A fond farewell to Liz Spence and a warm welcome to Daryl Atherton

Liz Spence retired last week after 33 years working at Pickering & Butters. Liz will be missed by her clients and her colleagues. All at Pickering & Butters wish her a very long and happy retirement!

To support the Litigation Department following Liz's departure and to ensure a smooth transition of work, we are delighted to welcome Daryl Atherton. Daryl is a legal assistant and specialises in Litigation work. Welcome Daryl!

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