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21 June 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Forbes Solicitors—Jennifer Ross

Conveyancing specialist returns to base

Northern firm Forbes Solicitors has welcomed Jennifer Ross as an associate in the conveyancing department.

Joining the firm’s Blackburn office, Jennifer qualified as a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) in 2003, and previously worked for Forbes between 1995 and 2000. She advises clients on a wide range of residential property matters, and specialises in leasehold flat extensions, purchase of freeholds, private mortgages and deeds of rectification.

Jennifer commented: ‘I am delighted to be rejoining Forbes and a great team, which has a reputation for high quality work across the full range of property matters.’

Michelle Thompson, conveyancing partner, added: ‘Jennifer has considerable expertise in residential property and I am delighted to welcome her to our team.’

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