EMG Solicitors announces raft of appointments

Award-winning law firm EMG Solicitors has announced a series of internal promotions and senior appointments as part of its continued growth. 

Ten colleagues have been promoted in recognition of their exceptional talent and client service, including Janet Shackler and Rebecca Shackler, who have both been promoted to senior administrators.

Janet, who joined EMG Solicitors in 2020, said: “I’m proud to work for a firm that acknowledges the work undertaken by its people and nurtures them to achieve their full potential.    

“It’s fantastic that career progression is open to everyone in the firm and I’m thrilled to progress into a senior administrator role. 

“I’m looking forward to supporting the other administrators within the Court of Protection team to reach their goals too.”

Other promotions include Sophie Taylor, Vicki Mortimer, Susan Cozens and Jessica Skidmore to senior paralegals, as well as Simone Kent, Ashley Garthwaite and Mandy Cheung to associates, while Greg Phillips has been promoted to senior associate.

Mandy said: “Since joining the firm in 2018, I have had two children. 

“With the new demands in my personal life, EMG have been extremely supportive and encouraged both my ambition and career development, when I have been ready to do so.   

“It’s incredibly rewarding to receive this promotion. 

“I feel very lucky to work for a company that allows me to progress professionally and personally, and work with talented and passionate colleagues who all care deeply about making our clients’ lives better.” 

In addition, EMG has made new senior appointments, including Tim Bennett as departmental director in the South; Samantha Hind as senior associate in the Court of Protection – property and affairs team, in Manchester, and Nicola Cho as senior associate in Court of Protection – health & welfare.

The firm, headquartered in the North East with offices in Durham, Newcastle, Darlington, Penrith and Manchester, recorded a 35 per cent growth in revenue in the 2024/25 financial year and now employs 179 colleagues.

Emma Gaudern, chief executive of EMG Solicitors, said: “When I founded EMG Solicitors with my colleague Jemma Morland more than ten years ago, we knew we wanted to build a different kind of law firm – one that puts their people first, provides the very best client service, and really looks after its colleagues. 

“Recognising and nurturing talent and giving people the opportunity to progress in their careers, has always been a core part of our values. 

“We’re a law firm that supports colleagues to thrive and develop careers that fit with their personal and professional lives. 

“Our leadership team share joy in promoting EMG colleagues, which in turn creates new opportunities for those starting out in their legal careers. 

“I’d like to congratulate all ten colleagues on their new promotions, and I thank them for the outstanding work they do for the clients we have the privilege to work with.” 

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