LAW firm Watson Burton has announced four senior promotions. LOUISE KELLY and ALISTAIR GROVES have been appointed as partners, and JOHN DEVINE and SIMON SCOUGALL as associates.
Ms Kelly joined Watson Burton's property department as an associate three years ago from law firm Robert Muckle. She has since advised on projects that included the Co-operative Group's acquisition of 27 pharmacies, the £55m Trinity Gardens development and Newcastle College schemes.
Mr Groves joined Watson Burton's construction and engineering group in 1999 having qualified and worked at law firm Eversheds. He specialises in resolving engineering disputes, and has advised on power generation, infrastructure works, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering and facilities management.
Mr Devine, newly promoted associate in the corporate department, is the driving force behind the sports law unit at Watson Burton. He deals primarily with company, commercial and charity matters, and has advised a number of football and rugby clubs on Sport in the Community schemes.
Mr Scougall trained with Watson Burton and joined its property department in 2001.
He is involved with complex development projects and handles retail acquisitions for The Co-operative Group (CWS) Limited, Bellway Homes Limited and other key clients. Simon also acts on behalf of major banks, including the Bank of Scotland, Lloyds TSB Bank plc and Allied Irish Bank plc.
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