New appointments as firm continues to expand
York-based solicitors Guest Walker & Co has appointed two new solicitors.
Steven Smith has joined the firm to focus on residential property and his caseload will include the sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold properties, shared ownership deals, plot sales, agricultural sales and transactions with the Local Authority. Qualified as a solicitor since 2012, prior to joining the legal profession, Steven served as a captain in the Royal Logistic Corps at home and abroad and worked in the Police Force, including work as a detective in London CID.
Originally from York, Deborah Barton joins the firm’s commercial property team and will be working on a broad range of commercial property matters for both corporate and individual clients based in Yorkshire and beyond. Deborah achieved a first class law degree before going on to gain a distinction on her Legal Practice Course whilst studying at the College of Law, York then completed her training and began her career at a large City firm in London, where she stayed for 12 years. With a wide range of experience across the full commercial property spectrum, Deborah has represented a number of high profile clients and has been responsible for the training and supervision of eight trainee solicitors.
John Walker, senior partner at York-based solicitors Guest Walker & Co says: “We are delighted to welcome Steven and Deborah to the team as we continue to expand. They both bring with them a wealth of experience and insight into their individual specialist areas and I am looking forward working with them on a range of new projects for our clients.”
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