Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management, a leading Top 200 law firm, is proud to announce a series of senior promotions and strategic appointments across its Legal and Wealth Management teams. These developments mark a significant milestone in the firm's continued growth and demonstrate its ongoing commitment to recognising talent and delivering exceptional client service.

In line with the firm’s strategic vision, five experienced Partners have been appointed to Head of Department and Deputy Head roles, enhancing leadership and support across key legal areas. Notably, the firm has launched a new Construction Law Department, marking a significant expansion into a growing area of legal practice.

New Leadership Roles:

• Nigel Bescoby – Head of Dispute Resolution
• Lorna Carter – Head of Construction Law
• Neil Denny – Head of Family
• Neil Jones – Head of Residential Conveyancing
• May Ozga – Deputy Head of Commercial Property

Reflecting Chattertons' commitment to career development, the firm has promoted several team members to senior positions across various offices and departments. This includes six new appointments.

New Partners:

• Steven Forster – Partner, Commercial Property
• Amanda Johnson – Partner, Private Client
• Gareth Day – Partner, Private Client
• Helen Townsend – Partner, Dispute Resolution
• Tina Hill - Chartered Legal Executive & Partner, Private Client
• Lisa Turner – Partner, Family

Chattertons has also strengthened its Wealth Management offering, promoting two Independent Financial Advisers to Partner level, underscoring the firm’s unique integration of legal and financial services.

• Sophie Barnes – Partner & Independent Financial Adviser
• Neil Gumsley – Partner & Independent Financial Adviser

New Associates:

The firm is pleased to announce the promotion of the following team members to Associate level:

• Heidi Bates – Associate Solicitor, Residential Conveyancing
• Lauren Fairbrother – Associate Solicitor, Private Client
• Gabby Kuizinaite – Associate Solicitor, Commercial Property
• Thomas Lee – Chartered Legal Executive & Associate, Private Client
• Vilas Mistry – Associate Solicitor, Private Client

Chattertons is also pleased to have welcomed the following additional senior member to our Family Team:

• Peter Hardy – Chartered Legal Executive, Family

Richard Ludlow, CEO, commented:

“These promotions and appointments are a testament to the incredible depth of talent across our firm. Whether through internal progression or strategic hiring, we are investing in the future of Chattertons and in the quality of service we provide to our clients. I’m particularly proud to see so many of our team step into leadership roles, and we’re thrilled to welcome new colleagues who bring fresh expertise and energy. The launch of our Construction team under Lorna Carter marks a key step in our continued expansion into new practice areas.”

Looking Ahead

With these appointments, Chattertons strengthens its foundation for future growth and reinforces its position as a trusted provider of integrated legal and wealth management services. The firm remains committed to investing in its people and to providing expert, client-focused solutions across the region.