New lawyer reopens Sidmouth legal surgery

The latest recruit to Michelmores LLP Private Client Group will be based at Sidmouth and is set to reopen the solicitors' weekly free-of charge legal surgery at the firm's Harston offices.

31 year-old Lucy Musgrove joins Michelmores from London firm Rubinstein Phillips LLP, having trained at Lawrence Graham in the City. She qualified in 2004, specialising in a wide range of Private Client work including wills, probate, succession and estate planning.

Lucy is also experienced with Court of Protection work and is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly.

Lucy and her team will be available by appointment every Tuesday from 4:30pm - 6:00pm and will provide advice on a wide range of topics including wills, lasting powers of attorney, care of the elderly, probate and estate administration, as well as family law and property issues.

She said: "After gaining valuable experience in London, I am delighted to be joining the leading private client practice in Devon & Cornwall.  In addition to the quality of work I am undertaking, an added bonus is the superb environment and quality of life that this part of the UK affords.

"I am especially pleased that Michelmores take their commitment to the community so seriously with a range of local sponsorships and this free legal advice opportunity."

Managing partner at Michelmores' Sidmouth office, Richard Hedger, said: "We have a thriving private client practice and Lucy makes a welcome addition to the team.  She is very experienced and has the professional and interpersonal skills to forge new and enduring client relationships within her specialist fields.

"I am certain she will make a very positive impact on those coming to Michelmores for the first time."