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15 February 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Furley Page—Darren Philpot

Property specialist joins the team

South east firm Furley Page has welcomed property lawyer Darren Philpot to the team as a senior associate.

Canterbury-based Darren joins the firm from his former position of managing associate with Cripps LLP in Royal Tunbridge Wells. He advises on a wide range of residential property matters, acting for high net worth individuals and landed estates, as well as handling agricultural and rural issues.

Jeremy Licence, managing partner and head of real estate at Furley Page, said: ‘I’m confident Darren will prove a great asset to the firm and his skills and expertise will ensure that the Real Estate team continues to go from strength to strength.

‘Darren has intimate knowledge of acting for both domestic and international clients looking to purchase both occupational and investment properties. He is known for his professional manner, willingness to give his full commitment to the task in hand and a high regard to client care, qualities which are at the core of the firm’s ethos.’

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