Lupton Fawcett has announced the promotion of Charlene Vilia, a senior associate in its private client team, to the position of partner. This promotion reflects her significant contributions and expertise in the field.
Expertise and experience
Charlene Vilia joined Lupton Fawcett in 2021. She brings extensive experience in pre and post-death private client work. Her areas of expertise include the preparation of wills, inheritance tax planning, and managing lasting powers of attorney and enduring powers of attorney.
Charlene manages a diverse caseload, assisting clients both locally and beyond. She handles all aspects of estate administration, representing executors and administrators after a bereavement, whether the deceased left a will or passed away intestate. She qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and operates from the firm’s Sheffield office.
A new role
In her new role as partner, Charlene is enthusiastic about the future. She expressed her gratitude, stating, “I am delighted to have been promoted to partner at Lupton Fawcett and grateful to the firm for the opportunities and support that they have provided to me. I am excited to play a key part in the firm’s ongoing success in the future and the expansion of our private client services.”
Charlene’s new responsibilities will focus on delivering exceptional client care and service throughout the Sheffield area. She aims to raise the profile of Lupton Fawcett’s private client services in the region. Additionally, she will support and expand the firm’s growing private client team in Sheffield.
Leadership endorsement
James Richardson, managing partner at Lupton Fawcett, praised Charlene’s promotion. He said, “Charlene is a welcome addition to the partner team; she is known for her friendly and approachable service and always goes the extra mile for clients.”
He added, “Her promotion underscores our commitment to recognising and nurturing talent within the firm.”
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