One of the county's major law firms has announced 30 promotions across its legal and business services teams.

Cripps Pemberton Greenish, which has offices in Tunbridge Wells and Kings Hill, has promoted four people to partner.

They are Sally Ashworth from the real estate development team, corporate lawyer Craig Bowers, planning law expert Beth Gascoyne and Richard Mencner who heads up the tax and trusts team.

In addition, six individuals have been promoted to legal director – Rosa Doval (residential real estate), Kate Hughes (commercial real estate), Lowri Jones (corporate), Simon Schipper (commercial real estate), Christobel Smales (commercial real estate), Tom Trowhill (commercial) and Alison Ward (private client). Other promotions include six new managing associates and 14 new senior associates.

Managing partner, Gavin Tyler, said: “This year has been a great one for the firm. Following our merger in December, we have continued to go from strength to strength, and a large part of this success is down to our people. The firm is committed to supporting personal career aspirations and it is really pleasing to see so many individuals continuing to develop their career here."

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