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
Legal Matters Law firm advises online electricals retailer on new distribution centre Law firm Gordons has advised online home electricals retailer AO on its new warehouse in Crewe, Cheshire, which will add 305,360 sq ft of new distribution space to the company’s logistics network. Crewe 305 is the second warehouse constructed by logistics developer Panattoni at Crewe Commercial Park and By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters No Code is taken to court Leeds-based no-code initiative, No Code Lab is making waves with its relaunch. No Code Lab has recently received new funding from Leeds City Council to help the initiative grow and help progress the no code movement in the North. The grant aims to drive the innovation ecosystem in the region By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Delivering innovative health and fitness challenge for clients Global law firm DLA Piper has partnered with human performance specialists Game Changer Performance (GCP) to deliver a unique challenge for clients during the autumn months, focused on supporting their health and fitness. Health & Performance experts GCP will be working 1:1 via their digital coaching platform to provide By The Editor • 2 min read
