SEAN Bucknall has been promoted to partner at corporate recovery and business advisory specialists Quantuma, which has offices in Frederick Place, Brighton.

Sean Bucknall began his career with Numerica before working as an administrator and manager at RSM Tenon.

He joined Quantuma in 2013 was promoted to director in January 2016.

He said: “Quantuma is a genuine meritocracy and I am delighted to accept the offer of partnership in a firm that is constantly growing and offering challenging roles for talented people.”

Managing partner Carl Jackson said it was timely recognition of his hard work and commitment.

He said: “This is a reflection of the superb work Sean has done both locally in the Brighton office and also working with partner Andrew Hosking in developing our credentials in the distressed legal sector.

“It is testimony to the efforts of Sean and Andrew that we are now one of the market leaders in this area.”

“While we will continue to make lateral hires at senior level to deliver on our growth aspirations, we are also committed to bringing our own people through the business.”