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Comings and Goings at Oliver & Co

Oliver & Co has recently said “goodbye” to Angela Oliver who retired from the Firm she joined in 1973 and which her husband, Clive, formed in 1964.

After a presentation by Partners & Staff at our office in Chester on October 2nd, a reception was held at Chester Cathedral. This was attended by many local lawyers, members of the Judiciary and Clients past and present.

Senior Partner, David Owen acknowledged the massive contribution Angela had made to the development of the Firm and to its reputation as a leading Law Firm operating from Chester, Angela herself thanked colleagues and Staff (past and present) while entertaining those present with her nostalgic reminiscing of how the life of a Solicitor had changed since her career began.

Oliver & Co has now taken steps to bolster both its Commercial & Private Client Departments and to extend its network by opening an office on Wirral. Following the closure of 190 year old Wirral based Firm, Lees Lloyd Whitley, Oliver & Co moved quickly to recruit leading Corporate Lawyer Tim Polding to head up the Commercial Department while also recruiting from Lees Lloyd Whitley, David Sewell (with over 30 years experience in dealing with Commercial Property), Paul Armstrong (whose expertise in Wills, Probate & advising the elderly will enhance the Private Client Department) & Frank Rogers as Head of Business Development with responsibility for Client Management & growing the Practice across Wirral, Chester and the North West.

Senior Partner David Owen said:

“All of us at Oliver & Co were sorry to see Angela Oliver retire but we wish her and her husband a long and happy retirement. The legacy they have left us sees Oliver & Co as a well respected and well established Law Firm with a reputation for establishing long term Client relationships based on the personal and professional service the Firm provides.

The recruitment of Tim Polding, David Sewell, Paul Armstrong & Frank Rogers is an indication of the positive vision we have for the future growth of the Firm, especially in meeting the legal needs of our Business Clients. While we have established an excellent reputation in this area and, throughout North Wales, we are now looking to develop and maintain the relationships that Tim and his colleagues have already established on Wirral and throughout the North West. I have no doubt that Oliver & Co will continue to grow and develop while maintaining its reputation for excellence in relation to legal services.”

Tim Polding said:

“As a Chester resident with strong ties to the City and surrounding area this is an exciting opportunity for me to head up an expanded Commercial Department at Oliver & Co. This is a Firm whose reputation I have been aware of for many years and I am delighted to have been given an opportunity to join them. We now have an excellent team in place to meet the legal needs of all our Business Clients from SMEs to PLCs. With more recruitment planned these are exciting times for the Firm as it grows and expands the range of services it can provide.”

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