Leathes Prior is delighted to welcome four new members to the firm

As part of an exciting growth plan for the firm, to continue to offer the best services to our clients, we are thrilled to welcome four new members of staff to the firm.

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We are delighted to announce the arrival of four new members of staff to Leathes Prior; Alice Horne, Lucy Warren, Tomas Hayden, and Terri Ferrari.

Alice Horne joins us as a Senior Associate in the Commercial Property Team, Alice brings nearly 10 years of experience in advising on a wide range of commercial property matters. With extensive experience in acquisitions, disposals, leases, and development projects, Alice is well-equipped to navigate complex transactions and deliver practical, tailored solutions for our clients. Her proactive and client-focused approach makes her a valuable addition to our growing team.

Partner, Lucy Whipps commented on Alice joining the team, “I am incredibly pleased and excited to welcome Alice to our Commercial Property Team. Alice is renowned for her excellent client service, technical know-how, and commercial and pragmatic solutions. We have seen this first-hand having worked with Alice as a counterpart on transactions and, from my perspective, having been a colleague of Alice’s in a previous life. We look forward to introducing Alice and our other new joiners to our clients, both established and new, and to an exciting next chapter for our new joiners and our firm.”

Lucy Warren joins our Commercial Team as a Solicitor advising businesses on a variety of commercial matters. Her ability to provide clear and pragmatic advice will be support our clients across a number of different sectors. Lucy’s enthusiasm for helping businesses solve commercial challenges aligns perfectly with our commitment to offering high-quality legal support.

Partner, Alex Saunders commented on the arrival of Lucy to the team, “We are delighted to welcome Lucy to our growing team. The addition of Lucy will further strengthen our specialist commercial offering and enable us to continue providing high standards of service and support to our commercial clients. We are confident that Lucy will be a great asset to the team.”

Tomas Hayden joins our Dispute Resolution Team as a Litigation Executive. With a practical and results-driven mindset, Tomas specialises in assisting clients with a range of contentious probate and property disputes. His dedication to achieving positive outcomes and providing clear, strategic guidance will enhance the exceptional service our Dispute Resolution Team is known for.

Terri Ferrari joins us as our new Credit Controller, playing a crucial role in the smooth operation of our financial processes. With her meticulous approach and commitment to ensuring efficient credit management, Terri’s contributions will be invaluable in supporting our firm’s continued growth and success.

Dan Chapman commented "We have an exciting growth plan in place to ensure we can continue to offer the best services to our clients and a key part of that plan is to take any opportunity we can to add highly talented lawyers to our team. The addition of Alice, Lucy, and Tomas meets that objective as we invest in the best talent in the various practice areas we work in. Each of them brings unique expertise and enthusiasm, and we are excited to see how they will contribute to the future success of the firm."

We are thrilled to welcome Alice, Lucy, Tomas, and Terri to Leathes Prior.

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Peter Lambert
Head of Business Development & Marketing
January 10, 2025
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Leathes Prior Team
January 10, 2025
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