Forbes Solicitors achieves strong growth and promotes 15

Forbes Solicitors has made 15 promotions across its teams on the back of a strong financial year. The firm has continued to expand its commercial, public sector and private client divisions with new partner promotions including: Elizabeth Whittaker (Wills, Trusts & Probate), David Scully (Crime), Georgina Kenny (Property Litigation), Jo Handler (Employment), Louise Alasirt and Natalie Argent (Insurance).

Three people have been promoted to senior associate, namely: Samantha Robinson (HRG Litigation), Sheroze Nadeem (Dispute Resolution) and Javaid Sabrine (Crime).  Six others received promotions to associate level: Alice Earnshaw (Employment), Andrew Wilkinson (Commercial Property), Jess Glover (Insurance), Michelle Kemp (Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence), Shannon Thompson (Wills, Trusts & Probate) and Warren Smethurst (Insurance).

The firm has set its sights on becoming the number one regional law firm in the UK and has ambitious growth plans for the year ahead.

Pauline Wild, managing partner, who took on the role three years ago after being with the firm since joining as a trainee, said: “We’re an independent firm with 200 years of heritage behind us but an even brighter future ahead. Our difference is our people and values, and we’ve built the framework and high-performing culture for everyone to thrive.”

“These promotions reflect the hard work put in by all our colleagues and the talent and ambition that exists right across the firm. It’s great to see such a wide range of teams represented which demonstrates the breadth of expertise we can offer individuals, businesses and public sector organisations. I’m delighted to announce this latest round of promotions for this brilliant group of professionals who all live and breathe our values day-in, day-out – they’re fantastic ambassadors for our firm.”