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Public services specialist Rebecca Gilbert has become a senior associate in the latest round of promotions at national law firm Geldards.

Details: 02.Jan.2019

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Other lawyers promoted by the firm to senior associate are:

Stuart Walters, Commercial Property
Ruth Thurland, Dispute Resolution
Rachel Mills, Employment
Gillian Crouch, Private Client
Joanne Maclean, Infrastructure and Construction
Bethan Walsh, Corporate

Five solicitors have meanwhile been promoted to Associate; Natalie Haydon-Yeung (Family), Sharon Lowe (Commercial Property), Aller Dawlat (Networks), Camille French-Williams (Commercial) and Emma Brown (Infrastructure and Construction).

The 12 promotions came into effect on 1 January 2019.

Melissa Moran, Head of HR, said: “Congratulations to all twelve solicitors on their well-deserved promotions. They are all very talented lawyers in their fields who have shown legal excellence, dedication and loyalty to both the firm and their clients.

“These promotions span our office network and practice areas, reflecting the talent and strength we have across the firm as we enter 2019.”