We are absolutely delighted to announce that Lauren Abbs, Private Client Associate at Clapham & Collinge LLP, has been promoted to Partner.
Lauren has been with the firm for 10 years, initially joining as a paralegal in 2011 before progressing into a trainee position and qualifying as a solicitor in January 2015. Lauren has proved herself to be an exceptional lawyer and a critical part of the firm's private client offering.
Partner and Head of the firm's private client department Lin Whitehead said ''Clients and colleagues alike have always been full of praise when remarking on Lauren's technical skills and strategic guidance, all of which is delivered in a very personable and friendly manner. It is a real credit to the firm that we are able to welcome Lauren to the Partnership and we wish Lauren a very long and prosperous career as she takes this very significant next step - congratulations Lauren!''
Lauren provides advice on a whole range of private client issues which include wills (including tax planning and protection wills), lasting powers of attorney, equity release, estate planning, grants of probate and the administration of estates. She is a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) and regularly speaks at the firm's legal briefings and events to provide important legal updates to individuals, professional advisers and business groups.
Lauren said ''I am very pleased and proud to join the Partnership, having trained, qualified and developed professionally with the support of the firm. I am excited to work as a member of the Partnership to further develop the relationships that I have built with my peers, professionals and clients.''
Our legal team provide a full range of legal services for businesses, families and individuals. The personal legal services we offer include conveyancing, family law including separation and divorce, personal injury, clinical negligence, employment law, wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and probate. Legal services for businesses include debt recovery, litigation and disputes, landlord and tenant services, employment law and commercial property.
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