Trio of new partners among host of Midlands promotions at Shakespeare Martineau

Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has made almost 20 promotions across its Midlands offices, including three new partners. 

The new partners include Steven Skiba, based in Nottingham, and Alex Ryan, based in Leicester, in commercial litigation, and Alan Hamblett in debt and asset recovery in Stratford-upon-Avon. 

Four people have joined the legal director ranks in Nottingham: Rajiv Vaiyata in commercial real estate, Lauren Crowhurst in private client, and Natalie Thorpe and Anton Letten in commercial litigation. 

Three people have been promoted to senior associate: Reveka Athanasiadou in commercial services and Kuldeep Chauhan in private client, both in Leicester, and Danny Stott in managed legal services in Birmingham. 

A further nine people have moved up to associate: Kiran Jani in commercial real estate, Kate Bartels in education, Amy Richardson-Foster in employment and Hanifah Nawaz in real estate finance in Birmingham; Zain Siddiqui in corporate, Anthony Chan in residential development and Helen Walczak in residential conveyancing in Leicester; and Harriet Wood in infrastructure and Frazer Magunda in affordable housing in Stratford-upon-Avon.  

Managing director Victoria Tester said: "A law firm's long-term success depends on the strength of its people and its ability to develop the next generation of leaders. 

"If we want to keep growing, compete for the most significant work and deliver for clients at the highest level, it's important we give talented people the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, build their reputations and shape the future of the business. 

"These 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."