A new partner and senior associate have been appointed at the Cheltenham office of Charles Russell Speechlys, following a year of sustained growth for the international law firm.
Dispute resolution lawyer Claudine Morgan has been promoted to partner; and Briony Richards from the employment team becomes a senior associate, this April 2025.
The appointments come as part of a raft of senior promotions across the firm worldwide, rewarding those who have played significant roles in helping it reach its strategic goal of becoming the 'world's leading' international law firm focusing on private capital.
As a dispute resolution lawyer, Claudine acts for corporate and individual clients on a variety of commercial disputes that are destined for the High Court, such as contractual disputes, breach of fiduciary duties or civil fraud.
Briony provides day-to-day HR support and guidance to employers across a range of sectors, such as fast food, sport and healthcare, representing both claimants and respondents on litigation in the Employment Tribunal, including claims relating to unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, equal pay and discrimination.
In all, Charles Russell Speechlys has announced 28 promotions in the past year across its network of offices in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Head of office in Cheltenham, Adrian Mayer, said: 'This is a fantastic endorsement of the talents of some of our leading lawyers here in Cheltenham.
'Their work, both in the county and indeed across the world, plays
a significant part in delivering a top-drawer service for our clients.'
