Wollen Michelmore expands property team

Wollen Michelmore Solicitors is continuing its expansion plans by recruiting two new local property lawyers to its busy property department. Darren Heard joined from another South West firm and Reuben Barnett qualified as a solicitor after completing his two-year training contract.

With 16 years of varied property experience at other regional firms, Darren’s recruitment further expands the depth of knowledge in the Torquay office offering clients a wealth of experience in commercial property work. 

Chief Executive Chris Hart commented: “We are really pleased that Darren has joined us and he is just one of a number of new appointments we are looking to bring to the firm over the next few months. We are committed to recruiting locally wherever possible and both Darren and Reuben are great examples that we’re able to attract top professionals to the firm.”

Reuben Barnett joined the firm in an administrative capacity before studying law at the University of Exeter. He returned to the firm in 2014 as a trainee solicitor, and recently qualified.

Philip Rallison, Head of the Property Team and Partner said “Reuben has been exceptional in his time with us. I’m delighted he has established himself so well within the team at Torquay and amongst fellow professionals across the Bay in such a short time. It’s a real pleasure to see him progress so well through the firm.”

Wollen Michelmore has five offices across Devon, is the fifth largest firm in the Devon & Somerset Law Society area.

www.wollenmichelmore.co.uk or call 01803 213251 if you’d like to meet with Darren or Rueben