Legal Matters

Schofield Sweeney has welcomed its first group of new solicitor apprentices this week. Five aspiring lawyers, who have just completed their A levels, join various teams across its offices as the firm pledges to provide better opportunities and routes into law. The lawyers of the future who start their 6-year

Leading Leeds-based law firm Ward Hadaway has announced a key strategic appointment to its intellectual property team. Sonia Burgess, a highly experienced chartered trademark attorney, joins the team bringing with her considerable specialist expertise in trademark law. She has a rich, specialist background, having trained with a national intellectual property

Law firm Gordons has advised multi-platform technology company FOD Mobility Group on its appointment by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to deliver a new mobility as a service (MaaS) travel app for the region. Saltaire-headquartered FOD Mobility Group is a market-leading technology provider, focusing on both corporate and consumer mobility.

Law firm Ison Harrison has been shortlisted for two awards at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, one of the legal sector’s most prestigious industry events. The firm is in the frame in the Law Firm of the Year (medium) and Corporate and Commercial Law Firm categories. Ison Harrison won the

Levi Solicitors have been recognised at the inaugural Modern Law Private Client Awards 2023 in Liverpool last month. These awards were launched specifically to celebrate and champion the incredible work being delivered across the Private Client industry. The winners of all 19 categories were revealed at a gala dinner at

Leading law firm Chadwick Lawrence is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Court of Protection team in response to a significant increase in demand for services in this area. The firm has appointed Grace Armstrong as the first member of the team, further enhancing its capacity to assist

Sheffield-based housebuilder Honey has appointed law firm Gordons to handle the residential conveyancing on its first development, a 50-home scheme. Work has already started on site and the first residents are expected to move into their new homes next March. A team from Gordons led by partner and head of