An Oxford-based law firm has announced the promotion of three partners, five senior associates, and five associates.

The Promotions at Reeds Solicitors LLP include the elevation of Scott Primmer and Nathan Seymour-Hyde to partnership and Alison Page to the role of senior associate.

Mr Primmer, a specialist in criminal defence, particularly in serious sexual assault cases is well known for exceptional client care within the company

Meanwhile, Ms Seymour-Hyde, the current head of the Fare Evasion department, has built a prominent practice submitting out-of-court settlements in fare evasion cases.

Managing partner Jan Matthews said: "We are pleased to welcome Scott and Nathan to the partnership; their promotions are richly deserved following their leadership in the creation and development of their respective teams.

"We are especially proud to see another former Reeds trainee (Scott Primmer) promoted to Partnership.

"I would also like to congratulate Beth Mantel from our Manchester office who was also promoted to partner, and our new associates and senior associates."

Among the newly promoted partners is Beth Mantel from the company's Manchester office, bringing the total number of partners across all offices to 15.

This latest slew of promotions is the first under the Reeds Career Progression Framework and the Reeds Academy.