Legal Matters Yorkshire family law firm achieves top rankings in independent legal ranking Silk Family Law has once again been recognised as one of the leading firms in the north of England by the Chambers UK legal guide 2023, just released. The firm achieved top-tier status for its family and matrimonial services in the independent research which is based purely on client feedback. By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Ramsdens strengthens Dispute Resolution team with new appointments Yorkshire based law firm Ramsdens has boosted its specialist Dispute Resolution team, with the appointment of Legal 500 recommended Solicitor and Partner, Dean Hill. Joining the firm’s Leeds office, Dean brings more than 20 years’ experience as Ramsdens continues to expand into Dispute Management. With a reputation for providing By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law firm set to double in size over the next 12 months After the fifth key hire in only three months and a recent office move to much larger premises, Hagen Wolf are now the largest and fastest growing property litigation boutique in the UK. Michelle Eire, who most recently joined the team as an associate from DLA Piper, Craig Chappell as By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Retail specialist law firm hired by fancy dress retailer Retail specialist law firm Gordons has been appointed by fancy dress retailer Smiffys to advise on its UK store expansion rollout. Gordons has so far advised on lease negotiations for stores in Newcastle, Oxford and Headingley. A fourth store in Leeds city centre is currently being finalised to add to By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law firm lands prestigious industry accolade Leading law firm Ison Harrison has been announced as Law Firm of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, one of the legal sector’s most prestigious industry events. The win comes for Ison Harrison in the medium-sized category and is the second successive year that the firm has been By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Retail specialist law firm appointed by Ocado Retail Retail specialist law firm Gordons has been hired by Ocado Retail, the joint venture between Ocado Group and Marks & Spencer, to advise on a range of legal requirements. Gordons now acts for seven of the UK’s top 14 grocery businesses including B&M, Iceland and Morrisons. Ocado By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence hires seven new trainee conveyancers Seven people have graduated from the first cohort of Chadwick Lawrence’s Start Real Estate academy – and now start their conveyancing careers at the firm. Yorkshire legal firm Chadwick Lawrence launched Start, a new real estate training academy earlier this year. The move is part of its overall growth strategy By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Law firm appoints new partner to grow its regulatory team Clarion has appointed leading corporate defence and regulatory specialist Paul Matthews to head up its growing regulatory team which supports hundreds of commercial clients nationally and internationally from its headquarters in Leeds. Paul, who joins after eight years as partner at DWF, will be providing advice, support and representation to By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm announces strong turnover but faces a tough market Law firm Gordons increased turnover by 16 per cent to £19.8m for the year ended 31 March 2022, with net profit rising 23 per cent to £10m. However, the firm’s managing partner, Paul Ayre, has said market conditions for the current financial year look ‘tougher’ and that they By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Wrigleys Solicitors announces Wellington Place move Wrigleys Solicitors, one of the UK’s leading specialist legal practices, has announced it will be moving from its current home on Cookridge Street to the Wellington Place development located in the heart of Leeds. Wrigleys has enjoyed a presence in Leeds since it was founded in 1996. The niche By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm hires five new trainee and apprentice solicitors Law firm Gordons has welcomed its latest cohort of aspiring lawyers with the appointment of three new trainee solicitors and two apprentice solicitors. Antonia Nita, James Harrison and Arran Crump have started training contracts and will undertake four six-month seats which will see them involved across various Gordons specialisms. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Parklane Plowden strengthens chancery and commercial team Leeds based Parklane Plowden Chambers has welcomed a new tenant to its 18-strong chancery and commercial team. Dominic Crossley who was called to the Bar in 2006, specialises in all aspects of chancery and commercial law with a particular focus on real property and wills, probate and trusts. He joins By The Editor • 1 min read
