Also Birmingham-based, Meriel O’Loughlin and Solihull-based Elaine Hart have been promoted to legal director.

Promoted to associate are Rob Norris, Selica Khan, Paul McMaster, Tom Riley and Christopher Neale in Birmingham; and Deanna Phillips-Mills and Katrina Gibson in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Commercial property and development expert Meriel O’Loughlin acts for commercial occupiers and landlords in the industrial and education sectors, as well as commercial developers. She also has experience in acting for national banks, undertaking the required property due diligence and preparing bespoke security packages for transactions.

Supporting individuals, Elaine Hart advises on estate planning, probate matters and various trust structures. Elaine also helps clients with Powers of Attorney and deputy’s accounts.

Promoted to associate, Selica Khan works in property litigation; Paul McMaster specialises in private client; Tom Riley and Christopher Neale work in restructuring and insolvency; and practicing family law are Deanna Phillips-Mills and Rob Norris. Katrina Gibson works in the debt and asset recovery team.

Victoria Tester, managing director at Shakespeare Martineau, said: “I am thrilled to see so many of our existing and emerging leaders promoted across such a broad range of teams and office hubs.

“Developing home-grown talent is hugely important, we know that our investments in training and coaching pay back dividends in the quality of service our people provide to our clients and in the way they pay it forward in supporting their colleagues who are just starting their careers with us.

“Congratulations to all who have taken this significant step in their careers.”