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04 October 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Beyond Corporate Law—Angeliki Kotsidou

Assistant solicitor strengthens corporate team

Manchester firm Beyond Corporate Law has welcomed assistant solicitor Angeliki Kotsidou to its corporate team.

Angeliki (right) comes on board after two and a half years with McHale & Co Solicitors in Altrincham. She regularly acts for clients across the real estate, construction, corporate and commercial sectors, and is fluent in Greek, Russian and English.

She commented: ‘I’m absolutely delighted to be part of such a dynamic law firm. I fully identify with the firm’s client-focused approach and I am eager to work with such a diverse range of entrepreneurial clients.’

Head of the corporate team Jim Truscott (left) added: ‘Over the past two years we have worked extremely hard to build the right corporate team, making no secret of our strategic decision to disrupt the legal market. We are confident that we have managed to create an inspiring environment that attracts very enthusiastic, competent and client-focused individuals who believe in our business model and culture, and integrate easily into our growing team, thus ensuring our entrepreneurial client base receives a genuinely joined-up service. Angeliki is a strong fit for the team having a good presence and human perspective.’

 

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