Thomson Hayton Winkley strengthens family law team
Cumbria law firm Thomson Hayton Winkley has bolstered its ranks with the appointment of family solicitor Jordan Wallace.
He has joined from Laker Legal Solicitors in Lancaster and is based at THW’s head office in Kendal, working alongside specialist family paralegal Jayne Grassing, who has been at the firm for more than 20 years.
Jordan advises clients on a range of matters, including divorces, finances, domestic abuse, issues relating to children, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation and separation agreements, and Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA) cases.
He has more than 10 years’ legal experience, having begun his career as a paralegal at Simpson Millar.
His appointment at THW follows the arrival earlier this year of Nina Hood as head of residential property and Phil Capstick, who specialises in litigation and dispute resolution.
Suzie Fisher, managing director of THW, said: “Jordan’s appointment is an exciting opportunity to strengthen our family offering, develop the department for the future and meet client demand, with a view to further growing the team.
“Over the last few months, we have developed closer links with the family team at Jackson Lees in Liverpool, another firm in the MAPD Group. This has enabled us to share knowledge, collaborate more effectively and broaden the expertise available to our clients.”
Jordan said: “THW has a strong reputation for providing legal services with a caring, understanding and client-first approach. When it comes to family law, these are essential.
“Joining the firm was too good an opportunity to pass up. The firm is well established and respected in the area, and its values align well with mine.
“I look forward to playing a major part in the development of the family department, supporting clients as they go through what can be some of the most difficult times of their lives.”
In addition to its headquarters in Kendal, THW has offices in Windermere and the J36 Rural Auction Centre in Crooklands, which is home to its specialist branch, The Rural Law Practice.
The firm, which has a 55-strong team of lawyers and support staff, acts for individuals and their families and commercial clients, mainly in the tourism and hospitality sectors, including hotels, guesthouses, caravan and glamping parks, restaurants, artisan food enterprises and shops.
It provides advice on family matters, private client matters such as wills, trusts and probate, powers of attorney, commercial and residential property transactions and dispute resolution.
In 2023, Thomson Hayton Winkley and The Rural Law Practice were acquired by MAPD Group, which was founded by Brian Cullen and Joanna Kingston-Davies in 2020 to power the growth of local law firms nationally through acquisition. The initials stand for Making a Positive Difference.
