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09 July 2015
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Helen Hanson & Daniel Tetsell—Thursfields

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Duo joins Thursfields' Worcester office

Thursfields has expanded its Worcester office team by welcoming Helen Hanson as an Associate Solicitor to its Family Department and Daniel Tetsell, Litigator into its Civil Litigation Department.

Daniel’s focus will be on offering expert advice and assistance to Landlords and management companies in relation to all matters concerning leasehold and freehold properties. For the last seven years, Daniel has worked with some of the UK’s leading landlords, developers, and managing agents to help them navigate this often complex area of law. 

Helen joins the firm from Ellis Hass Solicitors in Solihull. She has been advising and assisting clients in family law for over 11 years deals with all aspects of family law, but as a Family Law Panel Member she is particularly skilled in advising on and negotiating settlements.

Shane Miller, Director and head of the Family Law department of Thursfields Solicitors says: “We are extremely excited to welcome Daniel and Helen to the team. Thursfields are extremely focused on finding the right people who have the legal expertise and who are able to provide an excellent customer service to our clients.

"It is very encouraging that the market is growing and we are looking forward to the challenges of 2015. Our main focus for the year is growth, over the last two months alone the firm has achieved 19% growth and with our sector led focus we very much believe that this can only increase.”

Thursfields has offices based across the Black Country and Worcestershire, the new recruits will be helping to develop and manage a targeted 40% growth in turnover for 2015.

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