Taking effect from 1 May 2025, the promotions range across dispute resolution (DR), employment and financial markets (FM), reflecting the continued investment made across the firm. As new partners, they will focus on supporting the firm's global network of clients across its four sectors.
With 44% of this year’s promoted partners being female, the firm is on track to meet its target of 50% of promoted partners being female in 2026.
The new partners announced by Simmons are:
- Jennifer Aubry – London, Financial Markets
- Eleanore Di Claudio – London, Dispute Resolution
- Jérémie Doornaert – Brussels, Dispute Resolution
- Laura Allwright – London, Financial Markets
- Tom Harkus – London, Financial Markets
- Peter Lockwood – London, Employment
- Thomas Pointer – London, Financial Markets
- Basil Woodd-Walker – London, Dispute Resolution
- Silvia Yuen – Hong Kong, Dispute Resolution
Commenting on the latest round of partner 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.”
