UK law firm Wright Hassall has promoted 2018 eprivateclient Top 35 Under 35 Katie Alsop to partner.

Ms Alsop began her career as a secretary in the wills trusts and tax team at Wright Hassall where she then progressed to associate solicitor in the contentious probate team.

She obtained a law degree and the LPC over five and two years respectively whilst working full-time as a paralegal and then trainee.

Ms Alsop is a committee member of the local branch of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution and is an active participant in Wright Hassall’s pro-bono scheme.