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01 May 2014
Issue: 7604 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Sarah Plumridge—Parrott & Coales

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New managing partner for Aylesbury-based solicitors

Parrott & Coales has appointed Sarah Plumridge as managing partner. Sarah takes over from John Leggett who has retired after being managing partner for 19 years. 

Within two years of joining the firm in 2000, Sarah was made a partner and has almost 20 years' experience as a commercial and residential property solicitor.

"We chose Sarah to lead the firm because of her many strong leadership qualities, including her business acumen and entrepreneurial flair," said John. "She has the vision and experience to take the firm to new levels and to build on its continual success." 

Sarah says: "We pride ourselves in offering high quality, great value service that remains in-line with the ever changing needs of our clients, whether that's businesses or every-day people. But we can't do this without the expertise of our team. I'm looking forward to building on the talent we already have and in creating the finest leaders to help deliver a vision and strategy that will grow the firm further."

Issue: 7604 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Foot Anstey—Jasmine Olomolaiye

Foot Anstey—Jasmine Olomolaiye

Investigations and corporate crime expert joins as partner

Fieldfisher—Mark Shaw

Fieldfisher—Mark Shaw

Veteran funds specialist joins investment funds team

Taylor Wessing—Stephen Whitfield

Taylor Wessing—Stephen Whitfield

Firm enhances competition practice with London partner hire

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