Bond Pearce is among a quartet of firms unveiling their 2012 partnership promotions, making up five lawyers alongside announcements from Speechly Bircham, Appleby and McCann FitzGerald.

Bond Pearce’s promotions are spread across its Bristol and Southampton offices, with Anthony Alderman made up in real estate, Paula Bartlett in commercial and Joanne Boyle in employment. David Brown has been promoted in casualty and property risks, while Ian Newcombe joins the partner ranks in commercial litigation.