Walkers is pleased to announce that 18 attorneys across its global offices have been invited to join the partnership. In addition, 13 associates have been promoted to senior counsel, or local equivalent, highlighting the continued growth of the firm over the past year.

In total, there were 31 promotions globally, which represents Walker's largest round of promotions to date. In effect from July 1 2019, there are nine promotions in the Cayman Islands, six in Ireland, five in Hong Kong, four in London, three in Singapore, two in Jersey and one the British Virgin Islands and Guernsey offices respectively.

Walkers' Global Managing Partner, Ingrid Pierce, states, "We are delighted to announce this year's partner and counsel promotions. The number of promotions we have made this year is indicative of the depth of skill across the firm and the commitment to our clients. I am proud to work with such talented colleagues who bring a wealth of expertise to our core legal services."

18 New Partners Announced

In the Cayman Islands office, Bicrom Das (Investment Funds), Clive Thomas (Private Capital & Trusts), Ed Pearson (Investment Funds), Monique Bhullar (Private Capital & Trusts) and Tamsin West (Investment Funds) have all joined the partnership.

In Ireland, Eimear Keane (Investment Funds), Ian McNamee (Finance), Niall Esler (Regulatory & Risk Advisory) and Paddy Rath (Finance) are made partners.

In Hong Kong, Alice Molan (Regulatory & Risk Advisory), Jo Lit (Investment Funds & Corporate) and Rupen Shah (Finance) have joined the partnership.

In London, Mark Galazzi (Finance) and Sara Hall (Regulatory & Risk Advisory) are made partners.

In Singapore, Tim Stevens (Investment Funds & Corporate) and Shirleen Tan (Finance) take up partner roles.

In the British Virgin Islands, Murray Laing (Insolvency & Dispute Resolution) is made a partner.

In Jersey, Christopher Reed (Investment Funds) joins the partnership.

We also recognise the following 13 new appointments:

• Victoria Pratt (Guernsey) is now Senior Counsel in the Employment Group
• John Cartwright (Hong Kong) is now Counsel in the Investment Funds Group
• Stuart D'Adonna (Hong Kong) is now Counsel in the Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Group
• Caitlin Friel (Ireland) is now Of Counsel in the Finance & Corporate Group
• Shane Martin (Ireland) is now Of Counsel in the Regulatory Group
• Louise Hamilton (Jersey) is now Senior Counsel in the Finance & Corporate Group
• Christine Ballantyne-Drew (Cayman Islands) is now Senior Counsel in the Investment Funds Group
• Jo-Anne Stephens (Cayman Islands) is now Senior Counsel in the Private Capital & Trusts Group
• Matt Bernardo (Cayman Islands) is now Senior Counsel in the Investment Funds Group
• Shamar Ennis (Cayman Islands) is now Senior Counsel in the Finance Group
• Catherine Overton (London) is now Senior Counsel in the Finance & Corporate Group
• Ian Williams (London) is now Senior Counsel in the Investment Funds Group
• Adam Hinks (Singapore) is now Counsel in the Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Group