Slaughter and May and Allen & Overy (A&O) have become the latest magic circle firms to announce their partner promotions, with 23 made up at A&O and two added to the senior rank at Slaughters.

The Slaughters promotions are shared between the firm’s London and Hong Kong offices, with financing lawyer Ed Fife made up in London. Fife has been at the firm since joining as a trainee in 2003 and has handled work for key clients including Akzo Nobel, ISS, GlaxoSmithKline and First Group.