NATIONAL law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced its 2022 promotions list which includes four Taunton-based lawyers.

Robert Mullan, a commercial and private client litigation lawyer, James Edmondson, a personal injury lawyer, and planning lawyer Laura Urch have been promoted to senior associate, while commercial property lawyer Jessamy Warren becomes an associate.

Somerset County Gazette:

Laura Urch.

Across the firm’s seven regional offices two lawyers were promoted to partner, eight to senior associate, and seven to associate.

Clarke Willmott chief executive Stephen Rosser said: “Developing our people is absolutely fundamental to us as a business.

"The great service that we can provide to our clients is only possible due to the great people we have within the firm, and this has become even more critical as we embrace flexible ways of working.

"Whether our staff began their careers with us or joined at a more advanced level we are committed to training and developing our talent."

As well as its presence in Taunton, Clarke Willmott has offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester and Southampton.