AN ‘ambitious’ law firm has announced the appointment of a new residential property lawyer to its expanding team.

Woodstock Legal Services, based in Poole, has welcomed Gemma Fancini as a consultant residential conveyancer to its property team.

She has over 20 years of conveyancing experience across Dorset.

Gemma specialises in advising on all aspects of simple and complex residential conveyancing work, acting for high-net-worth individuals, investors and first-time buyers.

“It took seconds to decide to join. Spending time speaking with Carly [Jermyn] and Simone [Ritchie] about the ambitions of the firm and about the opportunity to join as a consultant proved to be an easy decision to make,” Gemma said.

“Having been at my previous firms for over a decade, the move into consultancy at such a positive and ambitious firm represents a natural step for me.

“I know many uniquely talented lawyers who have already made the step to consultancy at Woodstock Legal, so it’s an incredible time to be a part of an exciting new adventure.”

She added: “Having worked throughout the Dorset region for many years, I’ve built wonderful relationships with clients and agents who value personable and proactive conveyancing service.”

Simone Ritchie, director and Head of Woodstock Legal’s property team, said: “We’re over the moon that Gemma has joined our ever-expanding property team.

“Gemma brings over two decades of residential property expertise and experience and is the perfect person to join and complement our already outstanding conveyancing team.”

On the current outlook for the property market, Gemma said: “It’s an interesting time for the residential property market at the moment. The challenges the market has faced over a turbulent few years have provided an incredibly busy time for conveyancers and agents across the country.

“However, for me and the team here at Woodstock Legal, our focus is on ensuring our clients receive a seamless client experience.”

The Woodstock Legal Services conveyancing team works on residential sales and purchases, shared ownership, auctions, re-mortgages, charges and transfers of equity.