Law firm Tallents Solicitors has announced the appointment of two new partners to its leadership team -— Sarah Allen and Mathew Derbyshire.

Welcoming the new partners, senior partner Mark Hawkins said: “Both Sarah and Mathew have been key members of Tallents Solicitors for several years.

“Their drive to achieve the highest levels of professional accomplishment and their focus on meeting client needs contributes immensely to the continuing success of the firm as we enter our 247th year of trading. 

“Their appointment as partners acknowledges their hard work and dedication to our firm’s core values and provide certainty and stability to our legal clients.”

Sarah is head of Wills, Trusts and Probate and leads busy private client teams across the three Tallents’ offices in Newark, Southwell and Mansfield. 

Mathew Derbyshire

Mathew is highly regarded in Mansfield for his professional dedication in securing the best outcomes for his Children Law and Family Law clients.

Mark added: “The appointments of both Sarah and Mathew as partners further strengthens the formidable legal talent and leadership at the firm as we look to the future.”

Established in 1774, Tallents Solicitors helps private individuals, company and commercial clients and farmers in North Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

It covers agricultural law, criminal law, commercial and domestic property transactions, inheritance tax planning, trust and estate administration, wills and probate, commercial and general litigation, employment law, company and commercial law, intellectual property, matrimonial and family law and children issues.

Tallents celebrated 245 years in business in 2019, having served more than nine generations of people.