Leading North West law firm SAS Daniels has announced a significant change in its management team with the appointment of partner Helen Kelly (pictured above), as joint head of the Stockport office.

Helen, who is also head of the trusts team, joined the business as a trainee solicitor in 2003. She will join partner and head of employment Katie Hodson at the helm of the Greek Street office, working collaboratively to accelerate the growth of SAS Daniels, while overseeing and leading local business development.

Since qualifying in 2005 and becoming an integral part of the private client team, Helen has developed a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise, supporting clients with setting up, administering, varying and terminating all different types of trusts. She also acts as a professional trustee. Significantly, in recognition of her work and contributions, Helen is recommended in the prestigious legal directory, the Legal 500 2024.

Helen is STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualified and a committee member of the STEP Cheshire branch.

Jeremy Orrell, chief executive officer at SAS Daniels commented: “Both Helen and Katie have been valued members of the firm for twenty years now and I am therefore confident that our Stockport practice will be in good hands. The office has significant growth potential and the duo will be able to provide renewed impetus, as we strive to cement and establish new relationships within the thriving local business community in Stockport and surrounding areas.”

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 20 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.