Passion for Work is Key to Promotion

Carlisle solicitors, Burnetts announced this week that employment lawyer, Natalie Ruane and family law solicitor, Amy Fallows have been made Partners. Solicitor David McGill has been promoted to Associate.

A passion for their work, a growing expertise and a genuine commitment to the top Cumbrian firm were amongst the reasons for their recognition.

Natalie Ruane is a member of Eden Runners and a keen cyclist who regularly bikes the 20 mile journey from Carlisle to her home in Penrith. She is also mother to one year old Dylan. She said, “Burnetts is a very warm and human place to work – the people are lovely. It’s particularly gratifying that I haven’t been held back by being on maternity leave. I’ve long felt a genuine commitment to Burnetts and I’m looking forward to being more involved in the running of the business. ”

Amy Fallows, who is also Vice-Chair of Carlisle & District Citizens’ Advice Bureau,  said, “Soon after I joined in 2002, I knew I wanted to stay with Burnetts for the long term. I work with people who are brilliant and I just love my job. What I have appreciated about Burnetts is that it’s very down to earth. Most of my clients are in difficult family situations and need to be able to be honest with you - it wouldn’t help to be aloof.”

David McGill joined Burnetts from Watson Burton. A former sales and marketing director for a major national food company, he now specialises in the sale of and acquisition of companies and advises on company law. He lives near Hexham.

Tom Leach, Managing Partner said, “As well as rewarding commitment and performance, these promotions are about succession planning. As a firm, it’s essential to encourage a new generation of Partners to take on responsibilities for the future. Attracting high quality professionals to Cumbria is a challenge for most large employers, but we do retain good people, once we find them, by actively seeking out high level work and creating a friendly working environment.”
 
Burnetts now has 18 partners and almost 120 staff working from two offices in Carlisle.

12th Jan, 2007