West Midlands law firm, Thursfields Solicitors, has made nine promotions in recognition of talent, hard work and loyalty in the past 18 months.
Key promotions are Jade Linton who is now HR director and joins the Executive Team at board level and Sharon Oakley who is promoted to director in the Wills & Estates Team.
Michelle O’Hara, managing director of Thursfields Solicitors, said: “These promotions are a highly merited reward for the role these individuals have played in driving forward our corporate plan. In what has been a very difficult 18 months for every business in the UK, it is thanks to the talent, hard work and loyalty of our workforce that Thursfields has kept on track and continued to grow.
“Despite the pandemic and its impact on normal office routine and working practices, these colleagues have helped to ensure we continue to further our key goals of a client-focussed business and an inclusive workplace culture.”
Previously, the Firm’s HR Business Partner, Jade Linton is an experienced HR and employment lawyer. She is passionate about people, inclusion and belonging and inspiring workplaces to reflect the communities they serve. She was also listed as one of the UK’s top 25 employment lawyers in the Reward 300 Index 2020.
Jade is regularly invited to speak at employment law seminars and conferences and for the past four years has been plenary speaker at the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals Annual General Conference.
Sharon Oakley is a highly experienced practitioner in her field of Wills & Estates with over 20 years’ experience.
She is CILEX qualified and a Member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners. She is also a Dementia Friend and is a regular speaker for the Alzheimer’s Society. Sharon is renowned for empathy and calm professionalism which clients and colleagues value.
Michelle said “People are what matter most in business. And to work somewhere where you can make a difference is empowering. It’s right that we recognise and reward the impact and influence these individuals have had on our organisation over the past 18 months. What stood out for the Executive Team was their passion, resilience and client focus.”
The promotions cover Thursfields’ legal teams in family law, corporate, commercial litigation, commercial property, wills and estates, and internal operations.