New appointment adds firepower to law firm’s property team

South Coast law firm Ellis Jones has added extra firepower to the property team at its Canford Cliffs office in Poole.

Conveyancing solicitor Lesley Curtis joins a five-strong team which also includes Tim Sharpley, Partner and Associate Solicitor James Kidner.

Lesley qualified and trained in London, moving to the Canford Cliffs area about 30 years ago.

A former in-house solicitor for Abbey Life Home Loans, she also had her own practice and has worked for several firms in the area.

Nigel Smith, Managing Partner, said: “Lesley is highly experienced and one of the best operators in the business. We’re delighted to have secured her services.

“Without question the property sector is picking up significantly. The extra firepower supplied by Lesley’s appointment will help us manage the increased demand we’re experiencing from clients.”