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Cartmell Shepherd—Lynne McFaul

12 February 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Senior solicitor appointment at Cumbria & Northumberland firm

Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors has recruited senior associate solicitor Lynne McFaul to its commercial property team.

Lynne’s 30 years of experience further strengthens the firm’s commercial property team and will help meet increasing demands for its services. Cartmell Shepherd has six offices across Cumbria and Northumberland,

Lynne, who will be based at the firm’s West Cumbria office in Cockermouth, said: ‘Being part of the Cartmell Shepherd team offers me the opportunity to deal with high-quality work in an established, well-regarded regional law firm and with clients from a wide variety and scope of businesses.

‘I’m very much looking forward to working closely with clients to find the right legal solutions for them.’

Lynne honed her legal skills in commercial property while working for large city practices in Liverpool, before working for regional law firms in Cumbria.

Originally from Liverpool, Lynne moved to Cumbria with her family in 2007. She lives in Cockermouth with her husband Mike and three children.

Peter Stafford, managing director of Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, said: ‘As demand for our services grows, we remain committed to investing in quality, experience and expertise within our team to provide excellent legal advice and guidance for our clients.

‘Lynne is a brilliant addition to our commercial property team. Her experience and expertise will help us to continue to deliver the best possible service for our clients.’

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