Regional law firm Wards Solicitors has promoted experienced Wills, probate and mental capacity solicitor Rachael Thomas to partner.
Rachael, pictured, deals with Will drafting, inheritance tax and administration of estates, along with mental capacity work including Lasting Powers of Attorney.
She qualified as a solicitor in 2005, having trained at Metcalfes in Bristol, and joined Wards in 2012.
She is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) and has also just qualified for full TEP membership of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the leading worldwide industry body for senior practitioners that represents the highest of professional standards.
In addition, solicitor Emily Moberly and solicitor associate Alison Mellor, who also work in Wards’ Wills, probate and mental capacity team, have been newly accredited with full TEP membership. This brings the total number of fully qualified TEP solicitors at the firm to 13.
Wards managing partner David Sheridan said: “We are lucky to have a whole host of talented individuals within the business, and as our firm continues its growth, we are committed to helping them develop further with their careers.
“Rachael’s promotion and Emily and Alison’s achievements are a reflection of their hard work and dedication, even during these difficult times, and demonstrate the high level of expertise we offer our clients across our range of services. ”
Wards Solicitors, which has 11 offices across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath & North East Somerset and North Somerset, has announced a record number of promotions this summer.
In June, the firm created four new partnerships and promoted two of its solicitors to associate level.
The firm employs more than 75 legal specialists providing a full range of legal services to both local businesses and individuals.
