Law firm partner appointed to key Birmingham Law Society role

A partner at a prominent Midlands law firm has been appointed chair of the Birmingham Law Society Property and Development Committee. 

Samantha Ingram, of Davisons Law, took on the role at the start of September, recognising her expertise and standing in the property law sector.

The Property and Development Committee, one of 12 professional committees at Birmingham Law Society, brings together representatives from across commercial and residential property, construction and planning law.

Meeting twice a month, the committee discusses best practices, recent case law updates, and risk management strategies.

In her role as chair, Mrs Ingram will arrange and host meetings, collate discussions, and report back to relevant parties and bodies.

The committee also responds to government consultation papers on topics such as the privatisation of the Land Registry and proposed changes in leasehold and conveyancing practice.

Mrs Ingram said: "It's a privilege to take on an important role which I see as gathering, as well as sharing, information from/with my fellow professionals in the industry and hopefully using the same to shape the property legal sector."

With over two decades of experience at Davisons Law, Mrs Ingram has been a vital part of the firm's growth and success.

She joined the firm in 2001, qualified as a solicitor in 2006, and became a partner in 2009.

As head of the Residential Property Department, she oversees a team dedicated to providing high-quality service to clients near and far.

Mrs Ingram specialises in all aspects of residential conveyancing, with particular expertise in new build and shared ownership purchases.

She also acts for property developers managing investment portfolios.

Her approach combines professionalism with approachability, aiming to make the often daunting process of moving house as stress-free and simple as possible for clients.

In addition to her client work, she oversees Davisons Law's Lexcel and Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditations. Her appointment as chair of the Property and Development Committee builds on her existing involvement with Birmingham Law Society.

Richard Port, MBE, president of Birmingham Law Society said: “‘I am so honoured to welcome Samantha Ingram of Davisons Law as our new chair for the property law committee.

“Samantha takes over from Denise Watkins from Gordon Jones & Co who has served as chair for many years and sat on council. We all give thanks to Denise for her commitment to the Society.”

He added: “We look forward to amazing work Samantha and property law committee will do to benefit our members. Our committees are a vital component of Birmingham Law Society and they play such a major role in shaping and improving our legal sector.” 

Gary Davison from Davisons Law congratulated Mrs Ingram on this significant achievement and said: “I am delighted that Samantha has been elected to the post of  chair.

“She has served Birmingham property lawyers most enthusiastically and effectively to date and I am sure she will continue to provide excellent leadership and guidance in her new role.”

Pictured (L-R): Samantha Ingram and Richard Port MBE