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05 January 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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mfg Solicitors—Danielle Elcock

Law firm appoints conveyancer
Shropshire law firm mfg Solicitors has recently appointed a new expert conveyancer to its Residential Property team.

Experienced property specialist and licensed conveyancer Danielle Elcock (pictured, centre) has joined the firm’s Telford office where she will assist buyers and sellers with their home sales.

Mrs Elcock will work closely with partner Andrew Davies (pictured, left), senior associate Nichola Wilson (pictured, right), and head of department Javed Ahmed.

Qualifying as a licenced conveyancer in 2010, Mrs Elcock is also a member of the Council for Licensed Conveyors.

Commenting on her appointment, Danielle said: 'I have always been impressed by mfg when dealing with its team in the past and I am looking forward to being part of such an established firm. At such a busy time for the housing market we have the opportunity to grow further so I think it is really exciting to be part of the team here in Telford and working closely with three first-class conveyancers in Andrew, Nichola and Javed.'

Partner, Andrew Davies added: 'Danielle is widely respected and experienced in all conveyancing matters having led on thousands of transactions throughout her career so far. She has settled in superbly and is already successfully leading on a number of transactions for our clients.'

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