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Law firm Devonshires has promoted five solicitors to partner in its annual promotions round, taking the number of partners at the firm to 53.

Details: 05.Apr.2023

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The five partners are:

Rachel Orgill-Harris - Banking, Corporate & Governance
Natalie Swales - Banking, Corporate & Governance
Carlos Fernandes - Property Securitisation
Joanna Bouloux - Real Estates & Projects
Pauline Lépissier - Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

Philip Barden, senior partner of Devonshires, said: “Congratulations to all five of our newly promoted partners. They are all excellent solicitors with a passion for getting the best possible outcome for their clients.

“I’m delighted that these recent promotions also take our female partner count to over 45% demonstrating our ambition to attract and develop a diverse workforce. The future success of the firm will be in their hands, so it is gratifying and reassuring to welcome ambitious, driven and hard-working lawyers to the partnership at an exciting time of growth for us.”