With effect from early November, Mr Shaw will be a partner in the firm’s accident team, Ms Haughton a partner in mass litigation, and Ms MacKenzie and Mr Singer partners in the lung disease team.

The new associates are Nicola Thompson, Nathalie Axelsson and Robert Cranston from the firm’s accident team, as well as Jennifer Lilly from the lung disease team and Stephanie Young from the abuse survivors team.

Wendy Durie, staff partner at Thompsons, said: “I am so happy and proud to welcome Joel, Amy, Jillian and Richard into the partnership. They have developed a high level of expertise in each of their specialist areas.

“These promotions are very well deserved and recognise their dedication and hard work. I congratulate each on reaching this career milestone.

“Nicola, Jennifer, Stephanie, Nathalie and Robert’s promotions to associate are testament to their development, commitment and dedication to the work they have done at the firm. I wish them well as they continue in the next stage of their careers.

“Thanks go to all of those promoted for the tremendous work they do every day to the benefit of our clients.”