Holman Fenwick Willan has announced its annual promotions, making up five to the partnership, including the first promotion in the firm’s new Sydney arm.

The promotions came into effect on 1 May and included litigation partner Stephen Thompson in Sydney; shipping and international trade partner Simon Cartwright in Dubai; shipping partner Dimitris Exarchou in Piraeus; shipping partner David Morris in London; and maritime law and transportation partner Stephanie Schweitzer in Paris.