Levison Meltzer Pigott promotes Laura Geraghty to partner
Laura Geraghty has been promoted to partner at Levison Meltzer Pigott (LMP), taking the number of partners to six.
Laura joined the firm in June 2013 as an Assistant Solicitor, having completed her training contract and her PQE one year at another London firm. She has experience in advising on all areas of family law, including divorce; financial settlement; pre and post nuptial agreements; Children Act matters; injunctive relief; and cohabitation.
Managing Partner, Simon Pigott welcomed Laura to the close-knit partnership:
“We are delighted that Laura is now a partner. Recruitment, for a firm of our size, is very important; we recognise that we are selecting the future partners of the firm. The firm celebrated its 20th anniversary last year and so we congratulate Laura not only as our newest partner but also the first in LMP’s third decade.”
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