CooperBurnett, Tunbridge Wells, Appoints Three New Partners
The team at CooperBurnett LLP, the Tunbridge Wells-based law firm, has expanded to include three new partners.
One is Sarah Strong from the Private Client team, who has been promoted, while the other two are new appointments – David Brown, who heads up the firm’s recently-created Construction offering and Russell Brinkhurst, who joins the Corporate and Commercial team.
Highly experienced construction lawyer, David Brown, will also be working closely with team members from both Litigation and Property. He is a member of The Technology and Construction Solicitors Association and the Society of Construction Law. David’s work typically involves providing dispute resolution and contract law advice to building contractors, developers, sub-contractors, architects, surveyors and professional indemnity insurers.
“We are excited to have secured such an experienced and highly-qualified construction lawyer as David,” says Joseph Oates, Partner and Head of Litigation. “Our Property and Litigation teams here at CooperBurnett are already very strong and to now have Construction is a perfect fit and good news for our clients.”
The Corporate & Commercial team has welcomed Russell Brinkhurst as a new partner. Having worked for a number of years at another local law firm, he already knew CooperBurnett well.
“What struck me most was what a cohesive, dynamic and enthusiastic team they were and I wanted to be part of that,” he says. “I also felt that CooperBurnett shared my ethos when it comes to being a corporate lawyer. It isn’t simply about advising on the law – what’s important and what I particularly enjoy is becoming a client’s trusted adviser and part of their team.”
Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial Services, Victoria Sampson added: “We’ve known each other for many years and I recognised Russell would be a perfect fit for our team. We’re delighted that he’s on our side of the table now and excited about the positive contribution he’ll make to both our firm and our clients.”
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Sarah Strong has been part of the Private Client team at CooperBurnett since 2014. She assists clients with the preparation of Wills and advises on Inheritance Tax, Lasting Powers of Attorney and making applications to the Court of Protection. She recently became a full STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) member and is also a council member of the Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & District Law Society.
“This is a real period of growth for CooperBurnett and it’s exciting to welcome three new partners to our firm,” added Joseph. “We had no hesitation at all in offering Sarah the role of partner. She has been an integral member of our Private Client team for nearly 10 years and has assisted so many clients when they need that support most. It’s also great to have David and Russell join us – both are extremely experienced lawyers and we know they will make a really significant impact at CooperBurnett.”
Photo (left to right): CooperBurnett partners, Joseph Oates, David Brown, Sarah Strong, Russell Brinkhurst and Victoria Sampson.
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