Advocate Darry Robinson, who joined the firm in August 2018, took on the role in January.
His practice includes criminal defence work, Children Panel appointments, personal injury and medical negligence claims.
Advocate Nina Benest commented: “it is important to recognise both the contribution that Darry has brought to Benest and Syvret and his tireless energy when representing his clients.”
Meanwhile, Advocate Greg Herold-Howes has joined the firm’s Dispute Resolution team.
Mr Herold-Howes has a particular interest in planning matters, having successfully represented an appellant in a decade long dispute involving multiple third-party planning appeals.