DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced 12 promotions in Newcastle.
As part of its annual promotions process, DWF has promoted Amy Ruffle, Lana Imrie, and Alex Cudden to senior associate. Gabriella Slater, Harry Thomson, and Michelle Elliott have been promoted to associate, while Ellis Billowes and Owen Cooper have both been promoted to lead paralegal.
Working across our Newcastle and Leeds offices, Julie Francis has been promoted to senior associate, while Emma McCullen and Amrita Grewal have been promoted to associates.
The firm, which recently reported that revenue has increased by 8% in the first half of its financial year, made 238 promotions globally. This includes 13 new promotions to partner or partner-equivalent roles. In addition, 13 existing DWF partners have been promoted to a higher career level within the partnership structure, including existing partner and managing partner of the Newcastle office, Lee Pickett.
Commenting on the recent promotions, Lee said: “I’m delighted to extend my congratulations to our newly-promoted colleagues in Newcastle this year. The promotion of these individuals highlights their dedication and the valuable contribution they’ve made to our business. I would like to thank them for their ongoing commitment to our success and look forward to their continued growth at DWF.”
The full list of promotions is:
Alex Cudden, Senior Associate
Amy Ruffle, Senior Associate
Julie Francis, Senior Associate
Lana Imrie, Senior Associate
Amrita Grewal, Associate
Emma McCullen, Associate
Gabriella Slater, Associate
Harry Thomson, Associate
Michelle Elliott, Associate
Ellis Billowes, Lead Paralegal
Owen Cooper, Lead Paralegal