We're delighted to announce that Vanina Wittenburg and Katie Martin have been promoted to Partner.
Katie has been with Hunters since 2004 and became Senior Associate in 2007. She is a highly experienced private client lawyer, with particular expertise in complex estate administration, cross-border estates and UK reseals of overseas grants. Katie also advises on Wills, tax planning, powers of attorney and Court of Protection applications.
"It's been a privilege to grow my career at Hunters over the past two decades. I've had the opportunity to work on some incredibly rewarding and complex matters, and to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike. I'm honoured to be joining the partnership and excited to help shape the future of our Private Client team", said Katie.
Find out more about Katie here.
Vanina joined Hunters in 2018 as an Associate and was promoted to Senior Associate in 2021. She advises individuals, executors and trustees on a wide range of private client matters, including Wills, complex estate administrations, the running of trusts, lasting powers of attorney and tax estate planning.
"Since joining the firm, I've been on a really rewarding journey," commented Vanina. "I've had the privilege of seeing both the firm and our Private Client department grow and thrive, and I'm excited to contribute to its next chapter."
Find out more about Vanina here.
Senior Partner, Henry Hood, added:
"We are thrilled to welcome Katie and Vanina to the partnership. Each brings exceptional legal knowledge, integrity and a deep commitment to our clients. Their promotions are richly deserved and reflect the strength and depth of our Private Client department. I look forward to seeing them thrive in their new roles."
These promotions reflect our continued commitment to excellence in private client services and to nurturing talent within the firm. We're proud to foster a culture of internal progression, where team members are supported to grow and develop their careers from early stages through to leadership roles. Find out more about roles at Hunters here: Careers - Join our Team.
This news has also been published in Solicitors Journal (1 October 2025).