Law firm invests in Ashbourne office with new hires

Flint Bishop has made what it is calling a “significant investment” in its Ashbourne branch with several new hires and appointments.

Recently promoted senior associate solicitor, William Harper, joins the Ashbourne practice having transferred from the Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts team at the law firm’s Derby head office.

Harper is supported by Abbey Alcock, who joins as a personal assistant from Ashbourne accountancy firm, Peak Management Associates.

Jasdeep Bagri, previously of Shacklocks, joins the firm as a solicitor to lead the Residential Conveyancing team in Ashbourne.

Supporting Bagri with residential conveyancing transactions is legal assistant, Katie Hargreaves, who has worked at the firm’s Ashbourne branch since 2001.

Property partner, Paul Sabin, will continue to work on commercial and agricultural property transactions in the Ashbourne area.

Kerry Warrender, also transferring from the Derby office, will support the Residential Conveyancing and Commercial Property teams in Ashbourne and will be responsible for general day-to-day management of the office.

Qamer Ghafoor, chief executive for Flint Bishop, said: “Our new appointments follow a period of continued expansion at the Ashbourne branch due to considerable year-on-year growth. Jasdeep and Abbey will be excellent additions to an already experienced team, and I wish them every success in their new roles.

“In order to support this growth, we have also invested in our office space, meeting rooms and client facilities, enabling us to expand our workforce and expertise, whilst maintaining our enviable location in the heart of the town.”