Legal and business service provider DWF has announced 29 promotions in its Leeds office, with professional indemnity partner Matthew Reynolds moving to a more senior level in the partnership, and Ian Cooper promoted to partner and UK head of adjusting.
Ian Drew has been promoted to director within the claims management and adjusting business, while insurance lawyer Sarah Baker has also been promoted to the position of director. Abigail Jennings and Geraldine Bacon, also insurance lawyers, have been promoted to senior associate, alongside finance and restructuring lawyer Eleanor Steele and real estate lawyer Satinder Kainth.
Working across the company’s Newcastle and Leeds offices, Julie Francis has been promoted to senior associate, while Emma McCullen and Amrita Grewal have been promoted to associates.
The firm, which recently reported that revenue has increased by 8% in the first half of its financial year, made 238 promotions globally. This includes 13 new promotions to partner or partner-equivalent roles. In addition, 13 existing DWF partners have been promoted to a higher career level within the partnership structure
Managing partner of DWF in Leeds, Andrew Batterton, said: “I’m proud to see so many well-deserved promotions within our Leeds office again this year. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, and their achievements reflect the strength of our team. Congratulations to all those promoted – I look forward to supporting your continued success.”
