Sheffield’s Wake Smith Solicitors has expanded and promoted its busy commercial and residential property teams.
Experienced commercial property solicitor Alison Ryde joins the solicitors’ largest department as a Senior Associate with 13 years experience.
Nicole Reid has been promoted to Associate Legal Executive in the residential conveyancing team after a year at Wake Smith, rewarding her hard work, dedication and understanding of client needs.
Alison has gained experience acting for high profile corporate occupiers and utility providers including advising on site acquisitions and disposals, and dealing with asset management work, said: “I am delighted to have joined Wake Smith’s experienced commercial property team. It is a well-established regional firm, which is known for achieving great success for its clients across the range of services it provides.”
Ben Spencer, head of commercial property at Wake Smith Solicitors, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Alison to the team and look forward to her input into our busy department.”
Lisa Molinari, head of residential conveyancing added: “Nicole has shown a real understanding of what it is our clients what to achieve and then goes over and above to accommodate that. She has made strong connections networking and has been pivotal in bringing in new sources of work since she joined.
“This is a well-deserved promotion, highlighting Nicole’s enthusiasm, positivity, and the strength she brings to the wider team.”
Alison previously worked as a Real Estate Associate at DWF Law, having been admitted as a Solicitor in September 2012.