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Burges Salmon announces record number of director appointments
Burges Salmon has announced a record round of director promotions, appointing 20 new directors across its business as part of its long-term growth and leadership strategy.
The independent law firm said the appointments, which took effect from May 1, mark the largest director promotion round in its history and reflect continued investment in developing leadership talent across the organisation.
For the first time, the firm has also appointed two Business Services directors, recognising the growing importance of specialist operational and transformation teams in supporting client delivery and business growth.
“The range of departments represented demonstrates our continued momentum and investment in our people,” said Alice Bretherton, chief people officer at Burges Salmon
The newly appointed directors are:
Business Services
Eddie Twemlow — director of technology (Bristol)
Louise Thomas — director of transformation and projects (Bristol)
Corporate
Briony Barber (Bristol)
Hannah Barton (Bristol)
Pensions and Lifetime Savings
Kelly Beattie
Jack Gillions
Elena O’Leary (Bristol)
Hannah Taylor (Bristol)
Dispute Resolution
Patrick Bettle
Rebecca Byczok (Bristol)
Lloyd Nail (Bristol)
Andrew Walls (Bristol)
Banking and Finance
Elin Blundell (Bristol)
Chris Herford (Bristol)
Planning and Compulsory Purchase
Laura Fuller (Bristol)
Matt Tucker (Bristol)
Real Estate
Sally-Anne Hayles (Bristol)
Alix McKenzie-Wain (Bristol)
Tax, Trusts and Family
Andrew Kerr (Bristol)
Construction and Engineering
Mark Summers
Alice Bretherton, chief people officer at Burges Salmon, said: “This year’s director promotions represent our largest appointment round to date and reflect the strength and breadth of talent across Burges Salmon.
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“The range of departments represented demonstrates our continued momentum and investment in our people, building leadership capability for the long term and ensuring we continue to deliver an exceptional service to our clients.”
She added that appointing Business Services directors for the first time recognised the “vital role” played by operational teams in supporting the firm’s future growth.
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