Simmons & Simmons Promotes Nine Lawyers To Partnership Across Key Practices

Simmons & Simmons promotes nine lawyers to partnership across key practices

Simmons & Simmons has announced the promotion of nine lawyers to its global partnership, effective 1 May 2025, reinforcing its commitment to developing talent across dispute resolution, employment, and financial markets practices.

With 44% of this year’s new partners being female, the firm remains on track to achieve its goal of 50% female partner promotions by 2026.

Commenting on the promotions, Senior Partner Julian Taylor said: “I’m very proud to oversee the promotion of such an impressive group of lawyers into the firm’s partnership. Each has demonstrated exceptional talent, drive and a strong commitment to the firm. Developing our lawyers and investing heavily in talent is absolutely central to our growth ambitions. I’m confident that these new partners will not only make massive contributions to the firm and our global client offering, but also bring fresh perspectives and new skillsets to our fast-evolving profession.”

The Simmons & Simmons team promoted to partnership includes: Jennifer Aubry, Eleanore Di Claudio, Jérémie Doornaert, Laura Allwright, Tom Harkus, Peter Lockwood, Thomas Pointer, Basil Woodd-Walker, and Silvia Yuen.

Jennifer Aubry, said, "Very happy to share that I will be joining the Simmons & Simmons partnership from 1 May. Many thanks to my clients and colleagues for all of your support"

Eleanore Di Claudio said, "Absolutely thrilled to share the news of my promotion to Partner at Simmons & Simmons. It's a truly special moment for me, having trained and spent my entire career at this exceptional firm. I feel incredibly lucky to be joining the partnership at such an exciting time and am looking forward to the journey ahead!"

Jérémie Doornaert said, "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Partner!" Laura AllwrightLaura Allwright said, " Very happy to be joining the partnership at Simmons & Simmons from today and being (per my 4 year old) "a little bit in charge now". Thanks to my brilliant colleagues for their continued support and congrats to my fellow new partners."

Tom Harkus said, "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Partner at Simmons & Simmons!"

Peter Lockwood said, "Really excited to start my first day as a partner in the fabulous UK employment team at Simmons & Simmons. I owe a huge amount to so many people - but a particular thanks to Julian Taylor and Andrea Finn for all their support over the years in reaching this point. Excited for the next chapter!"

Tom Pointer said, "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Partner at Simmons & Simmons!" Basil Woodd-Walker said, "A happy day. I am delighted to be able to share the news."

Silvia Yuen said, "I am very pleased to be joining the Simmons & Simmons partnership!"

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