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20 August 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Forbes Solicitors—Helen Marsh

Commercial property partner joins in Lancashire

Northern firm Forbes Solicitors has strengthened the commercial property team with the appointment of partner Helen Marsh.

Based in the firm’s central Lancashire office, Helen has joined the firm after more than four years with HRC Law LLP in Manchester. She advises on a wide range of commercial property matters, including sales, purchases and leases, and focuses in particular on landlord and tenant issues in the leisure, retail and e-commerce sectors.

Helen said: ‘I am delighted to be joining a team which has an excellent reputation for its work across the commercial property sector and which, like me, prides itself on delivering a tailored service in a down-to-earth manner.’

Adam Bromley, head of commercial property at Forbes, added: ‘With a client base consisting mainly of SMEs, ranging from new start-ups to established multi-site companies; and from retailers and restaurateurs to manufacturers and office users, Helen transacts properties in locations throughout the North West and nationwide.

‘She has a superb reputation and we are delighted to welcome her to the team.’

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