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05 December 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Harper James

National law firm announces new appointments

Harper James Solicitors have recently welcomed Theresa Chong and Michelle Hayward to their growing team.

Theresa trained at Martineau Johnson in Birmingham and moved to Shoosmiths LLP where she worked for nine years before joining property specialists, Davitt Jones Bould, as a consultant and later as a partner. She specialises in commercial property transactions of all varieties. She has particular experience in dealing with international retailers seeking new property on the high-street, in shopping centres or at out-of-two retail parks. 

Michelle trained and qualified at Evershed, Wells and Hind which became part of Eversheds. Michelle was also a partner in a regional firm and has spent time in-house at a higher education business dealing with its research and innovation and knowledge exchange contracts. She will continue to specialise in commercial contracts including matters relating to mergers and acquisitions.

Toby Harper, CEO of Harper James, said: 'We are delighted Theresa and Michelle are now part of the business and I wish them every success in their roles. '

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