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Fee Earner Q&A with Freya Wright
Freya Wright
Freya Wright joined Bermans in February 2024 and is a solicitor in our Property team. We spoke to her to learn more about her and her work.
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Robert Baker
Post‑Completions Paralegal
Robert joined Bermans in March 2026 and is a Post‑Completions Paralegal in our Property team.
His main areas of work include:
- Land Registry applications,
- Companies House applications,
- SDLT returns and payments,
- Dealing with HMLR requisitions
He graduated with a degree in History at the University of Chester in 2023, before going onto gaining legal experience – developing skills in legal administration and conveyancing.
Outside of work, Robert enjoys attending football games, rock concerts, and visiting historical sites.
E: robert.baker@bermans.co.uk
T: 0151 224 0508
Danielle Davies
Senior Associate
Danielle joined Bermans in May 2026 and is a Senior Associate in our Property Finance Department.
Danielle acts for lenders on a broad range of property finance transactions including acquisitions, refinances and development. She has experience across commercial and HMO accommodation, as well as residential projects ranging from ground up developments to refurbishment and redevelopment.
Danielle has experience in carrying out complex title reviews, managing portfolio transactions and providing tailored advice on complex title and lending structures.
Danielle studied at the University of Liverpool (obtaining a first class Law degree) before attending the University of Law, Manchester. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2017.
Danielle takes an active role in the supervision and development of others and has experience in supervising junior fee earners and mentoring trainees.
Outside of work, Danielle enjoys travelling, walking, reading, music, seeing friends and discovering new food/places to eat.
E:danielle.davies@bermans.co.uk
T: 0161 393 7118
Work Gets Under Way On Six-Figure Southport Padel Venue
Work has started to create a new five-court padel venue in Southport which is scheduled to open in June.
Site clearance and groundworks are under way at the six-figure Birkdale Padel Club development in Victoria Park, which is the first project by Sefton Padel.
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Cosmin Armene
Solicitor
Cosmin Armene joined Bermans in May 2025 and is a Solicitor in our Property team.
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Sophie Wilson
Trainee Solicitor
Sophie joined Bermans in March 2025 as a Trainee Solicitor and is currently working in our Property team in Liverpool.
She is assisting the team with a range of commercial property matters, including Landlord and Tenant and the acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold premises.
She obtained a First Class Law Degree from the University of Liverpool before completing her LPC and LLM at the University of Law.
Outside of work, Sophie enjoys reading, travelling and long walks with her dog.
E: sophie.wilson@bermans.co.uk
T: 0151 224 0524
Emma Martin
Paralegal (Property Finance)
Emma joined Bermans as a Property Finance Paralegal in March 2025 and works with the Property Finance team on a wide range of property finance transactions, specialising in redemptions.
Emma is known for her strong client care skills and consistently receives excellent feedback for her friendly, diligent and professional approach. She works particularly closely with the team’s lender clients, ensuring that the redemption process runs as smoothly as possible for both the lenders and their own clients. Emma works excellently under pressure and leads transactions with a calm focus.
Emma obtained a First-Class Law degree in 2023 and a distinction in her post-graduate LPC and Master of Laws in 2025. Emma was honoured to be selected to publish her Masters’ dissertation, which explored the social issues which can impact jury impartiality; showcasing Emma’s commitment to social justice and equality, as well as a curiosity about how societal influences may influence legal systems.
Outside of work, Emma loves spending time with friends and family, going to concerts, live theatre and orchestral performances and travelling to new destinations.
E: emma.martin@bermans.co.uk
T: 0151 224 0513
Bermans bolsters property & construction team with new partner
Bermans has strengthened its property & construction team with the appointment of James Harris as a partner.
Arabella Pickering
Trainee Solicitor (Property Finance)
Arabella joined the firm as a Paralegal in January 2022 and is now a Trainee Solicitor in the Property Finance department. Having obtained a First-Class Economic History Degree from the London School of Economics, Arabella completed her law conversion and post-graduate LPC at the University of Law in Liverpool in 2022.
Arabella advises both lender and borrower clients on a range of development and bridging finance transactions. She is actively involved in progressing transactions from instruction through to completion, working closely with the wider Property Finance team to ensure that matters progress efficiently.
Arabella is recognised for her organised and proactive approach, alongside her responsiveness and strong commercial awareness. She is committed to delivering a high standard of service and helping clients achieve their objectives.
Following an excellent performance during her Training Contract, Arabella will join the Property Finance department as a Solicitor upon her qualification in September 2026.
Outside of work, Arabella enjoys reading, cooking and baking
E: arabella.pickering@bermans.co.uk
T: 0151 224 0545
James Harris
Senior Partner
James joined Bermans in February 2025 as a Partner in our Property Team based between the firms Liverpool and Manchester offices.
James studied Law and International Relations at Keele University and then went on to qualify as a solicitor in 2003.
He specialises in residential and commercial property development and works with high net worth individuals and owner managed businesses.
James is ranked by The Legal 500 and he won ‘Team of the Year (Property)’ at the Manchester Legal Awards (2023) for the work he carried out at a previous firm.
Outside of work, James is a keen triathlete and spends his spare time training whilst also looking after his young family.
E: james.harris@bermans.co.uk
T: 0151 224 0522