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16 August 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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CG Professional—Rob Parkinson, Stephanie Cairns & William Ingham

North West law firm appoints paralegal and two associate solicitors

Rob Parkinson and Stephanie Cairns join the CG Real Estate team as Associate Solicitors and William Ingham as a paralegal.

Stephanie (pictured, centre) has a wide range of experience including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals after seven years at JMW in Manchester and has worked with financial institutions as well as overseas investors and high net worth individuals. 

Commenting on her appointment, Stephanie said: 'I’m really pleased to join the CG team. Their vision and culture are unique in the legal sector which is so refreshing and I’m really looking forward to playing my part in such a dynamic growing firm.'

Rob (pictured, left) who has previously been in Real Estate teams at various Lancashire law firms said: 'I’m excited about the move to CG, and the opportunities it will bring at this stage of my career with their impressive and growing client list.'

William (pictured, right) graduated from University of Central Lancashire with a first-class Law Degree before earning a merit in his LPC at UCLan in May 2022. 

William added: 'I feel incredibly lucky to be working at CG. The support, mentoring and training open to me here is just fantastic. It’s a great start to my legal career.'

Head of Real Estate at CG Karen Piontek said: 'We’re very pleased to welcome Stephanie, Rob and William to the CG family. 

'We’re looking forward to them progressing their careers with us as we continue to pick up the pace on the CG journey.'

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