Hazlewoods, the Gloucestershire based accountants and business advisers, have appointed a new partner.

Lucie Hammond has joined the firm as part of the Farms and Estates team, based in their Staverton office.

Lucie advises owner-managed businesses, private clients and trustees on business and taxation matters. The majority of Lucie's clients are rural businesses including farms, landed estates and equestrian businesses.

Lucie's interest in the Farms and Estates sector is not limited to her professional life, outside of work her passion is horses and specifically show jumping. Most weekends are spent supporting family with their equestrian activities.

Lucie spent the first 24 years of her career in general practice in Gloucestershire and, after spending six years based in Hereford and Swindon, is delighted to return.

Nick Dee, head of the Farms and Estates team at Hazlewoods, said "We are delighted that Lucie has joined us as partner, she has a wealth of experience that will benefit our clients and a fresh outlook that will help us progress as a team as well.

"We have a strong reputation within the rural community and adding Lucie to our team will enable us to build on this."

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Pictured: Lucie Hammond and Nick Dee of Hazlewoods Farm and Estates team