RINGWOOD law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has bolstered its Wills, Trusts and Probate department with the appointment of new partner Carla Brown and her team.

Carla, who becomes Ellis Jones’ fifth female partner is returning to the firm having previously worked for it between 2005 and 2009.

She brings with her Louise Sutton, chartered legal executive, and Rosemary Drew, paralegal. All three previously worked for a Hampshire-based law firm.

Carla is named as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the Legal 500 and also features in the 2018 edition of Chambers High Net Worth, an independently researched guide to law firms.

Nigel Smith, Ellis Jones’ Managing Partner, said: “We’re very pleased to welcome Carla back to the firm. It’s a particular coup to secure the services of Louise and Rosemary as well.”

“Ellis Jones has moved into a different league since Carla left in 2009. The fact that we’re able to attract back high-fliers, such as Carla, is evidence of that.”

Carla added: “I decided to return to Ellis Jones because of its amazing reputation for staff retention, friendly and supportive atmosphere and impressive growth over the last few years. I am relishing the opportunity to help shape and grow the firm further.”

Ellis Jones is a regional law firm has more than 160 staff spread across its Bournemouth,Poole, Ringwood, Swanage and Wimborne and London.