Law firm Cripps has announced a record 18 promotions across its legal and business services teams.

Effective from 1 May 2017, these include three new partner-level appointments, two promotions to legal director, ten new managing associates and four new senior associates.

Managing partner Gavin Tyler said: “The high number of promotions this year not only reflects the firm’s continuing growth but also the commitment of the individuals to develop their careers at Cripps and deliver exceptional client service.”

The new partners are Julie Hughes (corporate) and James Lee (real estate). Ly...