International law firm Simmons & Simmons has today announced the promotion of nine individuals to the firm’s global partnership.
Taking effect from 1 May 2026, the group spans seven different offices globally and four international practice groups.
With women comprising 56% of the group, the firm has met its 2026 target for women to represent 50% of partner promotions and is on track for women to represent 50% of all new internal and lateral partners annually by 2029.
The nine new Simmons & Simmons partners are:
- Oliver Ward, Bristol, Financial Markets and Real Estate
- Diederik Wintershoven, Abu Dhabi, Financial Services and Tax
- Lena Eli, Frankfurt, Financial Markets and Real Estate
- Joanne Elson, London, Corporate & Commercial
- Camilla Jessel, London, Financial Services and Tax
- Tristram Lawton, London, Financial Services and Tax
- Karen Sheil, Dublin, Financial Markets and Real Estate
- Edward Laird, Singapore, Financial Markets and Real Estate
- Victoria Grundy, Dubai, Business Services
Julian Taylor, Senior Partner, commented: “Each of these new partners has demonstrated outstanding talent, drive and a deep commitment to our clients and to the firm; their promotions are thoroughly deserved. I’m also very pleased that the firm has met its target that 50% of our promotions are women, and that we remain on track for women to represent 50% of all new internal and lateral partners annually by 2029.”
Emily Monastiriotis, Global Managing Partner, added: “Our internal partner promotions are one of the clearest expressions of who we are as a firm. They reflect our belief in developing exceptional people, our confidence in the future we are building, and our determination to grow with ambition, purpose and integrity.”
