Hatch Brenner Solicitors in the centre of Norwich is delighted to announce the promotion of property expert and Head of Property at the firm, Sarah Finn, to partner. Originally from East Anglia, Sarah joined Hatch Brenner in January 2021 as Head of Property from Devon-based firm Dunn & Baker LLP where she was a Partner and Head of Residential Property. Expert in her field, Sarah has over 30 years’ experience in Property Law and her expertise includes sales and purchases, mortgages, new build purchase, equity release and lease extensions. Sarah has also acted for local developers assisting with site set up and sales of plots. Sarah’s appointment to the partnership follows an incredible year of growth for Hatch Brenner’s property department. Led by Sarah, the busy team has expanded with the arrival new staff, an internal promotion, and a bumper year with record numbers selling and purchasing property – taking advantage of the Stamp Duty Holiday which ran from July 2020 to 1 October 2021. “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the Partnership and furthering the commitment of Hatch Brenner in providing the very highest standards of legal advice and assistance to our clients. It is an exceptional firm that I am proud to be a part of”, commented Sarah. “It is an exciting time for the firm, coming out of the pandemic we are using new technologies, have a fantastic vibrant team and together are building new working relationships with property contacts in Norwich and across Norfolk. I welcome the new challenge and step in my career. I’m pleased to continue to head such a hard-working, skilful team and look forward to contributing to the partnership”. Colin Cook, Managing Partner commented “Since joining the firm last year, Sarah has headed the growing Property Department and has worked tirelessly for our clients. Taking the SDLT Holiday head on whilst expanding and the department and mentoring colleagues, we are thrilled that she has accepted the position of partner and look forward to sharing her wisdom and expertise on the partnership board.” If you are thinking of buying or selling a home, releasing equity from your property, re-mortgaging or have any other property-related queries, our experienced and helpful team can help guide you through the process. Call 01603 660 811, email [email protected] or pop into our Theatre Street office to see how we can help.