Law firm Shoosmiths has announced eight new partners in its May promotions round. 

In the firm’s Birmingham office, Jill Briggs has been appointed as partner. Briggs acts for housebuilders in acquisitions of development sites, strategic options, promotion agreements and regeneration schemes on a nationwide basis.

The other new Shoosmiths partners are: Kate Garcia, Holly Hirst, Liz McKillop Paley, Chris Moakes, Matthew Kemp, Lisa Sigalet and Brian West.

Shoosmiths has also promoted 12 to legal director and 24 to principal associate.

Shoosmiths chairperson, Peter Duff, said:

“We would like to thank all this year’s promotees for their contribution to Shoosmiths. The dedication they have shown to clients and their commitment to Shoosmiths’ values has been exceptional. 

“At Shoosmiths, we are committed to developing and nurturing our people to create the best lawyers of tomorrow – getting this right is integral to Shoosmiths’ strategic expansion across our chosen markets in the years to come.”