Winns has welcomed senior appointment Deborah Henning, who has joined the firm as Compliance Manager.

Deborah, who is originally from Sunderland, studied law at the University of Essex, before sitting her law society finals at the Guildford branch of the College of Law. Deborah will use her expertise to ensure the smooth operation of service and regulatory processes, reviewing and implementing appropriate practices and procedures in conjunction with Directors.

Prior to joining the team at Winns, Deborah worked at Thompsons Solicitors for 14 years. Heading up the Equal Pay Team at the height of the national equal pay campaign, Deborah is a highly qualified recruit with vast experience of handling large and complex cases.

Deborah said;

“I have always been passionate about justice, so I’m delighted to be working for a firm that represents claimants. I am ready for the challenges that lie ahead in my new role with Winns. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a successful and innovative firm.”

Prior to her long stretch at Thompsons, Deborah worked for Sintons Law, and, before that, in the commercial sector spending a number of years representing banks and building societies in contested securities, professional negligence and employment matters. Deborah’s wealth of experience and vast legal knowledge spans a wide range of legal disciplines, making her an ideal appointment for her new role at Winns.

Associate Director Michael Warmington said;

“We are delighted to have Deborah join us at Winns. Her skills and experiences in dealing with challenging and intricate cases across a vast array of legal areas make her a valuable recruit to the senior team.

“With such a cemented history of legal practice and complex case management, I am confident in Deborah’s ability to implement and maintain Winns’ stringent operations and procedures, while keeping our core values and client satisfaction in mind.”