Legal Matters Raft of promotions at Ridley and Hall including two new partnership appointments Adam Leece and Susan Sowden have been appointed as partners at Ridley and Hall as part of a number of promotions and training opportunities awarded at the fast-growing Yorkshire law firm. Adam is based at Ridley and Hall’s Barnsley office, formerly Newman & Bond, where he began his career By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm launches Yorkshire tech start-ups and emerging companies service Yorkshire tech start-ups and high growth businesses can now benefit from a specialist emerging companies service launched by law firm Gordons. The firm, which has been sole legal partner to digital and tech start up investment network NorthInvest for more than three years, provides emerging companies and investors with advice By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Fast-growing law firm Holden Smith opens fourth office Fast-growing Yorkshire law firm Holden Smith has opened a fourth office in Ilkley as is continues its rapid growth trajectory. The firm, co-founded in 2019 by James Smith, David Bancroft and Jamie Megson, has opened the new office a 9 The Grove, in Ilkley town centre. Kevin Britton, director and By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Real estate and commercial lawyer Javi Khanijau joins Excello Law Real estate and commercial lawyer Javi Khanijau, based in Harrogate, has joined national firm Excello Law. Qualifying in 2005, Javi has extensive experience dealing with commercial agreements and transactions, often with a focus on complex scenarios such as real estate, banking and finance, development, construction and commercial contracts. He joined By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Schofield Sweeney announces five new promotions The Yorkshire-based law firm has started the year celebrating its team’s achievements by announcing five promotions. Dan Bisby, has been promoted to partner in the corporate team. Dan specialises in acquisitions and disposals, with a particular focus on transactions within the professional and financial services sector. “I am incredibly By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Renovotec acquires Jade Solutions Leading supply chain hardware, software and services company Renovotec has acquired 100% of Jade Solutions Ltd. Jade has 30 years’ expertise in developing IT solutions. Its specialisms include the development of contactless retail environments; Jade customers in this high-growth market include Pret a Manger, Marks & Spencer, Nando’s and By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Lupton Fawcett partner qualifies as notary public The head of the private client team at Lupton Fawcett, Hugh Thompson, has qualified as a Notary Public. Working with both individuals and businesses, notaries are primarily concerned with the authentication and certification of signatures and documents mostly for use abroad. There are 770 notaries operating in England and Wales* By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Leonard Curtis Legal advises IoD Parc on employee ownership trust purchase Leonard Curtis Legal has advised Sheffield-based International Organisation Development Ltd (IOD PARC) on the establishment of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). IOD PARC is a management consultancy and globally recognised leader in supporting international development. With staff based in the UK, Nepal, Australia and France, the company partners with its By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Harrogate proves to be sweet sixteen for Yorkshire law firm’s new office One of Yorkshire’s leading law firms has opened its sixteenth and newest branch, making its debut in Harrogate. The move into the spa town by Ison Harrison, its second in North Yorkshire, further strengthens its foothold within the region. The new office, located at 6a Albert Street, which was By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm appoints head of restructuring An experienced solicitor specialising in corporate restructuring and insolvency has joined Yorkshire law firm Gordons as its head of restructuring. Jonathan Jackson, who was previously at law firm Addleshaw Goddard, has significant experience representing corporates, financial institutions, private equity firms and other stakeholders on all aspects of corporate restructuring and By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Rinew Legal continues its expansion with new hire Millie Brown is the newest face to join the Leeds-based legal firm. As their client portfolio grows and brings with it an increased workload, Rinew have hired their first administrative assistant. Looking to provide a helping hand to the team’s daily administrative tasks, Millie will also be closely working By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Azeem Rafiq Chadwick Lawrence PR statement The legal dispute between former Yorkshire cricketer, Azeem Rafiq and Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) has been settled without a non-disclosure agreement, with Rafiq receiving unreserved apologies. New club Chairman, Lord Patel, has committed to the creation of an independent reporting process which will assure future whistle-blowers of anonymity. He By The Editor • 2 min read
