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Wright Hassall—Melonie Dilworth

06 March 2023
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm expands commercial team with solicitor appointment

A leading Midlands law firm has announced an appointment to its growing commercial team on the back of new client wins.

Wright Hassall has appointed Melonie Dilworth to support all aspects of commercial transactions, with a particular focus on SMEs. 

Dilworth arrives from social care provider Voyage Care, where she spent over two years as legal counsel.

Pete Maguire, partner and head of the outsourcing, technology and commercial team at Wright Hassall, which is based on Olympus Avenue in Leamington Spa and is top ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers UK, said: 'I am delighted to welcome Melonie.

'We have been looking to add resource to the team for some time to support our growing client base across the commercial and technology sectors, and in particular our SME work.

'Melonie fits the bill for us and I am looking forward to seeing her develop here.

'We place a really big emphasis on meeting clients’ needs – it is about being practical, pragmatic, business savvy, and providing solutions to help build businesses.

'Having additional capacity within our team equips us with the tools to continue recent momentum and make a difference to our clients.'

Dilworth added: 'I’m really pleased to be joining such a well-established and respected Legal 500 law firm and look forward to working across a variety of different clients.'

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