HUDDERSFIELD-based law firm Armitage Sykes has promoted Rob Kelly to partner.

Mr Kelly, pictured (above, right with senior partner Robert Turner) is part of the firm’s company and commercial team.

He joined Armitage Sykes, based at New North Road, in 2010 and advises clients on a wide range of corporate matters, including business acquisitions and disposals, investor and shareholder arrangements and issues affecting owner-managed businesses.

Mr Kelly graduated in law from Oxford University before embarking on a career as a chartered accountant.

He has previously worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers and a number of national firms advising on matters ranging from rights issues to multinational joint ventures.

Mr Turner said “We are delighted to recognise Rob in this way. He has gained great results for clients and this promotion is well deserved.”