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29 October 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Forbes Solicitors—Stephen McArdle

Firm welcomes commercial property litigation specialist

North West firm Forbes Solicitors has bolstered its dispute resolution offering with the appointment of Stephen McArdle as associate solicitor in Central Lancashire.

Since qualifying in 2007, Stephen has worked with KBL Solicitors in Bolton. He specialises in commercial litigation, with particular focus on commercial property and land disputes. He advises a range of clients including property developers, commercial landlords, public bodies and insurers, and also offers expertise in alternative dispute resolution and mediation.

Stephen said: ‘Joining Forbes at this time represents a great opportunity. The quality of work and the firm’s reputation is well-known and I am delighted to be joining such a great team.’

The firm’s head of dispute resolution, Tom Smith, added: ‘We are delighted to have Stephen as part of our team and we continue to enhance our growing reputation in dispute resolution. Stephen is a valuable and well-respected addition to the department and will be a great figurehead for our growing commercial property litigation team.’

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