Managing partner David McElroy said: “Katie, Abbey and Amy’s promotions are well deserved.

“Katie and Abbey trained with Dallas McMillan, staying with us after they qualified and they are both great assets to the firm. Retaining trainees is a vital part of our business plan and we are delighted that three of our current second year trainees will also be staying with Dallas McMillan once they quality.

“Amy joined the firm last year and has already proved to be a valuable member of our commercial property team.”

The firm has also recruited Chloe Neil, who joins the firm’s litigation team from Thompsons.

Mr McElroy said: “We are very pleased to welcome Chloe to the team. Our litigation team is experiencing a significant period of growth and Chloe’s expertise in industrial disease work will be of great benefit to the department.

“As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2025, our focus is on growing all areas of the business and increasing the number of fee earners across all departments through external hires or retention of trainees.”