Matthew Leonard has been promoted to Partner.

Daniel Silberstein, Managing Partner at Hawkswell Kilvington, said: “I’d like to congratulate Matthew on his promotion. It is a significant career milestone and is thoroughly deserved. He is an exceptionally talented lawyer, embodies our collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach, and we are confident that he will play a key role in the firm’s continued growth and success”.

The promotion follows another year of significant investment and growth for Hawkswell Kilvington, including the opening of a new London office in March 2025.

Matthew Leonard said: “I am delighted to have been promoted to Partner which is both a proud milestone and exciting opportunity. In the 8 years I have been at Hawkswell Kilvington, I have worked alongside an outstanding and dedicated team, and have seen how our client-focused, commercial approach, and specialist expertise have contributed to the significant growth and development of the firm. We have a top tier construction and engineering offering, and I look forward to playing a role in shaping and making a significant contribution to the firm’s continued success”.

We are also delighted to announce that Danny Jacobson has been promoted to Associate and Meredith Peart has started her formal training contract with the firm.