DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced five new promotions in Bristol.

Lisa Heathcote, DWF's Head of Claims Management, has been promoted to a partner-equivalent grade, meanwhile, insurance lawyer Gabriel Fay has been promoted to the position of director. Also in the insurance group, Tim Marshall and Jessica Murphy have been promoted to senior associate, and Kieron Shepherd has been promoted to senior paralegal.

In response to the latest round of promotions, DWF's office managing partner for Bristol, Simon Mason, commented:

"Our Bristol colleagues show great commitment and dedication to the business so I am overjoyed to see them being rewarded for this and progressing in their careers. I would like to thank all of the recently promoted colleagues for their positive contributions to date, and wish them continued success in their careers with DWF."