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26 May 2015
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Carol Elliott—Steele Raymond LLP

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New commercial property partner is appointed

Steele Raymond LLP has announced the appointment of new partner Carol Elliott. Carol joins the firm’s top-tier commercial property team, bringing with her over 30 years of specialist knowledge and expertise. 

Carol brings with her a wealth of experience in a full range of commercial property services from her time as head of commercial property and partner at a local firm. She is also well connected regionally and is a member of the Board of Poole Housing Partnership.

Carol says: “I’m delighted to be joining Steele Raymond, a firm that is well established as the top tier commercial property player in the region. I’m looking forward to working with a dynamic and committed team of people with the sole aim of making a real difference to their clients. The strength in depth of the firm’s longstanding commercial expertise and experience across their teams will allow me to give the best personal service to clients.” 

Chris Twaits, head of Steele Raymond’s commercial property team, adds: "We’re delighted to be welcoming Carol to the team, an appointment that demonstrates our continued commitment to identify and hire the best lawyers. Steele Raymond is at the heart of commercial law in Dorset and the south coast and our recent appointments demonstrate our very ambitious plans both to grow and strengthen, to further our market leading position."

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