Associates promoted to partners at law firm
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Commercial law firm Carson McDowell has promoted four associates to partners of the firm, reflecting the growth of the business.
The firm, which has over 100 people working in its Belfast office, made Emma Cooper a partner in its property practice, Stuart Murphy a partner in construction, Dawn McKnight a partner in corporate and commerical and Leigh Linton a partner in litigation.
Senior partner Alan Reilly said “These promotions reflect the growth which we are still experiencing within the firm.
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