Bates Wells & Braithwaite welcomes Diane Bartsch to the team

January 15, 2026

We are pleased to welcome Diane Bartsch to Bates Wells & Braithwaite Solicitors in Ipswich, strengthening our legal team with her appointment and nearly 20 years’ experience in the legal sector.

Diane has built her career working with several leading law firms across Suffolk and brings extensive expertise to the firm. In her new role, she will support the heads of our dispute resolution and personal injury teams, helping us to maintain the delivery of a high-quality legal service to our clients, while aligning closely with our strong focus on customer service and excellence.

Her appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to providing clients with knowledgeable, approachable and responsive legal support.

Commenting on her new role, Diane said:
“I’m really pleased to have joined Bates Wells & Braithwaite. The firm has a genuine family feel, with close teamwork and a real focus on looking after clients. I also enjoy the variety of cases, which keeps every day interesting and rewarding.”

Our managing partner, Denise Head, added:
“We are delighted to welcome Diane to the firm. Her depth of experience working in the legal field will be a great asset to both our clients and the wider team. Diane shares our values around customer service and quality, and we are confident she will play an important role in supporting the department and maintaining the high standards we pride ourselves on.”

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