Fieldfisher promotes 12 lawyers to partnership

European law firm Fieldfisher has further strengthened its operations by promoting 12 lawyers to its partnership in its upcoming 2026 promotions round, effective from 1 April 2026. These promotions span multiple offices across Europe, including Barcelona, Brussels, Dublin, Hamburg, London, Madrid, and Manchester, and encompass a range of specialisations within the legal field. The areas include Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury and Medical Negligence, Real Estate, Regulatory, Tax, and Technology & Data.

Fieldfisher’s Managing Partner Robert Shooter expressed his satisfaction with the promotions, stating “At Fieldfisher, our people are what sets us apart. We’re committed to creating opportunities for our talent to grow, lead and shape the future of the firm. I’m therefore delighted to announce this year’s partner promotions across our European network, further reinforcing our One Europe strategy. These promotions reflect the hard work, expertise and dedication shown by each of our new partners. We’re incredibly proud of everything they’ve achieved and excited to see what they go on to accomplish next.”

The newly appointed partners bring a wealth of experience and diverse practices to the firm. Javier Fuentes, based in Barcelona, is a Corporate and M&A lawyer who advises on strategic transactions and structures company reorganisations while Maud Grunchard in Brussels focuses on EU regulatory law, particularly in the chemicals sector. From Dublin, Jamie Woodcock is known for his work with technology and renewable energy clients, advising on corporate governance and risk management.

In Hamburg, Christian Schultz handles technology litigation, dealing with disputes around software and data, while London’s William Glover focuses on fraud and asset recovery, including notable work in the crypto sector. Siobhan Gillespie also from London, excels in advising clients on contentious tax matters, notably with HMRC.

Will Jones, a medical negligence expert, practices in Manchester, particularly in complex orthopaedic cases. Nikhil Shah supports businesses with technology projects and commercial contracting. Samantha Thompson in Madrid focuses on construction disputes and international arbitration, alongside Adam Jones and Daniel Sheehan, who specialise in corporate work and dispute resolution, including sports-related disputes, respectively.

With such a solid foundation of newly promoted partners, Fieldfisher aims to continue delivering high-quality legal services while extending its international network and market presence.