Several lawyers earn promotions as company develops in-house talent
SEVEN LAWYERS at Clarion have been promoted as the Leeds law firm continues to invest in developing in-house talent within its 166-strong team.
Deborah Warren, Fiona Marr and Rachel Dean have all risen to the position of legal director; while Kayleigh Fantoni, Victoria Clark, Russell Stevens and Joanne Chase have become senior associates.
Roger Hutton, joint managing partner at Clarion, said: “While we are continuing to recruit the brightest talent, growing the team by 17 per cent last year, it is vital that we also provide a supportive environment where people enjoy working.
“A key part of this is enabling the team to develop their skills and grow their careers with us, and I’m very proud that so many of our lawyers are being recognised with these promotions..”
Newly-appointed legal director Deborah Warren joined Clarion in 2007, qualifying into the employment team before being promoted to senior associate in 2015. Ms Warren was shortlisted for Rising Star at last year’s Yorkshire Lawyer Awards.
Since her arrival seven years ago, Fiona Marr has become a key member of the commercial practice, rising to senior associate in 2014. Clarion said she is highly skilled in the drafting and negotiation of contracts including supply contracts, purchase agreements, agency agreements and the preparation of more bespoke commercial contracts.
With 16 years of experience, Rachel Dean was promoted to a senior associate in the corporate team in 2008. Clarion said she has a strong track record of advising on all aspects of corporate work, in particular mergers and acquisitions and corporate re-organisations.