Berrys Celebrates Lucy Hollins’ APC Qualification Success

Berrys is delighted to announce that Lucy Hollins has successfully passed her Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). A significant milestone in her professional development and a testament to her hard work, dedication and growing expertise within the rural professional sector.

Lucy graduated in 2024 with a First Class BSc (Hons) degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management from Harper Adams University. Her connection with Berrys began earlier, commencing a year’s placement with the business in 2022 before returning to the Shrewsbury office in 2024 to continue her career.

Since re-joining the team in 2024, Lucy has been working closely with Chartered Surveyors and Business Consultants across the business, gaining valuable experience across a wide range of rural professional services. Her work includes valuation, grant funding, farm business analysis and supporting clients across a variety of rural matters. Her strong academic background, combined with her practical experience, has made her a highly regarded member of the team.

Passing her APC is a testament to Lucy’s dedication to professional development and her commitment to delivering high‑quality advice to clients.

Charlotte Shepherd, Equity Partner at Berrys, commented: “Lucy’s achievement is something we are incredibly proud of. She has shown exceptional determination and professionalism throughout her training and this milestone is very well deserved. It has been a pleasure to watch her grow in confidence and capability, and we look forward to seeing her continue to develop her career with us.”

Lucy Hollins can be contacted on 07467 712113.