Wilkinson Woodward has made two new appointments to its expanding legal practice.
Property solicitor Afreen Mhar and trainee solicitor Grace Smith (pictured, right and left) have both joined the firm’s Halifax office.
Mhar qualified as a solicitor in 2015 after graduating and completing her legal practice course at the University of Huddersfield.
Having gained experience as a commercial property development solicitor in Norfolk, Mhar returned to Huddersfield in 2019 to be closer to her family.
Since graduating, she has retained close ties with the University of Huddersfield Law School where she mentors the next generation of legal professionals.
She specialises in all aspects of residential conveyancing, including property sales, purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity.
Afreen’s first career was as a personal stylist, working with high-net-worth clients in London, Manchester and Barcelona. Nowadays, while she has her hands full caring for her young son, Mhar still indulges her passion for fashion in her spare time.
Smith graduated with a first in 2021 after completing her degree, master’s and legal practice course at Northumbria University.
After a short spell in the family team at another law firm, Smith started a training contract with Wilkinson Woodward in June 2022.
She will spend the next two years gaining experience in various departments and is due to qualify as a solicitor in June 2024.
Smith is currently based in the wills and probate team, handling a mix of will writing, probate matters and lasting powers of attorney.
Born and bred in Greetland, Smith is a keen theatre-goer and gym enthusiast.
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