Pinsent Masons announces 2026 partner promotions

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has announced its 2026 partner promotions, with 23 lawyers set to join the firm’s global partnership from 1 May 2026.

This year’s cohort spans all major practice groups and reflects strong alignment with the firm’s global strategy, highlighting continued investment across its international platform. Of the 23 new partners, 16 are based in the United Kingdom, five across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and two in Asia Pacific.

The promotions also highlight the firm’s focus on advising clients at the forefront of the forces shaping the global economy, with nine partners from the Energy and Infrastructure sectors and six from the Financial Services sector.

Commenting on this year’s promotions, senior partner Andrew Masraf says: “Our promotions recognise the talent shaping the future of our business. As we continue to build a truly global firm in both outlook and operations, this year’s cohort reflects the strength, ambition and diversity of talent across Pinsent Masons. Each new partner brings deep technical expertise, a commitment to collaboration and the ability to support clients in navigating increasingly complex challenges in fast-changing global markets. I am proud to welcome them to the partnership as we continue to grow an ambitious, inclusive and internationally connected firm.”

Pinsent Masons’ head of Johannesburg, Junaid Banoobhai, adds: “This year’s partner promotions reflect the continued growth of our Johannesburg office and our investment in building a market-leading energy and infrastructure practice in South Africa.

“The promotion of Themba Chauke (pictured) from senior associate and Emma Roberts from senior consultant highlights the depth of our local talent and our commitment to supporting clients in an increasingly complex market.”

The full list of those promoted to partner:

• Themba Chauke, Energy and Infrastructure (Johannesburg, South Africa)
• Emma Roberts, Energy (Johannesburg, South Africa)
• Wee Jian Ang, Energy and Infrastructure (Singapore)
• Richard Ashmore, Energy and Infrastructure (Doha, Qatar)
• Ben Brown, Life Sciences (Leeds, UK)
• Natalie Colaluca, Financial Services (Glasgow, UK)
• Rob Cunningham, Professional and Public Services (Leeds, UK)
• Anna Flanagan, Technology, Science and Industry (Belfast, UK)
• Michael Freeman, Energy (London, UK)
• Kirstyn Gleeson, Financial Services (Edinburgh, UK)
• Christopher Graham, Financial Services (Leeds, UK)
• Gregg Hammond, Financial Services (Dubai, UAE)
• Emma Lutwyche, Technology, Science and Industry (Sydney, Australia)
• Stuart Newlands, Energy and Real Estate (Glasgow, UK)
• Scott Oxley, Retail, Sport & Hospitality (Leeds, UK)
• Sam Roberts, Energy and Infrastructure (London, UK)
• Ian Robotham, Retail, Sport & Hospitality (London, UK)
• Fiona Ross, Energy (London, UK)
• Amy Stirling, Energy (London, UK)
• Julia Stubert, Real Estate (Munich, Germany)
• James Sullivan-Tailyour, Financial Services (London, UK)
• Craig Tordoff, Real Estate (Manchester, UK)
• Luke Whitehead, Financial Services (Birmingham, UK)