DWF, a global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced 45 promotions in its Manchester office.

This round of promotions by the legal business, which is based at Scott Place on Hardman Street, includes a promotion to partner for insurance lawyer David Woolley and corporate lawyer Simon Belfield. Nine employees were also promoted to the position of director: Benjamin Johnson, Amy Parrish, Michelle Maher, Daniel Wilford, Thomas Armstrong, Miles Sinclair, Elizabeth Riddles, Idris Maka and Nigel Crebbin.

Office managing partner of DWF in Manchester, Kirsty Rogers, commented on the promotions:

"This year, our colleagues have demonstrated clear commitment to our purpose and values as well as outstanding dedication to clients, while driving forward the ambitions of the business." She added: "I am thrilled to congratulate all recently promoted colleagues in Manchester who have proven themselves extremely worthy of promotion by going the extra mile for our clients, colleagues and communities."