Gloucestershire-based law firm WSP Solicitors has hired senior associate David Ashcroft and associate solicitor Jessica O’Shea to its commercial property and child law teams.
Joining WSP Solicitors’ commercial team, Ashcroft has over 40 years of experience specialising in commercial property. He has acted on leases for a major Swedish household goods retailer and worked on the privatisation of nationalised industries in Slovenia and Europe. He also holds a high level of MOD security clearance having worked on security and defence contracts.
With 13 years’ experience, O’Shea is a Child Panel accredited solicitor, representing children in legal proceedings. Her specialisms include care proceedings and advising on cases involving social services, alongside kinship care, and special guardianship and child arrangement orders.
Ashcroft commented: 'WSP Solicitors has a strong reputation for delivering practical, client-focused advice. I’m keen to build on the team’s existing expertise and develop relationships with both new and longstanding clients in the region.
'The firm’s clear ambition was a key factor in my decision to join. With my background in commercial property, company and commercial matters, as well as defence-related work, I’m looking to bring that experience into the team and contribute to the continued strength of the practice.'
O’Shea said: 'Having previously worked with our Managing Director, Camella Cephas, and Lawyer Litigator, Amy Caddick, and hearing what a great place WSP Solicitors is to work, I knew this was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. The firm has a clear direction for the future and a strong client focus. I’m joining a highly experienced Child Law team and am keen to contribute to the continued development of its services.
'We work in a hugely emotive area of law. I’m looking forward to working closely with our clients, understanding their individual circumstances, and supporting them every step of the way.'
The firm has offices in Stroud and Elmbridge East Business Park, Gloucester. It has been a a presence in the region for over 265 years.
