Chadwick Lawrence Announces Six Promotions

At Chadwick Lawrence we’re welcoming in the New Year with two Partner and four Associate promotions.

Our newly promoted colleagues are recognised for their hard work and dedication.

Zoe Allen and Andrew Dickinson from our Dispute Litigation Team in Leeds, Kirstin MacDonald from our Real Estate Team in Morley and Matt Perry from our Acclaim Team in Leeds are promoted to Associate. Ruth Nippers from our Real Estate Team in Leeds and Leanne Franks from the Corporate & Commercial Team in Leeds are promoted to Salaried Partner.

Zoe, who is promoted from Litigation Executive to Associate, says: “Having started my legal journey with Chadwick Lawrence as a work-experience student during college and having flourished with the team for over 6-years since then, it means a great deal to be taking this next step as an Associate with a firm that inspired and believed in me from my early days.”

Andrew, who is promoted from Solicitor to Associate, says: “I am delighted. My promotion is reflective of the team approach and commitment from the firm to invest in individuals and towards organic growth in the business. The continued development of Chadwick Lawrence makes it an exciting place to continue my career and I am looking forward to being part of the growth of the business.”

Matt says: “It is a great honour to be able to serve as an Associate of a successful law firm. It shows the firm recognises my abilities and hard work and that they have the confidence in me to succeed further in my career. I am looking forward to the new challenges and opportunities this promotion presents.”

Ruth, who is promoted from Associate to Salaried Partner, and says: “I aspired to become a Solicitor when I was a teenager and as I developed my knowledge of what a legal career could look like, I was determined to become a Partner at a law firm. Becoming Partner at Chadwick Lawrence is an accolade. The visions and values are aligned with me, and I hope to continue to help encourage and develop individuals and the wider firm.”

Associate Leanne Franks, says of her promotion to Salaried Partner: “I am thrilled to be promoted to Partner and head of the Corporate and Commercial department. I have been at the firm seven years, and I have learnt so much while I have been here. I am excited to play my part in leading and growing this fantastic team.”

Managing Partner Neil Wilson says: “I’m delighted to announce these New Year promotions. They are well earned and deserved, with everyone demonstrating dedication, passion, and excellence in their respective legal fields. These individuals also embrace and embody our company values, setting the highest examples for their teams. I’m incredibly proud of the team at Chadwick Lawrence and the hard work everyone puts into the firm. It’s fantastic to start 2023 with these significant promotions.”

Discover more about our team here.

Image 1: L-R (Front) Newly promoted Zoe Allen, Andrew Dickinson and Ruth Nippers (Back) Partner Bhavna Patel with newly promoted Matt Perry and Kirstin MacDonald alongside Partner Dan Hirst.

Image 2: L-R Partner Dan Hirst with newly promoted Leanne Franks