Law firm starts year with raft of promotions

Geldards has started 2022 with announcement of several promotions, including the appointment of new partners.

Among the promotions is Gemma Wrighton, who works in commercial property at the company’s Derby office on Pride Park.

She has been promoted to partner, along with four others across Geldards other offices, bringing its total number of partners to 61.

Meanwhile, associates Sarah Bailey, Della Copley, Natalie Haydon-Yeung and Rebecca Stojak, who all work at the Derby office, have been promoted to senior associate.

Finally, Manjot Shokar, a solicitor at the Derby office has been promoted to associate.

Jeff Pearson, chief executive at Geldards, said: “Geldards’ success is built on the talented individuals we have within the firm, and we are pleased to nurture and develop our skilled workforce.”