Alison Davidson-Cox (banking) has been made partner, after first joining Gateley as a solicitor in 2012. Gemma Murphy-Punzo (corporate) has also been promoted to legal director.
Overall, six people have been promoted to senior associate: Paul Oxley and Jonathan Cree (both residential development), Eliza Summerfield (real estate), Jamie Gillespie (corporate), Ed Locock (commercial dispute resolution (CDR)), and Sonia Thandi (complex international recovery work (CIRW)).
Promoted to associate are Simon Jarvis and Harveer Mehat (both residential development), Parmjit Singh (corporate), Lauren Jones (banking), Sara Hipkiss (CDR), and Sophie McCormick (regulatory & business defence).
Property consultancy Gateley Hamer has also announced a senior appointment in Birmingham, with Malcolm Newman appointed director.
Birmingham office head Rebecca Sherwin said: “I’m delighted to announce so many well-deserved promotions within the team here in Birmingham. All these promotions are a reflection of the immense talent we have at Gateley and testament to the hard work and dedication they have shown in delivering results that have delighted our clients, inspired our people and supported our communities.”
Overall, Gateley has announced 78 promotions across 15 of the Group’s UK offices, with nine individuals made partner.
