Kendal-based firm, Temple Heelis, has expanded its Commercial Property team with the addition of property solicitor Kerry Webster.

The team, now consisting of four members, will focus solely on commercial property sales, purchases, and landlord and tenant advice.

Ranked as a leading commercial property team in the UK by The Legal 500 Guide, Temple Heelis is thrilled to have Webster join the team.

Kerry, who grew up in the Lake District, has always aspired to be a solicitor and has specialised in property for the past 15 years.

In her previous role in the Residential Property team at Temple Heelis, Webster assisted clients with residential sales and purchases.

Kerry said: “This is both a new challenge and a natural evolution from my residential property role. I wanted to do something different yet within the property sector which I enjoy so much.

"In commercial property our clients include small businesses of all kinds, hospitality and leisure businesses such as hotels, B&Bs and guest houses, retailers, property investors, and professional practices across sectors such as health and dental.

"I am looking forward to building relationships with both our existing clients and new clients and working with them to achieve their desired outcome. "The variety will be enormous and interesting while at the heart of every instruction will be my aim to do the very best for my client to protect or enhance their own business.”

Having been with Temple Heelis since 2006, Webster has extensive experience in the property sector.

Head of Commercial Services, Richard Moore said: “Kerry is joining specialist commercial property solicitors Lucy Benton (Head of Department) and Solicitor Alaisdhair MacPhie as well as Morgan Allen who provides the administrative support.

"As a firm, we are delighted with Kerry’s move, especially as she knows the property sector so well.

"In working with commercial property clients when buying or selling properties or expanding their businesses, Kerry will also be working with colleagues in all our departments, including Private Client, Rural Land and Property, Commercial Services and Family."