Wiltshire: Trethowans strengthens banking team with new partner appointment

Leading regional law firm Trethowans has appointed a new banking partner, Sophie Eales.

Prior to joining Trethowans, Eales was a key member of the banking team at Bond Dickinson for more than 10 years, where she acted for major UK lenders and significant corporates, as well as undertaking a secondment with The Post Office.

Specialising in banking and finance, the UK guide to the legal profession, Chambers and Partners 2015, highlights her as a notable practitioner, described by peers as “a good operator”, with clients saying she is “easy to deal with”. The guide also recognises that she has "particular expertise in acquisition finance matters".

Eales joins an already-successful banking team at Trethowans, which advises banks, other financial institutions and borrowers across the region in respect of their finance and security requirements.

Nick Gent, partner at Trethowans, commented: "We are delighted to have Sophie joining the team. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge across a range of banking and finance matters, adding further depth to an already well-regarded practice.”

Eales' appointment comes in the same month as Trethowans’ merger with Poole-based law firm Dickinson Manser. She commented: “I am very excited to be joining Trethowans; it is a progressive firm, with an excellent reputation and I am very much looking forward to being involved in its future growth”.