New Partner for Beviss & Beckingsale

Beviss & Beckingsale has announced the appointment of a new Partner as part of ongoing development plans.

Emma Northover becomes a Partner with the East Devon firm of solicitors, which has offices in Honiton, Axminster, Chard and Seaton.

Senior Partner Mark Ollier said: “Emma came to us as a trainee solicitor in October 2009 and from the start, we knew she was going to be a real asset to the firm.

“Emma has the rare ability to combine an intellectually bright mind with common sense and a pragmatic approach. She takes a great interest in her clients and always strives to do the best for them, which sits comfortably with the ethos we try to engender within the firm.”

Emma joined Beviss & Beckingsale after obtaining an LLB Law degree at Cardiff University. On qualifying as a solicitor in 2011, she became part of the litigation department.

Based at the Honiton office, Emma deals with a range of civil litigation matters and has a particular interest in Contested Probate and Contested Trust work; one of her successful cases was reported in the All England Law Reports.

She also handles issues regarding property ownership with regard to landlord and tenant disputes both in the commercial and residential sectors. Emma works closely with the firm's Private Client department in relation to contested Court of Protection work, which is when the family and friends of someone who cannot manage their own affairs do not agree on how that person's affairs should be looked after.

She said: “As soon as I joined Beviss & Beckingsale, it struck me how client care was at the top of the firm’s agenda. I share the other Partners’ views as to what a law firm should be – accessible and friendly whilst simultaneously providing excellent professional advice supported by the latest technology.

“I am pleased to be able to assist clients across all four of our offices with a range of general litigation matters and I will be looking to build the firm’s specialist areas of inheritance disputes and property disputes. It is very exciting to be playing a part in the future development and success of the firm.”