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02 July 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Hedges Law—Rachel Carrington-Matthews

Oxford firm welcomes private client solicitor 

Oxford firm Hedges Law has expanded the team with the appointment of solicitor Rachel Carrington-Matthews, as well as a number of promotions within the team.

Rachel (pictured) joins the firm from Knights in Oxford, and focuses her practice on private client matters. She specialises in advising on estate administration and wills, trusts, powers of attorney and Court of Protection cases.

In addition, divorce and mediation specialist Carrie Rudge has been promoted to head of the family team after more than four years with the firm, and Lucy Stratton has joined as business development manager.

Nicola Poole, managing director at Hedges Law, said, ‘Our 230-year-old firm is on an exciting new chapter of growth which includes constantly innovating and improving the way we deliver our services. Having great people is critical to this success so we’re delighted to have such fantastic new talent join our exceptional team, providing clients with advice throughout all stages of their life, whether that’s moving house, owning businesses, going into or leaving a marriage, dealing with their property portfolios or protecting their assets for their loved ones—we are there every step of the way.’

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Laytons ETL—Maximilian Kraitt

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Browne Jacobson—seven promotions

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