Yorkshire-based niche law firm, Hawkswell Kilvington, has made a series of promotions to its senior team. The firm specialises in construction and engineering.
They have promoted Claire Saunders, Matthew Shotton and Rebecca Jackson to their new roles as legal directors.
The trio deal with complex and high value construction disputes. This includes adjudication, litigation, arbitration and mediation.
Thomas Salter, partner at Hawkswell Kilvington said, “We are incredibly proud to promote Claire, Matthew and Rebecca to the role of legal director. All three are exceptionally talented solicitors whose hard work and dedication is reflected not only in the results they achieve for our clients but also acts as an inspiration for others at the firm too.”
Salter continues by explaining that Claire has been with the firm since the first day of her training contract. He expresses pride in recognising her continued development with the firm.
Salter also expressed that Matthew is an outstanding lawyer, and that Rebecca is an integral part of the disputes team.
Commenting on their promotions, Claire Saunders said, “I am really looking forward to this next stage of my career and continuing to grow alongside the firm as Legal Director.“
Matthew Shotton added, “I am delighted to have been promoted and working as part of a progressive law firm, which is going from strength to strength.
“Hawkswell Kilvington is a well-regarded presence in the legal market and the quality of our work and the clients we advise is testament to this; I am looking forward to playing my part in the continued development and growth of the firm in this regard.”
Rebecca Jackson added, “I look forward to embarking on the next stage of my career and continuing to contribute in every way I can to support the firm’s continued growth and our longstanding reputation as eminent construction specialists.”
Hawkswell Kilvington represents a number of blue-chip construction-based clients and has gained recognition as a tier 1 firm in the Legal 500.
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Emma Cockings
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