership.

‘We are also very pleased that Graham, Blue, Hoi-Yee and Carole are being promoted to senior counsel, a testament to their outstanding contributions and valued support across the firm. I look forward to seeing the positive impact they will all make to our continued growth.’

Pictured, clockwise from top left: new partners William, Charmaine, Laetitia and Nicola.

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Cripps—Radius Law

Cripps—Radius Law

Commercial and technology practice boosted by team hire

Switalskis—Grimsby

Switalskis—Grimsby

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Slater Heelis—Will Newman & Lucy Spilsbury

Slater Heelis—Will Newman & Lucy Spilsbury

Property team boosted by two solicitor appointments

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