Law firm Shoosmiths has announced eight new partners in its May promotions round.
In the firm’s Nottingham office, Matthew Kemp has been appointed as partner. Kemp advises funds, landlords and corporates, with a particular focus on investment.
The other new Shoosmiths partners are: Jill Briggs, Kate Garcia, Holly Hirst, Liz McKillop Paley, Chris Moakes, 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.”