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Brilliant Brum is next step for mfg Solicitors
By Tom Esler Partner, mfg Solicitors LLP
Last summer saw the latest milestone in the history of mfg Solicitors as we merged with respected Birmingham legal practice, Pearson Rowe. Historically, we’ve been
based across the major towns and cities in Worcestershire and Shropshire, but our new St Paul’s Square offices have given us a presence right in the beating heart of Birmingham. Pearson Rowe is one of the
city’s oldest law practices and the merger was extra special as it was finalised just as Pearson Rowe marked its 100th anniversary. Their historic background also fits well given that mfg’s own roots stretch back well over 400 years. Our expert solicitors are
already handling the full spectrum of corporate, commercial and private legal matters for clients in the Birmingham area. These include: • Corporate and business- related matters
• Commercial property • Employment and HR • Wills • Residential conveyancing • Family • Contentious probate • Tax and trusts
Overall, our move into Birmingham makes us a truly West Midlands firm and we are proud to be part of the city’s success story. It comes at an exciting time
not only due to the ongoing investment into the city, but also with such a sensational few years ahead as the region prepares to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games – an event which hands the West Midlands the opportunity to showcase its talent, professionalism, credentials and diversity.
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Law firm is dedicated to helping the elderly
Three solicitors and a legal executive from a Midlands law firm have gained accreditation to a national scheme that acknowledges their specialist skills in working with pensioners. Partner Andrew Vernon and
associate Michelle Monnes-Thomas from FBC Manby Bowdler’s wills, probate and lifetime planning team in Wolverhampton have been made members of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), along with colleague and solicitor Will Jones and chartered legal executive Suzanne Preston. Solicitors for the Elderly is an independent, national organisation of more than 1,600 lawyers, who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers. In order to be a fully accredited member, members must have a minimum of three years’ experience advising in areas of older client law. They also have to complete the Older Client Care in Practice Award
New role: Sarah Walker-Smith
Committed: Kim Carr
Mr Vernon is also a member of
the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) while Mr Jones is an affiliate member. Ms Monnes- Thomas is the firm’s Alzheimer’s Society ‘Dementia Friends’ Training Champion. Managing partner Kim Carr said:
“These qualifications illustrate our commitment to supporting our older and more vulnerable clients across all aspects of legal work. “It gives independent verification
‘These qualifications illustrate our commitment to supporting our older and more vulnerable clients’
– a qualification that demonstrates the specialist client care skills that enable lawyers to advise and support older and vulnerable clients.
that they are specialists in their field and will always put the best interests of the older person at the heart of what they do. “With an ageing population, we
are dealing with more and more people who want legal advice on wills, estate planning and trusts as well as other personal matters. “SFE membership gives
reassurance that our team are trained and experienced in dealing with older and vulnerable people and working towards the best outcome for them.”
New boss takes the reins
Shakespeare Martineau has appointed Sarah Walker- Smith – formerly chief operating officer at Browne Jacobson – as chief executive officer. She will be arriving at the firm this month (February), when she will join chief operating officer Victoria Tester and chief financial officer Lesley Spencer in the firm’s leadership team. She replaces Andy Raynor who has been at the helm for the last four years. Shakespeare Martineau is a top 50 law firm
with a reported a turnover of £73.9m in 2017/18. Ms Walker-Smith began her career as a
chartered accountant with PwC before spending eight years in senior communication and marketing roles at Boots. She said: “I’m looking forward to being
a part of the firm’s future at such an exciting time. “The strong progress in growing the
business is continuing, and I believe I can bring further vision and originality to an already commercial strategy, as well as harnessing the ambition and progressive
attitude I can see in the firm. “Above all else, I’m looking forward to
getting to know, and working with, all of the firm’s people and clients.”
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