Tughans appoints two partners and five associate directors
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Pictured (left–right): Sarah Swann, James Mulligan, Abigail Cairnduff, Aoife Quinn, Patrick Brown, Karen McKenna, Ben Sims and Emma McKee.
Northern Ireland commercial law firm Tughans has announced the promotion of two lawyers to partner and five to associate director.
The new partners are Ben Sims in the firm’s corporate law department and Paul Eastwood in contracts and technology.
The new associate directors are Abigail Cairnduff and James Mulligan in real estate, Aoife Quinn and Emma McKee in dispute resolution, and Sarah Swann in healthcare.
Managing partner Patrick Brown said: “These promotions are a recognition of the exceptional talent and expertise within our team. We are proud to promote such capable and committed individuals who have contributed significantly to our firm’s continued success.
“The promotions are not only well-deserved but vital as we continue to grow and meet the evolving needs of our clients.”
Tughans has experienced a significant period of growth over the past year, broadening its client base and enhancing its service offerings. Notably, Tughans has ranked number one in the Experian M&A Review for the nineth consecutive year, a clear indication of this continued success and leadership in the legal industry. The recent promotions are a strategic step to further strengthen the firm’s expertise and capabilities which will support its future growth in the months and years ahead.