Trethowans celebrates Partner promotions
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Jonathan Sherman, Franziska Prosch de Escate and Laura Towey to Partner, the newest Partners since Trethowans joined Lawfront.
Jonathan has over 10 years’ experience in corporate law with a range of expertise including acquisitions and disposals, investments, group reorganisations, employee share schemes, shareholder agreements and MBOs. Jonathan also has a specialism in acting for sellers in the holiday park sector.
Jonathan said “I am proud to have been promoted to Partner at what is a really exciting time for both the firm and the corporate team. I am incredibly grateful for the support that colleagues and external professionals have provided to me over the years to allow me to achieve this key milestone and I am looking forward to a bright future and contributing to the continued growth of the firm.”
Franziska, has been a commercial property lawyer for close to 13 years. She advises clients on a wide range of property transactions including acquisitions, disposals and lease arrangements and is also Head of our dedicated Plot Sales team, working with developers on residential and commercial new-build developments.
Franziska said “I am very proud to have been promoted to Partner at Trethowans LLP. I thank all those that have supported me along the way.”
Laura Towey, has been at Trethowans for 10 years and is ranked as a Notable Practitioner in the Chambers and Partners UK 2025 Guide. Laura acts for a broad spectrum of investment portfolio clients and specialises in land development for residential purposes.
Laura said ”Having started my training contract here 11 years ago, Trethowans is a place where I feel I have achieved so much and it is a firm that I am so proud to be part of. Being promoted to Partner really is such a proud moment for me, and it’s fantastic knowing there is such an exciting future ahead.”
Mike Watson, Managing Partner at Trethowans, comments on the promotions “We offer our congratulations to Jonathan, Franziska and Laura on their promotions to Partner. It’s a very exciting time for the firm and their promotions demonstrate our commitment to support and encourage growth from within and recognise the impressive talent that we have at Trethowans.’’