Blackfords LLP Announces Appointment of Six New Female Partners

• Blackfords LLP announces the promotion of six women to Partners with effect 1^st February.
• The new partners bring extensive expertise in serious and business crime, regulatory law, family law, and complex litigation.

London based Law firm Blackfords LLP has announce the promotion of six women to Partner. Lisa Towell, Jennifer Richardson, Naureen Shariff, Hannah Giles, Rachel Wilson, and Helen Worden will begin their new position from 1st February, 2025.

The six newly promoted women professionals bring a wealth of expertise in areas such as serious and business crime, regulatory law, family law, and complex litigation. Their contributions have been instrumental in driving client success and maintaining the firm’s reputation for excellence in legal services.

Trevor Francis, Managing Director of LLP expressed his delight in welcoming the new partners, noting their excellence, dedication, and leadership as key attributes of the firm. He said, "We are delighted to welcome Hannah, Jennifer, Naureen, Lisa, Rachel and Helen as partners of the firm. Each of them exemplifies the excellence, dedication and leadership qualities that define our firm. In addition, this is the first time we have seen an entirely women-led promotion which is a testament to the talent and potential within our team, as well as our commitment to championing equality and fostering an inclusive environment."

This promotion marks the firm’s first all-women partner advancement, highlighting Blackfords’ commitment to fostering equality and inclusivity.

Blackfords LLP, with offices in Cardiff, Woking, Croydon, and London, is recognized as one of the UK’s leading law firms, legal services nationwide.