Shakespeare Martineau revealed raft of promotions across the Midlands - including new partners

Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has revealed almost 20 promotions across a variety of teams and locations, including 12 in the Midlands.  

Promoted to partner are real estate finance experts Afreen Cole and Hannah Pickering, both based in Birmingham, and debt and asset recovery specialist Katrina Gibson in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Employment solicitor Lubna Laheria, based in Birmingham, has been promoted to legal director. 

New senior associates are residential conveyancer Raza Ali in Nottingham; real estate finance specialist Ian Cole in Birmingham; real estate disputes lawyer Selica Khan in Birmingham; legal planning expert Josh Morley in Nottingham; and family lawyer Deanna Phillips-Mills in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Promoted to associate level are commercial real estate specialist Sukhpal Bhamrah in Leicester, tax expert Stefanos Giailidis in Birmingham and Ryan McNally in the debt and asset recovery team in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Managing director Victoria Tester said: "Our people are at the heart of everything we do and their development remains one of our most important priorities as a firm. These promotions reflect the breadth of talent across Shakespeare Martineau and the continued investment we make in supporting colleagues at every stage of their careers.

"It is always a pleasure to see individuals progress in this way, taking on new responsibilities and continuing to grow their impact across the business. Congratulations to all those who have achieved this well-earned recognition."