ELLIS Jones has strengthened the property team at its Canford Cliffs office in Poole with the appointment of solicitor James Kidner.
He joins the experienced seven-strong team from another Dorset law firm where he trained and qualified as a solicitor.
A former Bournemouth School pupil, James holds a BA (Hons) degree in business with marketing from Westminster University and later converted to law at Bournemouth University.
Hayley Tilsed has also joined the team at Canford Cliffs as a PA while Jill Hope has returned as a receptionist.
James said: ““To be offered such a great opportunity in the height of what is a particularly challenging market is a great honour.
“Canford Cliffs office has amassed an enviable client base over the years and the team continue to take on more and more work in all parts of the property market.
“Encouragingly, it is the property development side of the business that is growing. It remains to be seen what the market will do over the next five years, but in this office we are so far hitting the targets we have set and have ambitious plans for 2012 and beyond.”
Nigel Smith, Ellis Jones’ Managing Partner, described James as “a great signing.”
He added: “James is a skilled property solicitor who brings dynamism, enthusiasm and experience to the role. We’re delighted to welcome him to our team.”
Picture caption: Stengthened team: Nigel Smith, Managing Partner (right) welcomes James Kidner to Canford Cliffs watched by other members of the property team.
Note to journalists: Ellis Jones is one of the largest law firms in Dorset and West Hampshire with approximately 100 staff including six partners. It has offices in Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs, Ringwood and Swanage offering a wide range of services to individuals and businesses.
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