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02 April 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Ellisons—Ellen Petersen

Partner joins the team as head of commercial property
Ellisons has announced a significant appointment in its market-leading Commercial Property team with the appointment of Ellen Petersen as Partner and Head of Commercial Property.

Ellen (pictured, right) trained with a UK Top 50 Law Firm before spending 18 years at a leading regional firm. She has extensive experience in commercial transactions, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals (including for charities), Business Park leases, development agreements and agricultural property deals. Ellen also provides corporate support on sales and purchases of businesses, as well as being an active member of the Country Land and Business Association and the Agricultural Law Association.

Commenting on her appointment, Ellen said: 'Ellisons is a thriving firm which has an excellent reputation for commercial property work. I am delighted to be joining at such an exciting time of growth and to be given the opportunity to lead my colleagues in the commercial property team, in pursuit of the Ellisons values and strategy for growth and development.'

Guy Longhurst, Managing Partner and Head of Real Estate at Ellisons (left), added: 'Ellen will play a key role in driving the practice forward, strengthening our client offering and supporting the firm’s continued growth. Her strong track record of leading specialist teams speaks for itself and she will be a fantastic addition to our top-tier commercial property team.'

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