Ms Walker joined the firm in April 2019 as an associate, before which she was a senior solicitor with Digby Brown and a solicitor with Thorntons. She has significant experience in personal injury work dealing with complex and high value work accidents and fatal accidents.

Ms Smith joined the firm in February 2016 and started her traineeship in August of the same year. She has worked closely with Elaine Motion and her team to develop expertise in public law, including judicial review and human rights.

Elaine Motion, chairman of the firm and a litigation partner, said: “The promotions of Adelle and Lauren reward their significant contributions to the department. I know they will both rise to the challenge of their promotions.”