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Team gets a new leader

Law firm Dickinson Dees has strengthened its financial planning department with the appointment of Joanna Allen.

The 30-year-old from Gosforth was previously a consultant at Cavanagh having trained as a consultant at Ryecroft Glenton's financial planning arm, Portland Financial Management.

She has joined the Newcastle-based firm's financial planning department as a manager. Joanna commented: "I am excited to be joining such a dynamic, professional firm and to develop a rapidly expanding team."

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