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11 July 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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PM Legal Services—Jonathan Cass & Asia Munir

Property firm bolsters the team with hire & promotion

Property management firm PM Legal Services has expanded with the team with an appointment and a promotion.

Jonathan Cass (centre) has come on board from Geldards in Nottingham. He has more than 13 years of experience in commercial and residential property litigation. He commented: ‘I’m delighted to have joined PM Legal as they are known industry leaders and I’m very excited to be able to further my knowledge in residential property as a part of this team.’

In addition to Jonathan’s appointment, Asia Munir (right) has also been promoted to associate. Joining the firm in April 2018 from Atherton Godfrey Solicitors, Asia specialises in advising on residential property matters. She said: ‘I’m absolutely thrilled to have been promoted after just a year—it definitely feels like all my hard work has been worth it.’

Partner Cassandra Zanelli (left) added: ‘I’m so pleased with the recent growth we’ve had at PM Legal, and I’m so happy to welcome Jonathan to the team, as his experience and knowledge will be extremely beneficial.

‘We’re also extremely proud of Asia for her achievement, as she has been with PM Legal since April 2018 and she’s been promoted in recognition for all of her hard work and efforts in her first year with us.’

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Laytons ETL—Maximilian Kraitt

Laytons ETL—Maximilian Kraitt

Commercial firm strengthens real estate disputes team with associate hire

Switalskis—three appointments

Switalskis—three appointments

Firm appoints three directors to board

Browne Jacobson—seven promotions

Browne Jacobson—seven promotions

Six promoted to partner and one to legal director across UK and Ireland offices

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