Wilson Solicitors LLP announces senior leadership appointments and seven new partners

Wilson Solicitors LLP is pleased to announce a series of senior leadership appointments and partner promotions, reflecting the firm’s continued growth and success.

A new role of Deputy Managing Partner has been created, with Anita Vasisht appointed to the position. Anita, who currently leads the firm’s Immigration team, has played a central role in developing one of the UK’s most highly regarded immigration practices.

The firm has also strengthened its Immigration leadership team with the appointment of Ana Gonzalez and Muhunthan Paramesvaran as Joint Heads of Immigration. They will work alongside Marcela Navarette, who has been appointed Deputy Head of Immigration, further enhancing the depth and expertise of the team.

In addition, the firm is delighted to announce the promotion of seven new partners, each of whom said a few words about their appointment

Charlene Heale  ‘I’m truly delighted to have been appointed Partner, an achievement that represents a significant milestone in my career.  I’m deeply grateful for the trust and support I’ve received along the way, and I’m excited for what promises to be a very bright future ahead’

Daniel Merriman ‘I feel very honoured and incredibly excited to get stuck into my new role as a partner at Wilsons, a place that has been my work home for so many years. We all do extraordinary work at Wilsons and I’m thrilled to be able to take this step amongst my wonderful colleagues’

Mala Savjani ‘’ I feel very lucky and grateful to work with such motivated, dedicated and experienced colleagues and am so pleased to be taking this next step at Wilson’s”

Imogen Townley ‘’ I am thrilled to be being appointed a partner at Wilsons. The firm is an incredible place, the work we do is so deeply meaningful to each of our clients, and I am honoured to be involved in the firm’s future’’

Shahailya Samuel-Davies  ‘’ I feel privileged to take on this new role in a firm filled with kind and brilliant people. I see becoming Partner as a commitment to what comes next. My hope is to positively contribute to the culture of the firm, thereby continuing to strive for justice for all’’

Serena Fasso ‘’ I am delighted to be offered the opportunity to continue to support Wilson Solicitors in my new role as partner, a firm I hugely admire and where I’ve spent the most rewarding years of my legal career. I’m excited for this new chapter and looking forward to supporting future generations of lawyers to carve their own path’’

Sarah Edwards ‘’ I am honoured to have recently been appointed Partner at Wilson Solicitors. My career has come full circle, having first begun at the firm in 2009 as a paralegal before returning in 2023 and now moving into a leadership role.  It’s been quite a journey to say the least and I am thrilled to embark on this new position and to be able to give back and add to the continued success of the firm . Here’s to the bright future ahead’’

These appointments span key practice areas across the firm and recognise the outstanding contributions, commitment, and expertise of each individual.

These promotions come at a time of sustained expansion for the firm, following recent developments including the opening of a new Manchester office to better serve clients nationwide.

Together, the new leadership structure and partner cohort position the firm strongly for the future, ensuring it continues to deliver excellence across its core areas of family, public law, and immigration.

Commenting on the appointments, Managing Partner James Elliott said:

“These promotions reflect the strength and depth of talent across the firm. We are proud to recognise the achievements of our colleagues and to support the next generation of leaders as we continue to grow and serve our clients and our mission of justice for all”

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