MORE than a century after being founded, Walker Foster Solicitors is continuing to expand and build on its reputation for high quality legal services.

Walker Foster, launched in 1919, has opened a new branch in Settle, to add to its existing branch network in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, and Ilkley.

 The opening has seen Samantha Worsman, who has a wealth of experience in legal services, being promoted to run the Settle branch as director.

Samantha, who was previously conveyancing executive at the firm’s Silsden office, said: “I’m really excited to be given the opportunity to run my own office, and get to know the community in such a beautiful location.

“The new office is bang in the middle of the Market Place, so you can’t miss it, and we are just delighted to be here, ready to offer a great service to local people.”

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Samantha, a mum of three teenagers, has built a career in law over 18 years, having started out as a recruitment consultant.

Before joining Walker Foster 15 months ago, she had worked for big corporate law firms in the Leeds area, gaining a strong reputation for her expertise in property work and conveyancing.

She is joined in the Settle branch by Mark Cannon, who has become part of the private client team, specialising in wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney. Mark previously worked for another firm in Settle for several years, so has strong connections and local knowledge.

“Walker Foster specialises in building lasting relationships in market towns, and Settle seemed the natural fit as the company looked to expand,” said Samantha.

Opening a new branch during lockdown has obviously had its challenges, but it has been managed successfully through remote working.

However, as lockdown eases, Samantha intends to get involved in the local community as much as possible and let the people of Settle know that a trusted local solicitors’ office – offering a wide range of value for money services – is now within easy reach.

“There are not many solicitors in the area, so we can provide something fresh and new as part of a highly respected business that has a track record going back more than 100 years,” said Samantha.

“We are friendly and approachable, and we just want people to know they are welcome to get in touch if they have a problem they want to discuss. We are following all the Government guidelines and once lockdown is over, we look forward to welcoming people at the office. In the meantime, we can be contacted by phone or email.”

Walker Foster is proud of the breadth of its services, which include: residential property; agriculture; wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney and trusts; disputes; divorce and family; landlord and tenant; business advice; business sales and purchase;  commercial and business contracts; commercial property; and employment law.

  • To find out more, go to: www.walkerfoster.com
  • To get in touch with Walker Foster’s Settle office, call 01729 811240 or email: info@walkerfoster.com

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