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DWF announces 20 promotions in Birmingham 

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced 20 promotions in its Birmingham office as part of its latest global promotions round. 

As part of its annual promotions process, insurance lawyers Jacqui Kendall and Neville Sampson were promoted to partner, while insurance partner, Miles Hepworth, was promoted to a more senior level within the partnership this year. 

Three colleagues were also promoted to director or equivalent roles: Peter Wallis, Claire Pritchard and Dravin Bheemah. 

The promotions form part of DWF’s global promotions round, which saw 263 colleagues promoted across the business, including 22 new partners or partner-equivalent roles. A further 18 existing partners were also promoted to a higher career level within the partnership structure. 

Commenting on the recent promotions, Jon Stevens, managing partner of DWF in Birmingham, said: “It’s fantastic to see so many talented colleagues across our Birmingham office recognised through this year’s promotions round. Each promotion reflects the hard work, commitment and expertise these individuals bring to our clients, teams and the wider business every day. I would like to congratulate everyone on these well-deserved achievements and wish them every success as they continue to progress their careers at DWF.” 

The remaining promotions are: 

  • Adam Brain, Senior Associate, Birmingham 
  • Charlotte Roberts, Senior Associate, Birmingham 
  • Jaz Chahal, Senior Associate, Birmingham 
  • Oleksandra Vytiaganets, Senior Associate, Birmingham 
  • Oliver Palmer, Senior Associate, Birmingham 
  • Samuel Dawber, Senior Associate, Birmingham 
  • Jeskirat Johal, Associate, Birmingham 
  • Kathryn Emmerson, Associate, Birmingham 
  • Katie Helps, Associate, Birmingham 
  • Narissa Pankhania, Associate, Birmingham 
  • Rachna Matharu, Associate, Birmingham 
  • Rebecca Walton, Associate, Birmingham 
  • Sukhbir Mann, Costs Advisor, Birmingham 
  • Efti Christou, Lead Paralegal, Birmingham 

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