Smith Partnership strengthens leadership team with three new Partners

At Smith Partnership, we are dedicated to supporting career development for all of our colleagues which is why we are delighted to announce the promotion of our three newest partners.  

These three individuals have demonstrated exemplary dedication and have all made large impacts in their fields so we are delighted to honour this commitment. 

One of the three is David Birchall, who heads up our Private Client department. He has over 20 years' experience within Private Client law, specialising in complex and high net worth estate planning.  

He talks about his promotion “Joining the Partnership is a very exciting prospect. The continued expansion of the Private Client team is core to the business, and I look forward to progressing our plans to be the regional firm of choice. It is with great pleasure that I will be moving these plans forward in the position of Partner at the firm.” 

Also taking the next step is Gemma Gallimore, who joined the firms’ Company and Commercial department in 2018 as a Solicitor. She has since risen through the ranks to become a Partner.  

She talks about her success “I am incredibly grateful to the Smith Partnership for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout my career.  We have a great corporate team and I am proud to be a part of it.  I look forward to starting this next chapter and offering other’s the same support I have received over the years” 

Finally, Rachel Maxwell, has also advanced to become a Partner, having only joined our Residential Conveyancing team in September. In this time, she has brought enthusiasm and a fresh perspective, allowing our already successful Conveyancing team to thrive. 

She talks about her time with the firm “Although I have only been with the firm for a short time, it is clear there is a positive culture centred around looking after staff members and providing the highest level of client care. I am incredibly proud to be a part of the Smith Partnership team and am looking forward to being able to give back to the firm further as a Partner.” 

Our Managing Partner, Kevin McGrath, talks about the importance of these promotions “Having a strong leadership team is integral to every business, from shaping the direction the firm takes to inspiring the next generation. These promotions will allow us to strengthen our position and to help the business develop further.” 

“All three have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills with a passion for supporting the firm, so I am confident that they will thrive in their new positions”.