Deloitte has announced 22 senior promotions across its North West practice, including two new partners.

Joining the Deloitte partnership in the firm’s tax and legal division, Benjamin Holguin brings 15 years’ experience of working across the North West’s corporate and commercial legal market.

Having qualified at international law firm DLA Piper, Holguin joined Deloitte Legal in May 2019 as an associate director.

Kirstie McGrath has also been appointed partner.

McGrath works in the firm’s technology and transformation team, having begun her career at Deloitte in 2006. She now leads a team of commercial strategists, supporting clients globally.

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In addition to the two new partners, Deloitte has also promoted 20 people to director across the North West.

These promotions include seven in the region’s tax and legal practice, five in technology and transformation, where Simon Atherton has also been promoted to senior director, three in audit and assurance, and five in Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory.

Across Deloitte’s North West practice, there were a total of 438 promotions.

Deloitte promoted more than 6,000 people across the firm in June, including 48 new partners, with more than three in 10 (31 per cent) of the new partners based outside London.

Jo Ahmed MBE, practice senior partner for Deloitte North West, said: “Our practice is home to some truly exceptional people who provide industry leading work for our clients.

“These latest promotions are testament to that, with more than 400 people across all seniority levels and industries achieving the well-deserved recognition for their commitment and expertise.

“We’ve always been proud of the role we play at Deloitte in helping people build fulfilling careers.

“We want to ensure that anyone who joins us in the North West can go on to make an impact for both our clients and the communities around us.

“Learning, development and a supportive environment sit at the heart of everything we do. More generally, the North West continues to attract exceptional talent and world-leading companies, and I’m proud of our contribution to our regional economy.”