Aaron & Partners has appointed Joanne Parsons as Deputy Head of our Shrewsbury office, marking the next stage in our continued growth across Shropshire and the wider West Midlands.

Jo, a highly experienced Partner in the firm’s Real Estate team, will support Hugh Strickland, Partner and Head of the Shrewsbury office, in leading the firm’s operations from its Shropshire base.

Her appointment reflects our commitment to investing in our regional presence, strengthening our partner-led service, and continuing to provide specialist legal advice to businesses, individuals and families across the region.

A member of the Law Society’s Property Section Committee and Conveyancing & Land Law Committee, Jo brings more than 25 years’ legal experience to the role.

She has built an outstanding reputation for her work in residential conveyancing and development matters, and has previously held senior leadership roles within the residential real estate teams at both Thorntons Solicitors and Linder Myers.

Alongside her technical expertise, Jo has considerable experience in developing talent, managing teams and supporting strategic growth.

Her understanding of the Shropshire property market, combined with her proven ability to build long-term client relationships, will play an important role as the we continue to expand our services in the local area.

Former Deputy Head, Stephen Taylor, will step back from his office management responsibilities to focus on his role as a Dispute Resolution Partner in Shrewsbury, representing regional and national clients in complex commercial and property disputes. Stephen will also continue in his role as the firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

Jo Parsons said:

"I’m proud to call Shropshire my home, and I am passionate about the community and the businesses that thrive here. Stepping into the role of Deputy Head is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside Hugh to drive our Shrewsbury office forward. We have an exceptionally talented team here, and my focus will be on growth, expanding our reach, strengthening our client relationships, and ensuring we remain the go-to legal partner in the region."

Hugh Strickland, Partner and Head of the Shrewsbury office, added:

"I’m delighted that Jo is stepping up to the position of Deputy Head. Her energy, local market expertise, and commitment to client excellence make her the perfect fit to help lead the office into its next chapter, with some really exciting plans in the pipeline.

“I also want to extend my sincere thanks to Stephen Taylor for his brilliant support in the role. While Stephen is stepping back from management, he remains an integral part of the fabric here in Shrewsbury, and his continued presence ensures our dispute resolution offering remains as robust as ever. Together, our focus is firmly on the future and scaling up our operations."

The leadership transition follows a period of increasing demand for our commercial and private client services, with the firm continuing to support clients across our core practice areas, including Real Estate, Dispute Resolution, Wills, Trusts & Tax, Corporate & Commercial, Employment, Family, and Planning, Environment & Energy.