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26 March 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Thorneycroft Solicitors

Triple appointment bolsters the team

North west firm Thorneycroft Solicitors has announced three appointments within the firm.

Thorneycroft has welcomed Christine McClenaghan (pictured) to the firm from her former position of conveyancing manager for Irwin Mitchell in Manchester. She now takes on the role of head of residential and new build conveyancing at Thorneycroft, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in the conveyancing sector.

In the Macclesfield head office, Mary Lomas has been promoted to the role of associate director. An experienced personal injury specialist, Mary works within the firm’s catastrophic injury department, and handles matters including fatal accident claims, serious orthopaedic and internal injuries, and pain syndrome cases.

In addition, the firm has appointed Clare Cross as HR consultant. Clare joins the employment and HR team, and will take on responsibility for providing advice and support to the firm’s business clients. Clare also specialises in drafting and advising on the implementation of HR policies and procedures.

 

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