HAPPENINGS IN HAMPSHIRE
Matthew James
Hampshire solicitor welcome new partner to meet rising demand for buying and selling homes
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ward winning law firm, Churchers Solicitors, has promoted solicitor Matthew James to Partner covering the requirements of the local residents from Gosport to Lee on the Solent. Matthew qualified as a solicitor in 1993, gaining over 27 years experience in property law before joining Churchers in March 2021. Matthew started out as a conveyancing solicitor at Starbuck and Mack before moving to Jasper Vincent specialising in residential conveyancing (sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of title and equity release mortgages). Matthew James, said, “I am thrilled to have been promoted to Partner at Churchers. My experience in this area over the years puts me in a great place to be able to support my clients in buying their dream home, plus I love sharing my experience and skills with the growing conveyancing team. I always want the client to have the most seamless experience possible so they will always be at the heart of everything I do.” Churchers Solicitors, Managing Partner, Ian Robinson, said, “Matthew James brings a raft of knowledge and experience to our buying and selling a home team and we couldn’t be more delighted to have him as Partner in the Lee-on-the-Solent office. We have seen a real increase in clients buying and selling property and the team will keep on growing to support this demand. I know that clients, and estate agents alike, will benefit from a Partner of his calibre in the area and we can’t wait to help more people get moving.” ■
Trethowans trainees
Dutton Gregory Quiz
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n 25th November Dutton Gregory Solicitors hosted a charity quiz and curry night in support of the Romsey Opportunity Group, a charity that provides support for children with additional needs and their families. 14 teams battled it out over the course of the evening with questions ranging from Love Island to Charles Dickens and everything in-between before the team from Martin & Co took home the win and victory bottles of fizz. Jon Whettingsteel, quiz master for the evening said, “the night was a great success, with everyone enjoying being able to get together in person again, as well as raising funds and awareness for a really special charity that has provided support for a number of families, including mine. The night raised around £1,000 which will make a massive difference for a small charity who receive no government funding, and are entirely reliant on donations and fundraising. This money will go a massive way to helping some special little people.” Dutton Gregory are hoping to make this an annual charity event and aim to make next year’s even bigger and better. More information about the Romsey Opportunity Group is at: www.romseyopgroup.org.uk. ■
Ellie Stanton joins the Corporate and Commercial team at Trethowans. Prior to joining Trethowans Ellie studied history at University of Southampton, then gained a Graduate Diploma in Law, before completing the Legal Practice Course with Masters (LLM) in 2020 at the University of Law, achieving a distinction. Hannah McMullen, who joins Trethowans’ Private Client team for her first seat, joined Trethowans as a Secretary in 2018, before progressing to Legal Assistant and now Trainee Solicitor. Hannah studied a Bachelor of Laws at University of East Anglia, achieving a distinction. Richard Thomas joins the Agriculture and Rural Property team at Trethowans. Prior to Richard’s training contract, he completed a 9-year career in the Armed Forces before embarking on the GDL and LPC with Bournemouth University, where he qualified with a distinction in both courses. ■
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