Maxwell Hodge Solicitors, which has eight offices across Merseyside and the Wirral, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrea Ashton as Company Director and Shareholder. The company, who have been established for over 150 years, already have three Directors on their Board.

Andrea is Leader of the company’s Lifetime Planning Team, and is based at West Kirby branch.  Andrea qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and commenced her employment with Maxwell Hodge in June 2010.  Andrea is highly experienced and specialises in all areas of lifetime planning – covering Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Inheritance Tax Advice and Estate planning.  Andrea is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly.

On her appointment as Company Director, Andrea commented “I am delighted to be appointed as Director and Shareholder of Maxwell Hodge, this is something which I have been aiming for since I embarked on my career within the legal profession.  I am proud to be working with such a forward thinking company and look forward to the challenges ahead as we continue to grow and develop the business.”

Simon Leyland, Chief Executive Officer and Company Director, said “The Board of Maxwell Hodge are delighted to welcome Andrea as a Director and Shareholder of the Company. Her appointment reflects 12 years of hard work and dedication to the Company.  We look forward to the energy and enthusiasm we know she will bring to the management of Maxwell Hodge.”