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19 May 2011
Issue: 7466 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MFG Solicitors promotions

MFG Solicitors has promoted two new partners and an associate.

Tom Devey who joined MFG in 2002 becomes partner within the firm’s rural and agricultural division.

The corporate division’s Alex Hall has also been promoted to partner. During his four years with the firm he has developed a niche practice acting for dental practices, doctors’ surgeries and other healthcare businesses.

Also promoted is Helen Branson who is now an associate. Helen has been with MFG since 2003 and is currently the firm’s finance director.

Chairman Maynard Burton (also pictured) comments: “These are three high calibre appointments and add even more depth to the talent we have here at MFG.”
 

Issue: 7466 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth

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