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12 July 2012
Issue: 7522 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Promotions at Birkett Long

Five staff receive promotions

Birkett Long has announced the promotions of Wendy Kelly, Helen Pettican, Emma Waters and Emma Wraight, who become associates, and of Claire Read, who becomes equity partner. Wendy has been the chief cashier of the firm for more than 20 years. Helen started as a secretary before working her way up to quality manager in her 25 years at the firm. Emma Waters is a member of the personal tax, trusts and probate team. Emma Wraight specialises in commercial and residential property law and Claire is head of personal tax, trusts and probate in Chelmsford.

Issue: 7522 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

NEWS
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
Employers cannot rely on wellbeing services alone to defend workplace stress claims after a High Court decision awarding almost £1m to an overworked employee
Andy Burnham's brand of 'Manchesterism' could offer fresh thinking on legal aid and access to justice if it reaches Westminster, according to Roger Smith, NLJ columnist and former director of JUSTICE
The constitutional fallout from a change of prime minister, rather than the politics, is under scrutiny as questions arise over the limits of executive authority in a leadership transition
The legal profession is undergoing a fundamental shift from selling services to creating technology-enabled products, according to Professor Luke Mason, Head of School of Law at Regent's University London
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