Harper James strengthens its commercial property division with strategic appointments to drive growth.
- Parmjit Gill appointed as head of commercial property, bringing over 20 years of experience.
- Sarah Fecitt joins as a senior commercial property solicitor with 15 years of expertise.
- Firm aims to double turnover by 2026, leveraging new leadership and expertise.
- Sales revenue for the commercial property team doubled last year; firm’s overall growth at 42%.
Harper James has made significant strides in enhancing its commercial property practice by welcoming Parmjit Gill as the head of the department and Sarah Fecitt as a senior solicitor. This move aligns with the firm’s ambitious growth plans, aimed at doubling its turnover by 2026, given the team’s remarkable performance over the last financial period, where their sales revenue doubled.
Parmjit Gill, with a career spanning over two decades, brings a wealth of experience in the full spectrum of commercial property law. Her previous leadership of a national legal team demonstrates her capability in handling aspects such as acquisitions, disposals, site assembly, and development contracts. Her skill set extends to both commercial and residential sectors, including investment finance and refinancing, enhancing Harper James’ expertise and client offerings.
Sarah Fecitt, possessing over 15 years of post-qualification experience, complements the team’s strength with her specialization in commercial real estate. Her expertise encompasses transactional matters between tenants and landlords, refinancing, auctions, acquisitions, and portfolio management, thus broadening the team’s capacity to address complex real estate transactions.
Parmjit Gill expressed enthusiasm about joining Harper James at such a pivotal time, attracted by the firm’s distinctive culture, client quality, and innovative approach within the legal sector. She highlighted the firm’s commitment to transparency and accountability, ensuring that clients benefit from working with senior lawyers at competitive costs.
Ashley Mott, the director of legal services, emphasized the importance of these appointments as not just an enhancement of the team’s capabilities, but as a strategic step toward fulfilling clients’ expanding commercial property needs. This bolstered expertise positions Harper James to better service its clients in a competitive marketplace.
The strategic appointments of Parmjit Gill and Sarah Fecitt position Harper James to effectively pursue its ambitious growth objectives in the commercial property sector.
