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07 October 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Reiss Matthews—Enoch Evans LLP

West Midlands Tax specialist promoted to partner

West Midlands-based law firm, Enoch Evans LLP, has recently announced the promotion of Reiss Matthews to partner.

Reiss specialises in broad range of private client legal matters, and has worked in the wills, tax and probate team since joining the firm in 2014. Reiss has also played an integral role in establishing the firm's Sutton Coldfield office, which opened in 2017.

Reiss commented: 'I am very proud to have been promoted to partner at Enoch Evans LLP and feel this reflects the ongoing success and growth of the firm. My aim is to build long term relationships with my clients and their families and then support them in making some of life’s key decisions.'

David Evans, managing partner at Enoch Evans LLP, said: 'Reiss clearly demonstrates a passion for providing the best possible support and service to our clients. We have recently celebrated the first anniversary for our Sutton Coldfield office and a large part of its success in the town can be attributed to Reiss and his teams’ hard work and dedication. I am delighted to be able to congratulate Reiss on becoming a partner'.

 

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