TWO lawyers at a Basingstoke firm have been made in to associates.

Chartered legal executive Janine Pendry Clark, who is a member of the residential property team at Phillips Solicitors, and colleague commercial property solicitor Emma Elkington have been made associates at the firm.

Janine, who has been with the firm for 12 years said: “I was absolutely delighted when I was told of my promotion.”

“Being offered the Associate role is a huge privilege. I enjoy working at Phillips Solicitors with a great team of people.”

Emma, who qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and joined Phillips 18 months ago, previously worked for a London law firm where she gained experience advising on a wide range of commercial property transactions.

Emma said: “I feel honoured that my work has been recognised by the Directors and I look forward to continuing to contribute to the firm’s success.”

Senior director Howard Gardener said: "As a firm we take great pride in recognising the hard work of our staff and investing in their professional development.”

“Promoting Janine and Emma as Associates is a way of expressing our confidence in their abilities. It also compliments the wide-ranging responsibilities they have and the high-quality client service they provide with the utmost professionalism.”

“Congratulations to both Janine and Emma – their promotion is well deserved.”