Will Jones, Newly Qualified Solicitor

Franklins Solicitors LLP are pleased to announce that William Jones has qualified as a Solicitor, following the completion of his training contract with the Firm.

Will joined Franklins as a Paralegal in 2016, after having attained a 2:1 Law Degree from Leicester University. He then went on to complete his Legal Practice Course on a part-time basis whilst working at Franklins and was rewarded for his hard work by achieving a distinction. Will has gained a huge amount of experience during his training contract with the Firm having worked in Residential Conveyancing and Commercial Property Services. As a qualified Solicitor, Will has accepted a permanent role within the Firm’s Residential Property Team, based at our Northampton office.

“It is an amazing feeling to qualify as a Solicitor today, five years after beginning my legal career as a Paralegal at Franklins. I have received an incredible amount of support and training from everyone at Franklins over the past years, and have been given a wonderful opportunity to develop my legal skills.  I am delighted to have been offered a position within the Residential Property Team to begin my career as a Solicitor.” – Will Jones, newly qualified Solicitor.

Scott Wright, Partner & Head of Residential Property Northampton, at Franklins said “This is thoroughly deserved and an achievement through the most trying of times. Despite everything that has been thrown at him, ranging from the pandemic to the stamp duty holiday madness, he has conducted himself professionally and with an absolutely fantastic attitude. This attitude and desire to deliver for clients are just two of his many qualities which will ensure he has a brilliant career. Congratulations Will.”

Franklins’ Partner and Head of Business Services, Andrea Smith, praised Will saying “Will has worked incredibly hard throughout his training contract and is a fantastic example of how hard work, dedication, loyalty and commitment pays dividends. Will is an asset to the Firm and we are very pleased to be able to support his future career.”

Franklins would like to wish Will continued success in his role as a newly qualified Solicitor as he continues his legal career with us.

Franklins Solicitors LLP are pleased to announce that Hannah Ghafari has qualified as a Solicitor, following the completion of her training contract with the Firm.

Hannah joined Franklins as a Paralegal in 2015, after having attained her Law Degree at Oxford Brookes University and also completed her LPC LLM at BPP Birmingham on a part-time basis while working at Franklins. Hannah has obtained a huge amount of experience during her training contract with the Firm having worked in the residential conveyancing department and undertaken seats in Corporate Services and Commercial Property Services. As a qualified Solicitor, Hannah has accepted a permanent role within the Firm’s Commercial Property team, based at our Northampton office.

“Having worked at Franklins for over 5 years; joining as a Paralegal with little legal experience to where I am today as a qualified Solicitor feels very surreal. I wholeheartedly believe that the opportunities and training that I have received at Franklins have allowed me to develop a wide range of legal skills and experience which puts me in good stead to begin my career as a Solicitor with the Firm.” Hannah Ghafari, newly qualified Solicitor.

Helen Taylor TEP, Training Principal and Partner at Franklins Solicitors LLP says “We believe in developing our staff to fulfil their potential for their own benefit as well as ours. Our training programme has been developed over a number of years and we see it as an investment well made. Despite all the current challenges, we have been able to grow our Business Services division offering a range of corporate and commercial services and we are delighted that Hannah has chosen to accept a permanent position within the firm. We are confident she will have an amazing career with us and warmly welcome her to the team.”

Franklins’ Partner and Head of Business Services, Andrea Smith praised Hannah saying “Hannah has really demonstrated an ability to adapt during challenging circumstances with a substantial part of her training being during the pandemic. She has a strong commitment to the first class delivery of client services with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and acute capability to quickly understand a client’s concern and issues. She really is a great asset to the team and I am pleased that she has accepted a position within our growing Commercial Property Team.”

Franklins would like to wish Hannah continued success in her role as a newly qualified Solicitor as she continues her legal career with us.