Reed Smith Richards Butler has announced its latest round of partner promotions, with 31 new partners made up around the world – although just three come in the City.

The promotions, which take effect from 1 January, 2008, see lawyers made up in 12 of the transatlantic firm's 21 offices. In London, the new partners are James Wilson (corporate), Thomas Ince (employment) and Emma Lenthall (litigation).

Two new partners are made up in Munich – one apiece in real estate and corporate – with the rest of the promotions coming across Reed Smith's network of US offices.