SIX new partners were created at leading law firm Prettys, five through internal promotion within the practice.Kelly Sayers, Michelle Chasmer and Fiona McMutrie are employment lawyers working alongside lead partner Matthew Cole, while Claire McBride and Tom Sleight, both of whom trained with the firm, become partners in commercial property and corporate respectively.

SIX new partners were created at leading law firm Prettys, five through internal promotion within the practice.

Kelly Sayers, Michelle Chasmer and Fiona McMutrie are employment lawyers working alongside lead partner Matthew Cole, while Claire McBride and Tom Sleight, both of whom trained with the firm, become partners in commercial property and corporate respectively.

Jonathan Schoop joins from Whiskers as Pretty's new lead partner in estates and tax planning.

Chief executive Paul Dickie described them as “six outstanding people”.

“They have superb experience in their own disciplines and are valued by our clients. We are very proud of them,” he said.