SMB is pleased to share a roster of new promotions across several practice areas within the firm. Congratulations to our newest Partners and Legal Director.
The promotions have taken place across 3 departments. Rob Coleridge and David Phillips are now our newest Dispute Resolution Partners, headed by Jeffrey Smele and Antony Perlmutter.
For the Music team Zack Gold and James Goose have been promoted to Partner. The Music Department is Headed by Richard Baskind, with Alasdair George promoted to co-head this month.
Michelle Rule is now a Legal Director in our Corporate and Commercial department headed by Natalie Wright and Peter Weiss.
Each promotion signifies the hard work and dedication to excelling in their respective fields. Congratulations to all.
We are delighted to have acted for Independent Talent Group in the major investment by Sienna Private Equity into the agency.
Read moreHead of Media & Communications Disputes, Jeffrey Smele was quoted extensively in an article in the Financial Times on 17 December 2025, addressing the question - ‘ Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC – and will he win?’.
Read moreWe’re delighted to announce the arrival of three new partners Liam Alt, Tim Harris and Joel Cohen, marking a bold step in expanding and elevating the firm’s capability across key practice areas.
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