Leading Cheshire-based law firm SAS Daniels is pleased to announce the promotions of Clarize Coertze (pictured above) and Anna Thompson to solicitor, following their recent qualification.  

Clarize joined SAS Daniels in August 2022, shortly after relocating from South Africa to the UK. She holds a BA in Law and Journalism and an LLB from Rhodes University, and qualified as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2022, a role equivalent to a solicitor in England and Wales.

Clarize has now qualified as a solicitor in the UK, reflecting her dedication and ambition in the legal sector. Since joining the firm’s Macclesfield arm, she has been a key part of the commercial property team, contributing to a range of transactions with professionalism, strong legal knowledge and a clear focus on client service.

Anna has been with SAS Daniels since November 2021 and has played a pivotal role within the residential property team at the firm’s Chester office. Supporting a wide range of residential transactions, Anna has consistently demonstrated strong legal initiative and a commitment to delivering excellent client outcomes.

Alongside her practical experience, Anna completed a masters in law, further strengthening her knowledge and expertise. Her recent admission as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court marks a significant milestone in her legal career and is a testament to her hard work, determination and dedication to the profession.

Jeremy Orrell, chief executive officer at SAS Daniels, commented: “Clarize and Anna have proven themselves to be talented, dedicated members of the SAS Daniels team. Their well-deserved promotions are a testament to their individual commitment and reflect the firm’s broader ambition to nurture and retain top legal talent. 

We are proud to support their continued career development and look forward to seeing their futures grow with us at SAS Daniels.”

Steven Percy, partner and head of commercial property, SAS Daniels, said: “Clarize’s promotion marks a significant milestone in her journey with SAS Daniels. She has consistently proven herself to be a valuable member of the team, and the quality of her work speaks for itself. 

We look forward to supporting her continued growth and success as part of our commercial property team.”

Kaye Whitby, partner and head of Chester office, SAS Daniels, added: “Anna’s journey has been marked by dedication and progress. Her commitment to both clients and the firm has been clear from the beginning, and we’re delighted to see her efforts recognised with her qualification as a solicitor in our residential property team.”

SAS Daniels LLP is a Cheshire-based law firm with offices in Stockport, Chester, Macclesfield and Congleton, servicing both businesses and individuals throughout the local area and nationwide.

The firm is committed to helping clients thrive in both their personal and professional lives, using their expertise, technical know-how and friendly approach to understand the needs and protect the interests of their clients. SAS Daniels’ 120-strong specialist team and 22 partners are all equipped to help resolve any legal matter regardless of size, ensuring a personalised experience is delivered from an experienced and approachable legal specialist.

For businesses, the solicitors support with corporate and commercial legal advice, dispute resolution, property transactions and employment and HR advice. For individuals, the firm can carry out property conveyancing, help with wills and wealth planning, and provide family law services, including divorce.

As a growing firm, SAS Daniels is looking to add to its talented team and is always keen to hear from solicitors with a corporate, private client or commercial property background, and from experienced residential conveyancers and assistants who will continue to fulfil the firm’s promise to understand its clients’ needs and protect their interests.