Telford law firm announces summer promotions

Kirsten Bridgewater has been promoted to partner within the litigation division. Head of the rural disputes team, property-litigation specialist Kirsten joined MFG in 2007 and advises rural and commercial clients on a wide range of property disputes and agricultural matters. A former school teacher, she is a member of the Property Litigation Association and the Agricultural Law Association and is a regular speaker on rural and commercial litigation issues.

The employment division’s Amanda Pillinger has also been promoted to partner. Amanda is an expert in employment matters and advises businesses and individuals on their employment obligations and rights. As a respected liquor licensing expert, Amanda also specialises in a range of matters arising from the sale of alcohol and the provision of entertainment. Amanda joined the firm in 2009.

Additionally, solicitors Sam Pedley and Neil Harrison have been promoted to associates within the litigation and rural affairs teams respectively.

Having trained with the firm, Sam joined the litigation team when he qualified in 2009 and has become a specialist in a wide variety of commercial, insolvency, debt recovery and professional negligence matters – working with both private individuals and large organisations.

Neil Harrison, who is into his sixth year with the firm, is a rural affairs expert and deals with farm and landed estate matters including land sales, acquisitions, farm business tenancies and undertaking large-scale Land Registry applications.

Lastly, MFG has also announced the appointment of assistant solicitor Elanya Smith to the agriculture and rural affairs team. Elanya joins from Stoke-on-Trent firm Beswicks Solicitors and will be advising clients on all agricultural matters including land sales and purchases.