Kent law firm Brachers celebrates retiring Head of Residential Property
Brachers, which has legal offices in Maidstone and Canterbury, will say goodbye to Head of Residential Property Kate Baigent at the end of April after 37 years of service.
Kate joined the firm as a solicitor in 1985, before making partner in 1990. Over the course of her career she offered specialist advice to a host of clients including farmers, landowners, small business owners, and those in the commercial property sector.
It was under Kate’s leadership that Brachers gained the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation, joining an exclusive few practices in the country at the time.
She has also been involved in plenty of pioneering initiatives at the firm, such as the introduction of an app to update clients on the progress of their conveyancing matter.
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Joanna Worby, Managing Partner at Brachers, said: “During her long and successful career, Kate has specialised in all aspects of residential property, from helping families to secure their dream home to supporting landlords and businesses to realise their property goals.
“She has been a much-loved member of the team and we wish her all the best in her retirement.”
Kate will be passing the baton to Sara Smith, who is set to lead the 14-strong Residential Property team after 17 years with Brachers.
Reflecting on her career, Kate said: “It’s been an honour to have spent the last 37 years at Brachers, working alongside such wonderful colleagues and clients. It’s been a joy to see Brachers go from strength to strength.
“Sara’s knowledge of the local residential property market is extensive and I know she will be hugely successful in leading the residential property team who work tirelessly on behalf of clients and embody true teamwork.”
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