Irwin Mitchell Promotes 14 To Partner Roles Across UK Offices

Advisor - People | Apr 10, 2025 | Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell, a prominent law firm, announced the promotion of 14 colleagues to partner status, covering a diverse range of personal and business legal services departments. This announcement is part of their annual promotions round, which this year tallied up to 124 promotions including roles in Associate, Senior Associate, and Legal Director ranks. The newly appointed partners will serve in areas such as Employment, Public Law, Court of Protection, Medical Negligence, Serious Injury, and Asbestos and Occupational Disease, spread across multiple UK regions including Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham, and their newest office in Nottingham. The promotions are expected to take effect on the 1st of May, 2024, pending regulatory approvals. Group CEO Craig Marshall highlighted the diversity and dedication of the newly promoted individuals, whose broad experiences are anticipated to enrich the firm’s competency and client servicing. Irwin Mitchell, which achieved a revenue milestone over £300 million in 2024, continues its expansion with recent openings in Brighton and strategic investment moves in Scotland, including a noteworthy merge involving Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie.

Sectors

  • Legal Services
  • Corporate Expansion and Development

Geography

  • United Kingdom – Irwin Mitchell's promotions and expansions are taking place across various locations in the UK such as Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham, and Nottingham.

Industry

  • Legal Services – The promotions within Irwin Mitchell pertain specifically to the legal services industry, emphasizing the firm's capability in offering diverse legal solutions across personal and business law.
  • Corporate Expansion and Development – Irwin Mitchell is engaged in growth activities including office expansions and strategic mergers, highlighting their focus on business development in the legal sector.

Financials

  • 300m – Irwin Mitchell's revenue milestone achieved in 2024.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Irwin MitchellLaw FirmCompanyA major UK law firm engaged in offering diverse legal services and currently undergoing expansion.
Craig MarshallGroup Chief Executive OfficerPersonThe CEO of Irwin Mitchell, commenting on the firm’s promotional activities and strategic expansion.
Wright, Johnston & MackenzieInvestment/Strategic PartnerCompanyA firm in Scotland with investment ties to Irwin Mitchell, involved in a merger pending approvals.
Davidson Chalmers StewartMerging CompanyCompanyA Scottish legal firm merging with Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie as part of Irwin Mitchell's expansion.
Shazia ShahPartner - EmploymentPersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Birmingham.
Saoirse De BontPartner - Public LawPersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Manchester.
Sally MurphyPartner - Court of ProtectionPersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Manchester.
Helen SmithPartner - Public LawPersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Newcastle.
Becky BrownPartner - Medical NegligencePersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Southampton.
Shahin MasterPartner - Medical NegligencePersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Manchester.
Sarah SharplesPartner - Medical NegligencePersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Manchester.
Sharon WilliamsPartner - Medical NegligencePersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Manchester.
Rosie ReadingPartner - Medical NegligencePersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Birmingham.
Nicola HandleyPartner - Asbestos and Occupational DiseasePersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Leeds.
Hayley HillPartner - Asbestos and Occupational DiseasePersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Birmingham.
Claire PilsworthPartner - Serious InjuryPersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell serving Sheffield and Nottingham.
Jennifer PollockPartner - Family LawPersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Bristol.
Sarah PatonPartner - Private Client AdvisoryPersonA newly promoted partner at Irwin Mitchell based in Reading.