Fisher Jones Greenwood (FJG), a leading East of England law firm and proud member of Lawfront, has further strengthened its Corporate and Commercial Department with the appointment of three solicitors, reinforcing its continued investment in talent and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
The appointments follow a year of continued recognition for the department in the Legal 500 and Chambers rankings (Band 1), alongside strategic leadership appointments that position the firm strongly for its next phase of growth.
Three strategic appointments
The new Corporate and Commercial hires bring a wealth of expertise, enhancing FJG’s ability to support businesses at every stage of their growth, from owner-managed companies and SMEs to large corporates. Based at FJG’s Chelmsford office and servicing clients across the region, their arrival underscores the firm’s strategic focus on expanding its corporate offering in response to growing client demand for high-quality, commercially focused legal advice.
Natasha Bhandari – Senior Associate Solicitor
Natasha Bhandari, joining as Senior Associate Solicitor, specialises in advising owner-managers, family-run businesses, SMEs and large corporates on share and asset acquisitions and disposals, management buy-ins and buy-outs, joint ventures, restructures, shareholder agreements and company formations. She enhances the department with experience in corporate borrowing and finance, commercial contracts and charity law.
Nana Poku – Associate Solicitor
Associate Solicitor Nana Poku brings several years of experience in the field, having advised on a wide spectrum of matters spanning transactions, contracts, restructures, and mergers and acquisitions. Her expertise also includes corporate finance, providing advice on business finance arrangements and lending documentation.
Charlie Neal – Solicitor
Solicitor Charlie Neal has developed strong experience advising on a broad range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, company constitutional documents, asset purchases and disposals, share issues, transfers and buybacks, partnerships and LLPs, loan and security documentation, and commercial agreements.
These latest appointments build on the established strengths of FJG’s Corporate and Commercial offering as the firm continues to invest in its people, develop leadership capability and support its long-term growth strategy.
Senior leadership on the firm’s continued growth
Ashton Carter, Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial, said: “I am delighted to welcome three talented solicitors to our growing team. Their decision to move to FJG is a ringing endorsement of our culture, ambition, and the high-quality work we deliver across the region to all our clients. They are each bringing valuable experience in corporate transactions, restructure and related matters, as well as commercial advisory work, further strengthening our corporate and commercial offerings.”
Charlotte Knappett, Senior Partner, said: “Attracting several hires from the same practice area is a rare achievement in today’s competitive legal market and demonstrates the confidence talented, ambitious lawyers place in building long-term careers at FJG. It is a fantastic start to the year for our corporate team, which aligns with FJG’s wider vision of delivering exceptional client care through the strength, breadth and capability of our people.”
If you would like to discuss how our Corporate and Commercial Department can support your business, please get in touch.