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The partners at Adams Harrison are delighted to announce that, following a two year period of training, Luke was accepted onto the Roll of Solicitors in England & Wales at The Law Society on 14th November.

Luke said “I’m thrilled that my training contract has come to an end and I am officially enrolled in the profession! It has been an incredible journey for me and I couldn’t be more grateful to Adams Harrison for the excellent support and guidance I received through my training contract. I am excited to see how my next chapter at Adams Harrison will unfold as I begin my journey as a qualified Solicitor!”

Jennifer Carpenter, Managing Partner said “Luke has steadily grown in experience and knowledge throughout his training contract. He is certainly well equipped now to be an excellent solicitor whilst he continues to develop his expertise in property related matters. We are very pleased to have him permanently on board with us.”

Luke will concentrate on helping clients with property law, including residential conveyancing work and all property dispute related issues and litigation.

Tracy joined the practice when it was Adams and Land and shortly after she started Adams and Land merged with Harrison and Co to become Adams Harrison.

Tracy has worked in a number of roles in the Saffron Walden office during her 35 years, starting as Office Junior / Accounts Assistant. She then moved to Office Junior / Receptionist and then became a full time Receptionist.

Over the years Tracy took on more secretarial duties until she became secretary to Melanie Pratlett in the Private Client Department.

As she acquired more Private Client knowledge and skills her role evolved into more paralegal type work and she then became Probate Assistant to Melanie.

Tracy is not our only long serving employee celebrating a work anniversary this year.

In the past few weeks Michelle Salmon, who is a Residential Conveyancing Personal Assistant in Haverhill office, celebrated 25 years; and Amanda Cox, who is Receptionist / Office Administrator in Haverhill office, celebrated 25 years.

Adams Harrison enjoyed their 2023 Christmas party at the Hilton Hotel Cambridge on Saturday 9th December.

Lovely food and excellent service! A great time was had by all.

The Partners are delighted to announce that Emma Bilsborrow was promoted to Partner on 1^st July 2023.

Emma joined Adams Harrison on 27^th February 2023 and took over as Head of the Family Department on 1st June 2023 following the retirement of Shoshana Goldhill, after 37 years at the firm.

Emma is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEX) and has 14 years post qualification experience in family/matrimonial law. She has a wealth of experience in advising clients on all aspects of divorce and separation including children’s and financial issues.   She advises on the division of property (in the UK and abroad) including pensions and has particular expertise in High net worth cases.  Emma is a Member of Resolution which is a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. If, however, a family or matrimonial dispute cannot be resolved amicably or by mediation then Emma also has experience in dealing with litigious matters in the Court arena.

The Partners of the firm are:

Jack Stewart

Jennifer Carpenter

Richard Booth

Melanie Pratlett

Emma Bilsborrow

The partners are delighted to announce that Kerri has been approved as a Chartered Legal Executive.

Adams Harrison considers that internal progression is an important part of the culture of the firm and Kerri is an example of the opportunities available, having joined the firm after finishing school and working up through the ranks.

Kerri became a graduate legal executive in 2015 and formally became a fee earner in 2016.

She has 6 years’ experience already and is well-versed in handling complex cases but the fellowship with the Institute of Legal Executives was delayed due to the pandemic and associated factors. The partners are delighted that she has finally received this well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations Kerri!