Celebrating 25 Promotions, Including Five New Partners 

We are proud to announce 25 promotions, including five new partners – strengthening our expertise and leadership across the business.

Effective 1 November 2026, the promotions span a range of practice areas, recognising who are contributing to the firm’s growth and supporting our ambitions for the future.

Five people have been promoted to partner: Hannah Brassington-MacDonald in commercial real estate, Steven Skiba and Alex Ryan in commercial litigation, Ruo Wu in charities, and Alan Hamblett in debt and asset recovery.

Five people have joined the legal director ranks: Rajiv Vaiyata in commercial real estate, Lauren Crowhurst in private client, Natalie Thorpe and Anton Letten in commercial litigation, and David Perdikou in Scotland. Reva Jain, in the managed legal services team, has been promoted to company secretarial director.

Three people have been promoted to senior associate: Reveka Athanasiadou in commercial services, Kuldeep Chauhan in private client, and Danny Stott in managed legal services.

A further 11 people have been promoted to associate: Jing Wang and Zain Siddiqui in corporate, Kiran Jani in commercial real estate, Anthony Chan in residential development, Harriet Wood in infrastructure, Kate Bartels in education, Amy Richardson-Foster in employment, Frazer Magunda in affordable housing, Stena Royal in healthcare, Hanifah Nawaz in real estate finance, and Helen Walczak in residential conveyancing.

Victoria Tester, managing director, said: “A law firm’s long-term success depends on the strength of its people and its ability to develop the next generation of leaders.

“If we want to keep growing, compete for the most significant work and deliver for clients at the highest level, it’s important we give talented people the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, build their reputations and shape the future of the business.

“These promotions are a statement of confidence in our people and the future of Shakespeare Martineau. We are recognising individuals who are already making a difference, while investing in the leaders who will drive the firm forward.”

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