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Oakwood Property Solicitors—three new starters

25 June 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Appointments at the Leeds firm

Oakwood Property Solicitors, located in North Leeds, has announced the three new starters this month. This comes shortly after the appointment of Deborah Myerson (front row, centre) as director.

Joining the team are conveyancer Karen Dines (front row, second from left); conveyancing assistant Sam Sleney (back row, centre); and conveyancing assistant Alice Summers (back row, left).

Speaking about the expansion, Deborah said: ‘This is a really exciting time for Oakwood Property Solicitors. With our expanded team, we will be able to offer our clients an even more streamlined and efficient service.’

Managing director Abbigail Keech added: ‘With Deborah Myerson heading up the team, we can now take Oakwood Property Solicitors to another level, to offer a bespoke service to the people of North Leeds and beyond.

‘It is a very exciting time for the Oakwood group as a whole and we look forward to seeing the progress the team can make.’

Pictured above: the Oakwood Property Solicitors team 

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Muckle LLP—Stacey Brown

Muckle LLP—Stacey Brown

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