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TWM strengthens Corporate and Commercial presence in Guildford with new partner hire and solicitor promotion
TWM Solicitors is pleased to announce the arrival of John Parpounas-Matossian, who has joined TWM as a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial team.
John specialises in corporate law and will work closely with the team to cover London and the South market. John has 20 years of top-tier City and Surrey experience in the field and advises on the whole spectrum of corporate transactions, both domestic and cross-border, for businesses ranging in size from SMEs to multinationals. He also advises entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of their ventures, corporate officers and shareholders.
John has a particular focus on share and business acquisitions and disposals, shareholder arrangements and strategic alliances, corporate finance and group reorganisations. Alongside his corporate practice, John’s expertise also bolsters TWM’s real estate finance practice, having acted primarily on the borrower side for residential property developers and technology companies.
John’s arrival follows the recent promotion of Nicole Syradd to the position of Associate in the Corporate and Commercial team. Nicole joined TWM in 2016, and having successfully qualified as a solicitor with the firm, she has worked as part of the team to support clients in the full range of corporate law matters. Nicole’s promotion is testament to the stellar start to her career and the high regard in which she is held both by clients and colleagues alike.
David Powell, Head of Business Law at TWM, said: “We’re very pleased to be welcoming a partner of John’s calibre to the firm and our expanding Corporate and Commercial team. John’s arrival and Nicole’s promotion underline our ongoing commitment to the regional market, and the importance we place on delivering the best possible service to our clients. John is an exceptional corporate lawyer who strengthens our firm across multiple practices and sectors.”
John said: “There are clear synergies between my practice and TWM's vision to strengthen its corporate practice and real estate finance offering. This is a natural step in my career, and I’m excited by the challenge”.
TWM’s Corporate and Commercial team has expanded considerably in recent times, in relation to both the provision of corporate and commercial law services. The team is ranked in the Legal 500, one of the most authoritative legal directories in the UK.
For further information, please visit: www.twmsolicitors.com. ■
Mandy Spring Joins Morr & Co as Partner in the Family Team
Morr & Co, a leading law firm known for its excellence in family law, is delighted to announce the addition of Mandy Spring as a Partner in the Family team.
With over 25 years of specialist experience in family law, Mandy brings a wealth of expertise to the firm, particularly in navigating complex and high net worth financial cases upon divorce.
Throughout her distinguished career, Mandy has dedicated her time to providing exceptional legal counsel to clients facing a diverse range of family law issues. Recognising the challenges her clients encounter during these sensitive times, she is known for delivering a friendly and empathetic service, offering practical and realistic advice tailored to each individual's needs.
Mandy's expertise spans various areas of family law, including cases involving pensions, businesses, tax, trusts and those with international aspects, as well as pre and post nuptial agreements. She is also highly skilled in advising unmarried clients on cohabitation agreements, property and financial issues
arising on relationship breakdown and financial provision for children.
Prior to joining Morr & Co, Mandy honed her skills at two Top Tier Legal 500 family law teams in Surrey, where she established herself as a key lawyer, earning recognition in Legal 500 for several consecutive years. She was described by Legal 500 as ‘a walking encyclopaedia’ who is ‘pragmatic, empathetic and knowledgeable’ and ‘is highly experienced, hard working and gives sensible and constructive advice to clients’.
Mandy is also a trained collaborative lawyer and serves as co-chair of the Surrey Collaborative Pod. She actively contributes to the field as a member of the committee of Surrey Resolution and Resolution's Pensions, Tax & Financial Remedies committee. Furthermore, Mandy is committed to mental health awareness and support, having received training as a Mental Health First Aider.
Stephanie Calthrop-Owen, Head of Family at Morr & Co comments on Mandy’s arrival;
"We are thrilled to welcome Mandy Spring to our team. Her extensive experience and dedication to client care make her a valuable addition to
our firm. We are confident that her expertise will further enhance our ability to provide exceptional legal services to our clients."
