Blacks Solicitors has marked a notable milestone with the promotion of 21 members across multiple specialist teams, reinforcing its position in the legal industry.
- Promotions were announced across various departments including real estate, commercial dispute resolution, and residential property, strengthening the firm’s service offerings.
- Key promotions include Paul Sagar and Marcus Kaye, who have advanced to partners, underlining their impactful contributions to the firm’s success.
- The firm celebrated a record net turnover of £17 million in 2023, highlighting the effectiveness of its strategic growth and investment in team development.
- Blacks Solicitors’ commitment to team progression is evidenced by the diverse roles recognised, from senior associate solicitors to associate chartered legal executives.
In an impressive display of organisational advancement, Blacks Solicitors has elevated 21 of its employees to new roles, spanning across seven key departments within the firm. This strategic move is a testament to the firm’s dedication to fostering talent and expertise in its workforce. The departments benefiting from these promotions include real estate, commercial dispute resolution, residential property, employment, IT, real estate litigation, and private wealth & succession.
Among the notable promotions, Paul Sagar from the real estate litigation team, who joined the firm in 2022, and Marcus Kaye, a real estate specialist since 2017, have been made partners. Their leadership and expertise are integral to Blacks Solicitors’ continued success. Marcus Kaye, reflecting on his promotion, expressed his commitment to enhancing the firm’s real estate specialism, particularly in real estate finance transactions.
Promotions were also secured by Anna Schiavetta to associate solicitor in employment law, Danielle Swainston in commercial dispute resolution, and Claire Cooper in residential property. Senior associate solicitor titles were conferred upon Annie Beaumont, Samantha Simpson, Andrew Morgan, Yat Wong, and Ben Finley, recognising their excellence in private wealth & succession, residential property, and commercial dispute resolution.
In a demonstration of her skills, Anna Schiavetta played a pivotal role in a landmark disability discrimination case related to menopause, alongside barrister Rachel Senior. This case reportedly achieved the highest award on record for such discrimination in the UK, showcasing the calibre of expertise within Blacks Solicitors.
Further reinforcing its capabilities in residential property, the firm has promoted several individuals to non-qualified associates, including Jack Parkinson, Will Ashton, and others. Additionally, IT experts Andy Manns and Gavin Peer were rewarded for their contributions, and Dawn Atkinson was promoted to associate chartered legal executive.
Training partner Tom Moyes emphasised the firm’s strategy of investing in its people, attributing Blacks Solicitors’ sustained success to the collective efforts and collaboration of its team. He anticipates further achievements as the promoted members of the firm continue to advance throughout 2024.
Blacks Solicitors’ recent promotions illustrate its unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and enhancing its service excellence.
