National law firm Switalskis has promoted Georgina Peckett, Katrina Elsey and Julie Guest to its board.

Peckett joined Switalskis medical negligence team in 2016. She specialises in complex, high-value medical negligence claims, acting for individuals and families affected by life-changing injuries. Peckett has been an accredited Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel member since 2011.

Elsey, who joined the firm in 2021 following the firm’s acquisition of Atherton Godfrey, has 24 years’ experience of working in serious injury law. She supports clients who have suffered serious and life-altering injuries. 

Guest joined Switalskis in 2022 to establish its people function. With experience across multiple industries, she has built a growing HR team and introduced a more strategic approach to developing people across the business.

John Durkan, Switalskis CEO, says: 'Our senior level promotions reflect the strength and ambition of the business we’re building. Georgina, Katrina and Julie have each made a significant impact in their careers and consistently demonstrate our values of fairness, empathy and care through their commitment to clients and colleagues.

'It’s important that we invest in leadership that delivers excellent legal expertise and champions our culture and supports our people. I’m delighted to welcome them to the board and look forward to the contribution they will make to the continued success of Switalskis.'

The firm has offices in Yorkshire, North East Lincolnshire and London.


Pictured above (l-r): John Durkan, Switalskis CEO, with directors Katrina Elsey, Georgina Peckett, and Julie Guest

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