Hart Brown news
New appointments
Despite challenging market conditions, Hart Brown continues to expand with the appointment of James LamontHart Brown Solicitors, a leading law firm with offices throughout Surrey and in London, has today announced the appointment of James Lamont as its newest Partner. James will bring a wealth of experience to the corporate team at Hart Brown, having previously been a partner in the commercial group of a large London practice.
James' particular areas of expertise include advising on the legal and commercial aspects of business ventures, in the growth, funding & restructuring of businesses and in mergers & buy-outs and the sale & acquisition of businesses as well as advising more generally on company law and commercial contracts.
“James will bring a great deal of knowledge and experience to our highly skilled corporate team, and will thus enable us to enhance our services in this area even further," says Bettina Brueggemann, Managing Partner, Hart Brown. "Over the past 90 years, Hart Brown has earned a strong reputation for growing and developing its team through high profile appointments and fresh ideas, and we are delighted to continue this tradition with the appointment of James Lamont as Partner."
“Hart Brown is one of the most well-respected law firms in the area and is totally committed to building good long-term personal relationships with its clients, understanding their specific needs, and delivering results,” says James Lamont, Partner, Hart Brown. "I couldn't be more delighted to be joining such a client focused, committed and progressive local practice."
Educated at Eton College and Bristol University, James trained at the College of Law before starting his career as a paralegal for Reid Minty in Mayfair, London. James subsequently trained with a firm in London, joining their commercial group in 2000 and becoming a partner there in 2006.
Hart Brown warmly welcomes three new solicitors to the firm. They are Rachel Norris, Sue Macleod and Lisa Ellis.
Rachel Norris has joined Hart Brown’s Commercial Business team and is based in Guildford, working closely with Head of department Nigel Maud. Rachel qualified as a solicitor with an international corporate law firm before joining Hart Brown.
Sue Macleod, a solicitor in Hart Brown’s Trust & Investment Department, is based in Godalming. She has over ten years experience and her area of expertise includes all aspects of probate, wills, tax planning, trusts and taxation.
Lisa Ellis is based in our Family Law department in Godalming. She has valuable experience in all aspects of family law including divorce, ancillary relief, co-habitation disputes and Children’s Act proceedings.
Bettina Brueggemann, Managing Partner, said of the new appointments: “One of the reasons that our firm has achieved 90 years of service is our belief in growing and developing our team and our aim of always striving to provide a quality service. Fresh ideas are important for the lifeblood of a business and we are delighted to be strengthening the team.”