Celia Perry specialist property solicitor has retired

“Celia you have been a pillar of JWS and a steadfast colleague to me for well over a decade. We shall miss your drive and tenacity, your eloquent turn of phrase and your indomitable spirit. Enjoy your well earned freedom, and wherever retirement takes you, know that we will never forget you! ”

— Julie West, Director and Solicitor

our incredible senior property solicitor celia perry has retired after 12 years at julie west solicitors

Celia studied Law at the University of Exeter followed by the academic part of her qualification as a solicitor at the College of Law Guildford. Celia qualified in June 1980.

Celia joined Julie West Solicitors in September 2012 having previously worked for Ormerods and Thomas Eggar in Reigate, and before that Downs in Dorking.

Celia has experience in all aspects of property work including residential sales and purchases, equity release, remortgage, unregistered land, development land and options, leasehold enfranchisement and lease extensions.

During her time at the firm, Celia has helped over 1,500 clients move house, make and realise investments, extend their leases, take control over the freehold of their blocks of flats, use equity release to raise funds from their house to fund gifts to children, development work and adventures.

“Celia. Thank you so much for all your efforts for this. We are so thankful we had you representing us. your professionalism, honesty and knowledge speaks volumes especially when times were challenging. We can’t thank you enough.”

— Ethan

Our team of property solicitors, from left to right: Len, Celia, Julie and Martin

Outside of her work, Celia Perry is a Master Beekeeper and busy member of Reigate Beekeepers. She regularly invigilates exams and does much to support those coming up in the beekeeping community.

We are so grateful to Celia for everything she has done to help our clients and develop Julie West Solicitors. We will miss her very much.

“I am thankful for Celia’s support and supervision, most memorably during the lockdowns when we discussed how to help clients via video chat and the telephone.”

— Martin Whitehorn, Solicitor