Pictured: Philip Chapman

Philip Chapman, a corporate and charities lawyer at Stourbridge based Wall James Chappell solicitors, has been appointed a Notary Public.

Mr Chapman's appointment makes him one of very few Notaries practising in the region and just 800 in England and Wales overall. Mr Chapman commented "Having studied in France in the 1990's and worked for several international companies as a consultant, I have a particular interest in this area of law and I am looking forward to tackling the often complex legal issues I will be required to solve by my clients."

The modern day Notary Public represents the oldest branch of the legal profession worldwide. 

Notaries public undertake work for private individuals and for commercial firms engaged in international trade. Their services typically include preparing, attesting, authenticating, witnessing and certifying deeds and other documentation for private individuals, companies and businesses, for use in the commonwealth and civil law jurisdictions.

Jonathan Browne, senior partner of Wall James Chappell, added "Philip follows in the footsteps of previous partners of the firm, Roger Davies and Trevor Davies, who also provided this essential service to clients. We are very proud of Philip's achievement."

Wall James Chappell is a full service firm of solicitors which can trace its origins in Stourbridge back to 1830. The firm provides a comprehensive legal service to business and private clients both locally and across the UK.