Jenna Chapman

Professional Biography
Personal Biography

Where/when you studied: University of Manchester Law (2011- 2014) and The University of Law (2015-2017)

Professional expertise before joining the firm: I worked in another Bolton law firm for four years specialising in wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, residential conveyancing and civil litigation.

When you joined the firm: July 2018

Department responsibilities (within the firm): Solicitor in the Private Client Team

Areas of special legal expertise: Will drafting including trusts and interpretation of testamentary documents, probate and estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work, residential conveyancing and first registrations.

Name: Jenna Chapman

Position: Solicitor in the Private Client Team

Where educated: Whitburn Academy, Bury College, University of Manchester and The University of Law

First job: Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

Hobbies: Reading, holidays, eating out and spending time with friends and family

Favourite food: Fish

Favourite film: The Silence of the Lambs

Favourite group/artist: Stereophonics

Ultimate holiday destination: San Francisco

Favourite sport/team: Football (whoever my son plays for)

Favourite book: Rebecca

Likes: Spending time with my children, dogs and red wine

Dislikes: Bad manners, rudeness and nuts

Personal ambition: To be the very best version of me

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