NEWS MFG SOLICITORS ANNOUNCES TEN PARTNER AND ASSOCIATE PROMOTIONS
these latest promotions across a wide spectrum of expertise. “To see five hugely experienced lawyers step up to become partners is another proud moment for us and they will prove to be superb appointments in the months and years ahead. “Meanwhile, having many more rising stars stepping up to become senior associates and associates shows we are well prepared for the future in a number of specialisms.”
Midlands law firm MFG Solicitors has announced ten promotions which includes five new partners and two senior associates. Residential property specialist Javed Ahmed is promoted to partner and will continue in his role as head of the firm’s Residential Conveyancing team. In the same division, Nichola Wilson also becomes a partner. Family law expert Rupinder Nandra has also been promoted to partner, alongside Lisa Morrison in the firm’s Commercial Property department, and trusts and estates lawyer in the Private Client team, Tom Evans. mfg has also announced two senior associate promotions within its awardwinning Agriculture and Rural Affairs
team who look after the interests of farmers, landowners and rural businesses – with highly respected lawyers Tom Bell and Hannah Taylor being promoted. Meanwhile, the firm has also confirmed that wills and probate specialist Ellie Newman, corporate lawyer Matt Allen, and litigation expert Stephanie Rushfirth, have each been promoted to associate level. Maynard Burton, partner and chairman of mfg Solicitors said: “We are expanding in a variety of areas with more and more people and businesses looking to us for professional advice. This means we must have nothing but the best teams in place so I am delighted with
The confirmed list of annual promotions is as follows: Partner promotions: • Javed Ahmed – Residential Property • Nichola Wilson – Residential Property • Rupinder Nandra – Family • Lisa Morrison – Commercial Property • Thomas Evans – Private Client Senior Associate promotions: • Tom Bell – Agriculture and Rural Affairs • Hannah Taylor – Agriculture & Rural Affairs Associate promotions: • Ellie Newman – Private Client • Matt Allen – Corporate • Stephanie Rushfirth – Litigation
SHOOSMITHS COLLEAGUES RAISE FUNDS IN FOOTBALLER’S LEGACY Regis was one of the first black footballers to play in the top divisions of English football, including for Midlandsbased clubs West Bromwich Albion, Coventry, Aston Villa and Wolves. Following his death in January 2018, aged just 59, Cyrille’s family vowed to continue his commitment to charity work through pursuing projects close to him.
Members of the corporate and banking team from Shoosmiths’ Birmingham office swapped their suits for running shoes this week as they completed an ambitious run in support of their nominated charity The Cyrille Regis Legacy Trust. The law firm’s regional corporate and banking team have been supporting the charity since July 2021, in honour of the footballing legend and trailblazer Cyrille Regis. 14
These include developing and supporting football-based projects and breaking down barriers across communities, as well as creating and supporting mentoring initiatives that improve the opportunities available to people from disadvantaged backgrounds. On Thursday 7 July, the team completed the run between the three Midlands football clubs Cyrille played for: • Coventry City Building Society Stadium to Villa Park – 38.1km (run by Joe Machin, Natalie Barnes, Anna Riley and Dan Thomas) • Villa Park to the Hawthorns – 6.9km
(run by Daniel Shilvock) • Molineux to the Hawthorns – 18.8km (run by Alice Richmond) The team are welcoming donations via the trust’s website. Daniel Shilvock, corporate partner at Shoosmiths said: “We are thrilled Shoosmiths could support the Cyrille Regis Legacy Trust. Cyrille was a footballing icon, pioneer and a trailblazer – not just in the Midlands but beyond. Cyrille’s wife Julia and all at the charity do amazing work. It is fantastic to see his life honoured in such a way – a fitting legacy to a great man.” Julia Regis, wife of Cyrille Regis, said: “We are so pleased Shoosmiths has chosen to support our charity and help us to transform the lives of young people in this region through our ‘Strike a Change’ mentoring programme. To find out more about how you can get involved, please visit www. cyrilleregis.com and follow the charity on social media.
