Pinsent Masons promotes 19 partners, two in Scotland

Two solicitors based in their Scottish offices are among 19 new partner promotions at global law firm Pinsent Masons.

Legal directors Rona Kostulin, in Glasgow, and Ronan Lambe, in Edinburgh, along with 11 others around the UK and six in Pinsent Masons' offices elsewhere across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, join the partnership from 1 May 2021.

Ms Kostulin, who has been with the firm since her traineeship and is dual qualified in Scotland and in England & Wales, is a member of the Energy Property team specialising in regionally and nationally significant energy projects across a range of technologies.

Mr Lambe, who is English qualified, advises clients on energy projects, with a particular focus on renewables and cleantech, regularly acting in project development, acquisitions, disposals and financings.

Following this promotion round, the firm's total number of partners is 459, with female representation increasing to 28.5%.

Richard Foley, senior partner at Pinsent Masons, commented: "This year more than any other, our people have experienced enormous disruption to their personal and professional lives. Despite everything, they have shown resilience and the ability to adapt and thrive.

"Although operating under challenging circumstances, our newly appointed partners have continued to apply Pinsent Masons' values, innovative thinking and solutions-based legal services to achieve the best results for our clients.

"Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we have retained our focus on what matters: doing business in the right way for our clients and the communities we operate in. Congratulations to all on their well deserved achievement."