Full service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has added to its Bristol-based
private client team with the appointments of solicitor Benjamin Griffiths and
paralegal Margarita
Kappanen.
Benjamin qualified in September
2022 with regional law firm JCP Solicitors, where he worked for more than four
years. He specialises in wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate
administration, Court of Protection and trusts.
Benjamin said: 'Private client
work is very rewarding as you are helping people during what tends to be
difficult points in their life. I enjoy making a daunting time as easy as
possible for them.
'Shakespeare Martineau is based
in the heart of Bristol, and known for its superior client care and
interesting, complex cases. I feel extremely privileged to have joined a
fantastic team and I am looking forward to building my career here.'
Margarita, who has more than two
years’ experience in estate administration, joins the firm from Kings Court
Trust where she was a probate case handler and responsible for managing 50
estates. She is currently studying for a masters in law, with the hopes of
qualifying as a solicitor in the future.
Margarita said: 'Working in
private client means your work is more intensely personal to your clients and
ensuring their loved ones are protected upon death is very rewarding.
'Estate administration is a long
process so you get to build strong relationships with clients and help people
during extremely difficult times in their lives.
'I am thrilled to have joined
Shakespeare Martineau and was attracted to the firm because it is highly
regarded and has a strong focus on empowering its people and ensuring their
wellbeing.'
Shakespeare Martineau expanded
its reach into the South West following a merger with Bristol-headquartered GL
Law in October 2022.
Heledd Wyn, head of private client at Shakespeare Martineau in Bristol, said: 'We are delighted that Benjamin and Margarita have joined our private client team in Bristol. We are currently experiencing growing demand for our services due to the strong reputation we have built over the years. I look forward to them both building and continuing their already successful careers with us.'
