Legal Matters

Law firm Gordons has announced six new partner promotions in recognition of each individual’s expertise, entrepreneurial acumen and ability to deliver excellent client service. Head of start-ups and emerging companies, Amy Pierechod, and head of digital and technology, Ryan Gracey, have both been appointed from within Gordons’ corporate and

The University of Law (ULaw) has announced it will launch its Business School in Leeds in September – with a focus on giving businesses across the region access to a work-ready talent pool of graduates from across the globe. The University of Law Business School (ULBS) will offer a complete portfolio

Ramsdens strengthens its Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury offering, as they welcome Nick Stojanovic, Associate and Ian Miles and Claire Exelby, Litigation Executives, to their Leeds office. Nick, who brings with him over 20 years of experience dealing with claims from both a claimant and defendant perspective, joins the team

Lake Legal has appointed Claire Glaister as managing partner as the specialist family law firm gears up for growth. The firm will see founder Lyn Ayrton, who remains the senior partner, concentrate on strategic development and growing arbitration practice. Alongside the management changes, the firm has made two new appointments.

Parklane Plowden Chambers has reopened following the completion of a six-figure refurbishment of its four-storey, 11,000 sq ft premises on Westgate in Leeds city centre. The chambers’ internal space has been reorganised to create a high-quality working environment for its members and staff colleagues which supports flexible work patterns

rradar, the leading UK litigation and commercial law firm which specialises in digital and insurance innovation, today announced the appointment of Richard Sheridan as its new commercial director. Richard joins Hull-based rradar from global insurance claims management firm Sedgwick International UK. In this newly-created role, Richard will report directly to

Leeds and Newcastle-based Parklane Plowden Chambers has welcomed a new tenant to its 44-strong family team. Naakesha Michl, who was called to the Bar in 2013, specialises in all aspects of family law including public and private children law and finance. She joins from KBW Chambers where she spent the