Regional law firm Wards Solicitors has promoted six of its solicitors to partner across its family, conveyancing, disputes, cohabitation, Wills and Probate practice areas.
The move comes hot on the heels of the appointment of a new managing partner. Jenny Mills became the first female head of the firm in its 100 year history earlier this month. 
The newly promoted partners are:
- Claire Blackman in the residential conveyancing team, who is based at the firm’s Worle office
- Sylvie Feltham, who specialises in family cases and is based in Weston-super-Mare
- Lucia Mills, a cohabitation and residential property disputes specialist based in Wards’ Bristol office
- James Murray, a construction and property disputes specialist also based in the Bristol office
- Liz Pople, a member of the residential conveyancing team in the firm’s Staple Hill office
- Sarah Woodward, who specialises in Wills, Probate and mental capacity work and is based in Clevedon.
Managing partner Jenny Pierce said: “This year more than any other, our teams have experienced enormous disruption to their personal and professional lives but despite everything, they have shown the ability to adapt and thrive while remaining dedicated to our clients.
“I’d like to congratulate our new partners who have each made excellent contributions to the firm and their promotions are thoroughly well deserved.”
Wards Solicitors employs more than 75 legal specialists, including 37 at partner level, across its 12 offices in and around Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Pictured, from left: Top, Lucia Mills, Claire Blackman, Sarah Woodward. Bottom, Sylvie Feltham, James Murray and Liz Pople
