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07 October 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Helen Willett—Coodes Solicitors

South West law firm welcomes back property lawyer

Property lawyer and partner Helen Willett has returned to Coodes Solicitors after two years as head of legal at peer-to-peer lending platform, Folk2Folk. Helen will join the commercial property team, advising on the sale and purchase of commercial property.

Helen originally joined Coodes in 2012 after 12 years as partner at SJ Berwin.

Helen said: 'I am delighted to be returning to Coodes at such an important time for the Business Services team. I look forward to working with the rest of the Coodes team to deliver a first-class, full service to our business clients across the South West and beyond.'

Jo Morgan, head of commercial property at Coodes, commented: 'I am delighted to welcome back Helen. Helen’s experience of working on a diverse and high profile range of commercial property matters in Cornwall, London and internationally, will provide our clients with confidence that they are in the very best hands.'

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