LOCAL Law firm Thrings has stepped on its continued growth of its commercial property service with the arrival of a new partner.

Jess McHugh joins the firm’s Ross-on-Wye office from Foot Anstey, bringing almost two decades of experience in the real estate sector, acting for a broad range of commercial clients ranging from small and medium enterprises to retail companies to landowners and developers.

In joining Thrings, Ms McHugh will be supporting the firm’s clients across Herefordshire and the wider area on the full spectrum of commercial property transactions, including all aspects of landlord and tenant work, general estate management and the sale and acquisition of land and buildings.

The fourth partner appointment to the team in the past two years, Ms McHugh will also be utilising her specialist expertise on transport and infrastructure projects.

Ms McHugh said: “I’m thoroughly looking forward to working with the team and getting to know our clients, understanding their businesses and their long-term ambitions to help them realise their commercial goals.”

Simon Holdsworth, Thrings managing partner added: “We are pleased to welcome Ms McHugh to the firm as we continue to target growth and expand and strengthen our presence within our local communities.

“Her mix of commercial property knowledge and experience on infrastructure delivery will help us continue to provide a holistic perspective to our clients as we endeavour to provide them with legal advice that is invaluable to their development and success.”

As a leading law firm in Real Estate, Thrings works with clients on a range of land and construction related matters, from development of land, planning and clean energy to commercial and residential property, with a strong track record for supporting the delivery of high value projects and securing positive deal outcomes in both purchasing and selling.