Mandy's appointment underscores Morr & Co's commitment to recruiting the very best talent and reinforcing its position as a leading provider of family law services. With Mandy's addition, the firm looks forward to continuing to deliver outstanding results for its clients, as the firm goes from strength to strength.■
New Hires Increase Meadows & Co.’s Client Offerings
Meadows & Co solicitors, a long-established legal practice, operating out of offices in Weybridge, Surrey, London and Devon are delighted to announce three new recruits in their Weybridge office, demonstrating their commitment to growth and hiring high calibre team members to service our valued clients’ needs.
Priti Gill, a senior family lawyer, joins as a partner and CoHead of the Family Department. Priti specialises in all aspects of divorce and relationship breakdown including financial arrangements, cohabitation agreements and cohabitee disputes, issues relating to children (where they live, who they spend time with and other specific matters including international relocation), dissolution of civil partnerships and LBGTQ family matters. Priti is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and has over 30 years’ experience.
Hannah Bourke, a New Zealand qualified solicitor and barrister also joins us as a lawyer in the firm’s private client department. Hannah graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand in 2020 with a BA majoring in Psychology and a LLB in Law. While studying, Hannah worked as a Law Clerk for a high-end boutique Law firm in Auckland focusing on Private Client and Residential Property Law, which is the position she took on permanently after graduation.
Bethany Fowler is the third of our new hires as a paralegal in our property department. Bethany has recently completed the SQE1 exams, and we look forward to working with Bethany as her career progresses.
Commenting on these multiple hires, Piers Meadows, the Managing Partner of Meadows & Co has said:- “We are delighted to welcome three new excellent lawyers to our team. Each professional brings their own talents, which we are sure our clients will benefit from.”
If you require any further information about the services Meadows & Co can offer to you or your business, please contact piersmeadows@meadows-legal.com or look at our website www.meadows-legal.com ■
Are financial worries affecting your wellbeing?
Help for Epsom & Ewell residents is available
A free money advice and wellbeing support service is available to people living and working in Epsom & Ewell. The Financial and Wellbeing Support Service (FWSS) is delivered by Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell (CAEE) for expert benefits and money advice, and by mental health charity Mary Frances Trust (MFT) for specialist wellbeing support.
If managing your finances is causing stress and anxiety or mental health challenges are impacting your ability to manage your finances, the threeyear project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund will provide a range of free services and resources to help residents to get help during this difficult time.
The aim of the project is to empower the client, and:
• Increase financial resilience and independence
• Improve overall mental and/or emotional wellbeing
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Increase engagement with local community and reduce social isolation
• Be more informed about how to manage finances and wellbeing going forward.
Patrick Wolter, CEO, Mary Frances Trust, said: “With CAEE and MFT working so closely together, the client only has one point of contact to help them get the full support they need. We are thrilled to offer this free service to the residents of Epsom and Ewell.”
Lisa Davis, CEO, Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell said: “So many people are feeling stressed about their financial situation, which leads to poor mental health. Or indeed suffering from poor mental health can lead to difficulty in coping with finances. This self-referral service is an integrated approach to support both of those situations.”
How to access the service:
· If you need support to tackle both financial and emotional/mental wellbeing difficulties; and live in or around the Epsom & Ewell Borough and are 18+ years then please get in touch with either organisation (no need to contact both). No third party referral is required. Case Workers from CAEE and MFT will support you to improve your situation and emotional wellbeing via face-to-face, telephone or online appointments.
Mary Frances Trust: Email: fwss@maryfrancestrust.org.uk
Telephone / SMS: 07380 567708
Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell Email: fwss@caee.org.uk
Tel: 01372 300421 www.caee.org.uk
A similar service called “Financial and Wellbeing Support Service – Surrey Heath” also exists for residents of Surrey Heath. It is part of the same project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and delivered by partner organisations Citizens Advice Surrey Heath (money and benefit advice) and Catalyst Support (wellbeing support).
To find out more or access the Surrey Heath service, please contact either organisation directly:
Citizens Advice Surrey Heath Email: FWSS@ca-sh.org.uk
Tel/SMS: 07719 362300
Catalyst Email: fwss@catalystsupport.org.uk ■
