Cumbria law firm Thomson Hayton Winkley has appointed Nina Hood as its new head of residential property.
She has moved from Ratcliffe & Bibby in Morecambe and has been joined by her assistant Sasha Miller.
Nina is a licensed conveyancer with more than 25 years’ experience in the property sector, having begun her career in estate agency.
She advises clients nationwide on the buying and selling of properties, remortgages, transfers of equity and land transactions.
Meanwhile, THW has strengthened its ranks with the appointment of Katy Harkin as a solicitor in its private client team and Phil Capstick as a trainee solicitor specialising in dispute resolution.
Katy focuses on wills and inheritance matters, administering estates and planning for the future.
THW, which has a 60-strong team, has its headquarters in Kendal and offices in Windermere, Kirkby Lonsdale and the J36 Rural Auction Centre in Crooklands, which is home to its specialist branch The Rural Law Practice.
In 2023, Thomson Hayton Winkley and The Rural Law Practice were acquired by MAPD Group, which was founded by Brian Cullen and Joanna Kingston-Davies in 2020 to power the growth of local law firms nationally through acquisition. The initials stand for Making a Positive Difference.
Nina, who leads a 14-strong team of fee earners, trainees and support staff, said: “The firm has a strong reputation for delivering a high-quality, client-focused service and I am looking forward to building on that further by supporting the team, encouraging collaboration and ensuring we continue to provide a smooth and efficient experience for our clients.
“I am keen to combine my experience with a forward-thinking approach, including embracing technology to continually improve how we work and the service we deliver.”
Suzie Fisher, managing director at THW, said: “Nina has been a real breath of fresh air since joining the firm, bringing a great deal of energy and fresh ideas which have already had a positive impact.
“She and Sasha work extremely well together, providing strong mutual support and adding real strength to the team.
“We are also delighted to have welcomed Phil Capstick into our dispute resolution team and Katy Harkin into the private client team. Both have shown great enthusiasm, and we have already received very positive feedback from clients.
“We are always looking to grow the team with the right people, and to embrace the ideas they bring, as part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the best possible service to our clients.”
