Mr Calvert trained with the firm and has spent his entire professional career in the firm’s defence litigation practice.

He specialises in personal injury, credit hire, motor, employer’s liability and public liability claims for a number of UK and Irish insurers.

Managing partner Kenny Chambers said: “I am delighted to welcome this exceptionally talented lawyer to the partnership.

“Jonny has made a significant contribution within our expanding defence litigation department, demonstrating the level of expertise, commercial awareness and values rightly expected from our loyal client base.

“He richly deserves to be recognised for his dedication to the development of the practice and we wish him every success as he embarks on his new leadership role.”