Switalskis has promoted 21 people across 10 of its departments as part of its latest promotions round.
Recognising talent within the law firm, Switalskis has promoted 7 people to senior associate and 14 to associate positions. The promotions come on the heels of the successful integration of Switalskis’ acquired businesses, Pryers and Atherton Godfrey.
Switalskis’ clinical negligence department leads the way with the firm’s largest number of promotions. The team’s senior associate promotions include Clare Gooch, Linda Smith and Sian Stevens. Burhan Akhtar, Claire Garrity, Hannah Cazaly, Helena Tindall, Jonathan Gray and Sadie Simpson.
Colleagues in the firm’s child abuse compensation; child care; commercial property; costs; Court of Protection; IT; personal injury; risk and compliance; and special projects teams have also been recognised. The firm promoted George Lockley, Katrina Elsey, Ryan Dhinsa and Sarah Wildey to senior associate. Switalskis also promoted Danielle Smithurst, Emily Park, Kaz Skutenko Jones, Louise Haywood, Robyn Mayoh, Ros Raine, Samantha Follows and Samantha Kinder-Naylor to associate.
Ruth Coneron, who is chair of Switalskis’ successful career development programme, says: “We believe in going beyond the conventional to create an environment that is supportive, balanced and nurtures growth. Our career development programme supports this and brings clarity, structure and transparency to the promotion process. We are proud to see these 21 brilliant people further advance in their careers.”
Switalskis’ managing director John Durkan stated: “It’s fantastic to see so many of our people recognised for their talent. We set the bar high and these people demonstrate absolute dedication and play a significant role in our success. I’m excited to see their continued contributions further enhance our reputation and ability to best support clients when they need it most.”
Image: Switalskis’ newly promoted associates and senior associates with Switalskis director and chair of its Career Development Programme, Ruth Coneron (third from left).
