LAW firm Dickinson Dees has announced 12 key promotions to associate at its Newcastle office.

The promotions range across all major disciplines within the firm. They are: Jonathon Bond (construction); Richard Collins (commercial litigation); Stephen Dagg (planning); Laura Daniels (business development); Elizabeth Earle (agriculture); Fiona Graham (property litigation); Ben Halfpenny (waste, renewable energy and infrastructure); Anna Hart (environment and safety); Anna McGill (corporate); Julie Prior (public sector procurement); Faye Thorman (wealth management) and Rachel Cole (insolvency).

John Marshall, senior partner, said: ”We have made these promotions across many practice areas of the firm. This reflects both our commitment to invest here in the North East, as well as to recognise the excellent contribution of all these individuals who deserve their promotions.”

Anna Hart said: “The firm has a very strong, well regarded Environment & Safety practice and I am very pleased to be taking an increasing role within the team to develop opportunities in this area for myself and others. This is also an exciting time to be working for Dickinson Dees and to be part of the firm's plans for the future.”

The firm has promoted 16 solicitors across its offices in the North East and Yorkshire – one promotion at its Stockton office and three at its Yorkshire office.