Staffing announcements at law firm

Flint Bishop has announced a new appointment in its Commercial Litigation team and a brace of internal promotions at its Derby office.

Jon Jefferies joins the firm as a Partner in its Commercial Litigation team, bringing with him over 30 years of legal expertise in complex commercial litigation, employment, and insolvency cases, representing a wide range of high-value commercial clients including corporate entities, manufacturers, and landowners.

Prior to joining Flint Bishop, Jon served as the Managing Partner and Practice Head for the Commercial Litigation team at the Derby office of national law firm Freeths.

Well-versed in advising on director fiduciary duties disputes, SPA disputes, partnership disputes (1890 Act and LLP), and shareholder disputes, his proficiency also extends to property-related cases, including boundary disputes, rights of way disputes, easement disputes, disputes in relation to rights of light, and minerals ownership.

Chief Executive, Qamer Ghafoor said: “I am confident that Jon’s arrival will be a tremendous asset to our team and our clients. His appointment is a strategic move that will considerably reinforce what is already a strong
commercial litigation team with an impressive presence in the sector.

“We are excited about the contributions he will make and the positive impact he will have on our firm.”

In addition, Catherine Marksman and Kelly Savage have both been elevated from associate to senior associate.

As well as managing multiple recoveries teams, Catherine, who joined the law firm in 2012, has been pivotal to the expansion and success of the debt services department in recent years.

Kelly joined Flint Bishop in 2014, later qualifying as a solicitor in the dispute resolution team before being promoted to associate in 2021.

Chief executive, Qamer Ghafoor said: “I’m delighted for both Catherine and Kelly on their well-earned promotions.

“It is testament to their outstanding contributions and commitment they have shown to their clients and the firm over the years.

“I am very proud of the exceptional strength and depth of expertise across our regional offices and it’s always nice to see how, through a network of support and mentoring, individuals can progress their careers.”