A record number of promotions have been made by law firm Thrings as it continues to strengthen its teams at all levels.
As well as six new partners, its latest promotions round also includes 10 new senior associates and six associates in a move the firm said reflected its plan for growth across its offices in the South West and South.
One of the six new partners is Natalie Ward, pictured, from the employment team in Bristol, while Bristol office associates Beth Paja and Hayley Brickell (both real estate), Joe Watkins (corporate), Richie Rees (agriculture litigation) and Lucy Hodgkins (paragon costs) have become senior associates.
The newly appointed Bristol-based associates are Rebecca Stanton (planning), Matt Cornforth (corporate) and Ryan Small (agriculture litigation).
Natalie Ward, who joined Thrings 18 years ago, specialises in employment law, advising on contentious and non-contentious legal matters for a range of corporate clients from owner-managed businesses to PLCs.
She has a particular interest in the impact of employment law on agriculture businesses and families.
Thrings managing partner Simon Holdsworth said: “Our goal to have the best talent to act for our clients very much starts with retaining and nurturing the outstanding individuals we have.
“I am delighted to see colleagues continuing to excel across the firm, a fact that has been reflected by our biggest round of promotions to date.
“This has been a fantastic past year for Thrings, and I want to congratulate the new partners, senior associates and associates on their appointments, the result of a lot of dedication and hard work, and I want to wish them every success.”
Thrings also has offices in Bath, London, Lydney, Romsey, Ross-on-Wye and Swindon.
