Jannina Barker joined Liverpool law firm Jackson Lees Group in 2009 and 16 years later she is now a senior associate. Tony McDonough reports
Lawyer Jannina Barker originally joined Jackson Lees Group in 2009 and now is a senior associate leading its wills, trusts and probate department.
When she joined the firm 17 years ago it was called Lees Solicitors. She later trained as a paralegal. After a spell at Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors, she returned in 2021 and became a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
She now advises clients on wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and inheritance tax planning matters. The department has also unveiled two new hires, Laura Beattie and Catherine McCrindle.
Jannina said: “I’m passionate about my work and supporting my clients in what can often be difficult and sensitive matters.
“I look forward to continuing to support our clients and the department as we grow and develop the team and encourage a new generation of lawyers.”
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Jackson Lees Group is a full-service practice which comprises Jackson Lees, Broudie Jackson Canter and Farrington Law. The group employs 240 people across offices in Liverpool, Wirral and Southport.
It is part of MAPD Group, which was founded by Brian Cullen and Joanna Kingston-Davies in 2020 to power the growth of local law firms nationally through acquisition.
John-Paul Dennis, divisional director of the private client division which includes the wills, trusts and probate department, added: “Jannina has gone from strength to strength, both as a fantastic lawyer and team leader.
“Her promotion is brilliant recognition for her amazing hard work. It’s also a great example of people growing their careers with us, showing that, whatever their route into the law, the way we can make a positive difference for our clients is all the same.
“Laura and Catherine join us at an exciting time, as we are seeing a significant increase in demand for private client advice.”