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Woodfines announces equity partner promotion

Woodfines Solicitors is proud to announce the promotion of Denise Higgins to Equity Partner, effective 1st April 2026.

Denise began her legal career with Woodfines in 2005 and qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2009. She developed experience across all areas of family law, specialising in cases involving children with particular expertise in complex public law proceedings. Dennise is recognised for her skilled representation of both parents and children in sensitive and challenging cases and in 2025 was appointed as Team Leader of the firm’s highly regarded Child Care Team.

Managing Partner, Suzanna Stephenson, commented: “Denise is an exceptional legal professional whose expertise and dedication set her apart. She commands high respect from both colleagues and clients, and I am thrilled to congratulate her on this achievement. She will bring a distinctive perspective to the Equity team, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue to deliver our ambitious plans for Woodfines.”

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