
Leading Reading law firm Barrett & Co announces the promotion of 3 lawyers to the partnership. The new partners are from all three of the firm’s market-leading areas of Private Client, Dispute Resolution and Conveyancing.
Charlotte Fox, Chris Miller and Richard Ince, have been promoted, just as the firm grows at its new head office in Advantage House, Reading. They join Hilary Buckle and Justin Sadler in a five-strong partnership.
“I’d like to congratulate all our new partners. It’s an important step in their careers, and it is a reward for their contribution to the firm and how they are trusted by our clients,” said Hilary Buckle.
Justin Sadler added, “Being a partner is not just about being promoted. It’s about taking on an important role to develop the firm for the future. That’s why it is great to have a diverse Partnership team of different ages, backgrounds and experience.”
New Partners
Charlotte Fox – Charlotte qualified into the Private Client Department in September 2016 working closely with Hilary Buckle and was promoted to Senior Associate Solicitor in December 2021. Charlotte specialises in all areas of Private Client work including administration of Estates, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Trusts.
Charlotte also manages the team of Paralegals at Barrett & Co across all departments and works closely with each department regarding the tasks that their Paralegals are undertaking.
Charlotte is a keen runner and has completed several charity runs, including a half marathon, and is also a qualified PADI scuba diving Dive Master.
Chris Miller – Chris qualified into the Dispute Resolution Department in July 2018 after completing his training contract with Barrett & Co. He works alongside Justin Sadler on a variety of civil litigation matters including debt collection and possession claims. He also assists in contentious probate matters, often working alongside the firm’s probate specialists.
Chris grew up in Reading but attended university in Wales. After graduating he spent a summer working as an intern for a Member of the US Congress in the USA. Outside work, Chris has a variety of interests including current affairs and visiting new places.
Richard Ince – Richard heads up our Residential Conveyancing team conducting sales, purchases and re-mortgages, often involving complex titles such as new builds, shared ownership and unregistered land.
Richard qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and over the years has acquired comprehensive experience in unregistered property including deducing title to such properties.
For more information please contact Justin Sadler on Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP
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