Law firm expands team with new associate

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left to right - Lucy Beaumont, Hayley Pearce, Deborah Bufton and Liz Hulland

Deborah Bufton brings over 40 years of experience to mfg Solicitors' Residential Property team in Ludlow

Ludlow law firm mfg Solicitors has expanded its Residential Property team with the appointment of new associate, experienced chartered legal executive Deborah Bufton. Joining the firm’s Corve Street office, Bufton will utilise her extensive background in residential conveyancing to advise clients in Shropshire on their property sales and purchases. Collaborating closely with partner Liz Hulland, Bufton aims to strengthen the team’s capabilities amidst growing client demand.

Liz Hulland, partner at mfg Solicitors, expressed confidence in the new addition. “We’re seeing more and more clients coming to us across the whole firm for residential property advice and to ensure we can support them, we’re continuing to grow the team.” She highlighted Bufton’s impressive four decades of industry experience, noting, “Deborah brings four decades of experience in the industry and is already proving to be a valuable addition to our team in Ludlow. Clients have immediately placed their trust in her to support them with their property purchases and sales, and I’m looking forward to working with her in the months and years to come.”

Bufton shared her excitement about joining mfg Solicitors, stating, “The Residential Property team at mfg Solicitors has an excellent reputation for handling property transactions, so when the opportunity arose, I was very happy to join such a great team. Being based in Ludlow and having the chance to play my part in our further growth is very exciting.”

The Residential Property team at mfg Solicitors provides comprehensive expertise across a variety of transactions, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, shared ownership, right to buy, leases, and easements.

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