Biggest promotion round in last ten years for the Firm
International legal practice Osborne Clarke announces one of its biggest recent UK promotions rounds, with 11 of its lawyers being made up to Partner and five promoted to Legal Director on 1st May 2024.
"I'm proud of this new group of Partners and Legal Directors and pleased we're able to recognise their contribution to Osborne Clarke on the back of the firm's strong performance this year. Their promotions are critical to growing key service lines and sectors, as well as delivering on our client strategy."
London Partners: Rebecca Francis, Seamus McKimm, Chris Ratcliffe and Leanne Wright.
Bristol Partners: Leanne Coates, Adam Hayward, Tobias Hole, Duncan Parker, Andrew Parsons, Eleanor Williams and Chris Wrigley.
Legal Directors: Jo Taylor and Kate Mellor in London; Martha Arnold and Sarah McCool in Bristol and Elizabeth Yell in Reading.
Launch of New Partner Leadership Programme
Building on the support and investment the firm makes in new partners, Osborne Clarke has launched a New Partner Leadership Programme that aims to further support and develop newly promoted partners as they transition into the role.
"In terms of setting our recently promoted partners up for success, our New Partner Leadership Programme lays the foundation for a successful and sustainable partnership career," said Conrad.
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