Withers has made up two new partners, with the announcement making it one of the last firms in the UK top 50 to decide its 2010-11 partner promotions.

The firm has made up Amber Melville-Brown in its reputation management practice, while Harvey Knight joins the partnership in the financial services group. Melville-Brown, who advises on privacy protection issues as well as reputation management, works with clients including Anton du Beke and Renault F1. Knight is currently the head of Withers’ UK financial services practice.