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DWF promotes seven in Belfast office

DWF, which provides legal and business services, has promoted seven lawyers in its Belfast office.

Construction partner David McNeice has been promoted to a more senior level in the partnership, while insurance lawyer Louise Trimble has been promoted to partner.

Property lawyer Amanda Byrnes becomes a director, and dispute-resolution lawyer David Humphreys is promoted to senior associate.

Property lawyers Emma McCammon and Hannah Walker have been promoted to be associates, and Amy Traynor becomes senior paralegal within the major injury and casualty team.

Revenue up by 8%

The firm, which recently reported that revenue has increased by 8% in the first half of its financial year, has made 238 promotions globally – including 13 new promotions to partner or partner-equivalent roles.

In addition, 13 existing DWF partners have been promoted to a higher career level within the partnership structure.

Managing partner Julie Galbraith described the promotions as “well-earned”, praising the lawyers’ hard work, expertise, and dedication to client service.