Shoosmiths promotes eight lawyers to partner or legal director
National law firm Shoosmiths has announced eight new partners and legal directors in the firm's May promotions round.
The eight lawyers promoted are:
- Anna Cartledge (partner; real estate – planning; Birmingham)
- Simon McArdle (partner; commercial; Birmingham)
- Antonia Blackwell (legal director; commercial; Birmingham)
- Nichola Jenkins (legal director; commercial; Birmingham)
- Sherif Malak (partner; commercial; London)
- Julia Ishak (legal director; commercial; Solent)
- Lisa On-Iam (partner; real estate; Manchester
- Matthew Kemp (legal director; real estate; Nottingham)
They are joined by 18 new senior associates. All promotions take effect from 1 May.
Shoosmiths' chief executive Claire Rowe said: “Promotions serve as an ideal opportunity to recognise the expertise and commitment our people bring to the firm.
“Senior-level promotions are earned by building strong relationships with our clients and by taking on additional responsibilities. Both are integral to Shoosmiths’ success.
“This latest round of promotions demonstrates the strength and depth of the people at Shoosmiths and our ongoing commitment to ensuring we have the best people to deliver the client results.”