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Law firm strengthens Private Client team to support continued growth

24 August 2026

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Midlands-based mfg Solicitors has appointed Hannah Finnegan as an associate solicitor in its Private Client department to support its growth. Finnegan, who specialises in wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and estate administration, joins from Hadgkiss, Hughes & Beale in Birmingham. Her addition aims to strengthen the firm's services in Bromsgrove and contribute to the department's expansion.

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This appointment reflects the ongoing demand for specialist private client services in the Midlands, where succession planning, wills, and estate administration remain core offerings for regional law firms. The addition of an experienced associate solicitor to mfg Solicitors’ Private Client team is a routine move for a firm seeking to maintain service levels as its client base grows.

For clients in Bromsgrove and the surrounding area, the presence of a dedicated specialist may improve access to advice on personal legal matters. The move also highlights the continued competition among local firms to attract and retain talent in a field where client relationships and specialist knowledge are key factors.

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Press Release

A Midlands law firm has bolstered its Private Client department with the appointment of a new associate solicitor.

Hannah Finnegan has joined mfg Solicitors as an associate within the firm’s 45-strong Private Client offering.

Based at their offices in Bromsgrove and reporting to partner and head of department Valerie Robinson, Hannah is a specialist in a host of matters which impact families and individuals including the preparation of wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and the administration of estates.

Having built her legal career over the past six years, Hannah joins from Birmingham-based, Hadgkiss, Hughes & Beale.

Valerie Robinson, partner at mfg Solicitors said: “Our Private Client team is one of the largest in the firm and respected by our clients which are spread across the whole of the UK.

“That means that as we continue to expand our team it’s essential we have the best talent with the best experience and credentials. Hannah fits the bill perfectly as she is a widely regarded expert in a broad range of personal legal matters, especially around the creation of wills and estate administration. She joins our team at an exciting time of growth, but importantly, will bolster our offering in and around the Bromsgrove area. I look forward to working with her in the months and years ahead.”

Hannah Finnegan added: “It felt like the right time in my career to make a move, and mfg Solicitors stood out as the perfect fit. The firm’s ambition appealed to me, and the Private Client department is growing rapidly, which made it an especially exciting opportunity.

“It’s a brilliant time to be joining as an associate, and I’m looking forward to contributing to the continued growth of both the department and the firm.”

Readers interested in speaking to Hannah regarding a private legal matter, can email her through [email protected].

mfg Solicitors has offices in Birmingham, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, the Black Country, Worcester, Ludlow and Telford. Further information can be found on www.mfgsolicitors.com.