We’re delighted to be able to share some news about some internal promotions here at Watson Ramsbottom!
The hard work of our staff—whose efforts consistently drive us to break our records year on year—has been instrumental in facilitating the growth that Watson Ramsbottom has been able to enjoy. Recognising the pivotal role our people play in this success and our continued commitment to career progression, we are excited to announce several role changes that we would like to formalise.
Directors
Danielle Jarvie has now been appointed as a Director.
Danielle heads up our Lytham office and has a wealth of knowledge in areas related to wills, probate, court of protection assistance & powers of attorney.
Having qualified as a solicitor in 2012, Danielle joined Watson Ramsbottom in 2016. She progressed to Associate and then Senior Associate in 2022 and is now appointed a director.
Congratulations, Danielle!
Sophie Harwood has now been appointed as a Director.
Sophie heads our Steeles Clitheroe office and specialises in Residential Property Law.
She worked her way through the ranks here. Alongside completing her Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in Chester, she built up her experience at Watson Ramsbottom, joining as a Paralegal in 2013 then progressing through her training contract, qualifying as a Solicitor, progressing to Associate, heading our Clitheroe office and now becoming a director
Congratulations, Sophie!
Here’s Sophie & Danielle pictured with Solicitor & Director Stuart Maher
Senior Associate Solicitors
Hannah Brown has been promoted to Senior Associate Solicitor.
Hannah has experience in dealing with all areas of residential conveyancing including sales re-mortgages, freehold purchases and the complex documentation involved in new build properties (in which she has become an expert) particularly in the complex field of shared ownership and the various government supporting schemes including Help to Buy.
Congratulations, Hannah!
Hannah Baron has been promoted to a Senior Associate Solicitor. Hannah deals with all aspects of both new build purchases and the related sales with knowledge of re-mortgages, residential transactions and freehold purchases. Hannah joined Watson Ramsbottom in July 2017 as a Conveyancing Assistant having completed her Law degree (BA Hons) in 2017 from the University of Law in Leeds. Congratulations, Hannah!
Ben Dawson has also been promoted to a Senior Associate Solicitor.
Ben joined us in April 2015 initially as a conveyancing assistant. Building knowledge of all aspects of residential property transactions with a particular focus on the complexities of New Build purchases and sales, Ben qualified as a Solicitor in 2020.
He progressed to Associate and heads our Bristol office. Ben now becomes a Senior Associate
Congratulations, Ben!
Sharon Tait has also been promoted to a Senior Associate Solicitor.
Sharon has been at the practice since 2021 after being admitted to he roll in 2001. Over the years, Sharon has become specialist in commercial property transactions as well as Residential Conveyancing & has an excellent working relationship with a lot of longstanding clients.
Congratulations, Sharon!
Associate Solicitors
Zoe Allen has also been promoted to Associate Solicitor.
Zoe acts on a wide range of family matters within the Court Arena, dealing with Domestic Violence, Private Law Children Proceedings, Public Law Children Proceedings, Leave to Oppose Adoption, Contact with Children in Care and Contempt of Court Applications.
Zoe worked as a paralegal from August 2017 until March 2021, and thereafter commenced a training contact, qualifying as a Solicitor in November 2022.
Congratulations, Zoe!
Ben Ashworth has also been promoted to Associate Solicitor.
Ben heads our office in Barnoldswick and runs a very tight ship. Ben deals with all residential property transactions and specialises/manages our Remortgages department. Ben also deals with all aspects of Help to Buy, Transfers of Equity, Freehold Purchases and dealing with 2nd Charge Loans.
He also has experience of helping clients to acquire land through adverse possession, registering property based on lost deeds and has represented clients at the Central London County Court in matters relating to company charges.
Congratulations, Ben!
Simone Barker has also been promoted to Associate Solicitor.
Simone has over 6 years of experience in residential conveyancing and has lived in Chorley for 20 years which gives her an excellent understanding of the local area. Simone studied at the University of Manchester where she obtained her law degree. Simone went on to complete her LPC at the University of Law.
Congratulations, Simone!
Ben Baron has also been promoted to Associate Solicitor.
Ben initially joined the practice in 2016 after graduating with an LLB (Hons) Law Degree, working as a Conveyancing Executive. He completed his Masters Degree in Law & Legal Practice at Manchester Metropolitan University and returned to Watson Ramsbottom in January 2022 undertaking a training contract.
He deals primarily with all aspects of New Build transactions, their related sales and the intricacies of the Help to Buy Scheme.
Congratulations, Ben!
Carrie Hyde has also been promoted to Associate Solicitor.
Having joined us in our family department, Carrie specialises in cases of domestic abuse and both public and private children law. Carrie has specialisms in Legal Aid and has worked on cases representing clients where there are allegations of very serious abuse, parental alienation, appeals, Finding of Fact Hearings and many more.
Carrie has also worked on cases in obtaining parental responsibility for parents.
Congratulations, Carrie!
Ayah Masri has also been promoted to Associate Solicitor.
Ayah joined the practice in 2018 as a paralegal in immigration and litigation. She then completed her training contract here and qualified in August 2022, before switching to personal injury and employment.
Ayah now becomes an Associate Solicitor
Congratulations, Ayah!
Kalya Parker-Livesey has also been promoted to Associate Solicitor.
Kalya works within our domestic violence and children law team in Blackburn & has worked as a volunteer at the Personal Support Unit at Preston Combined Court Centre where she addressed family disputes such as non-molestation and child arrangement orders.
Kalya achieved her Law Degree in 2015 and completed her Legal Practice Course in 2017. Whilst studying for the Legal Practice Course, Kalya completed a dissertation analysing the effectiveness of the law and legal practice in relation to child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Congratulations, Kalya!
Sumayya Patel has also been promoted to Associate Solicitor.
Sumayya undertakes Divorce/Ancillary work & Domestic Abuse work which includes Injunctions and Private Law Children work.
Sumayya undertook her degree at Liverpool John Moores University, graduating in 2011. From there she then went on to complete a Legal Practice Course (LPC) at UCLAN, completing that in 2013.
Congratulations, Sumayya!
