(L-R) Saby Sambhi, Daniel Bisby, Steven Millward, Ben Stephens, Michael Cantwell Legal Matters Corporate team grows with new appointments Schofield Sweeney, an award-winning legal firm has announced the expansion of its corporate team, reflecting on the Firm’s continued growth and commitment to excellence in legal services. They welcome two accomplished professionals and a recently qualified solicitor to their corporate team, reinforcing their position as a trusted adviser in By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Ramsdens’ private client team wins national wills and probate award Having been recognised in a number of regional and national awards in recent years, Ramsdens is celebrating another prestigious accolade with the firm’s private wealth and succession team named as the Probate Provider of the Year North & Midlands at this year’s British Wills and Probate Awards. Since By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Legal Studio marks 10 years of growth with acquisition and new directors Legal Studio, a law firm with a vision of creating a better work life balance for lawyers, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the acquisition of Leeds based GC Business Lawyers. This significant acquisition represents a major milestone for Legal Studio, as they have spent a decade reshaping the legal By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Yorkshire law firm scoops duo of industry awards Yorkshire law firm Ison Harrison has enjoyed major success at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, one of the legal sector’s most prestigious industry events. The firm was shortlisted for four awards in total, winning in the residential property and personal injury and clinical negligence categories. The 25th Yorkshire Legal Awards By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Solicitors showcase ongoing investment in new legal talent Yorkshire law firm, Blacks Solicitors LLP, has demonstrated its commitment to nurturing future legal talent in the region by confirming five new training contracts and welcoming two new apprentices into the team. The firm has also retained five newly-qualified solicitors since the beginning of 2023. The firm is celebrating newly By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Schofield Sweeney invests in lawyers of the future Award-winning law firm Schofield Sweeney has welcomed a new cohort of solicitor apprentices and trainees this month. The firm is recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and saw a record number of applicants this year for its pathways into law. The firm advocates social mobility, ensuring its By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Sam Crich joins Eaton Smith Solicitors as partner in the commercial team Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Sam Crich has joined the firm as a partner in its Commercial Team. With a wealth of experience in commercial law, Sam's appointment strengthens the firm’s ability to offer comprehensive and strategic legal advice to businesses of all sizes. By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Solicitors support Yorkshire-based specialist interior brand with management buyout Yorkshire-based Blacks Solicitors has recently supported Andy Taylor, Director of Andy Thornton Worldwide Interiors Limited (ATWIL) on the management buy out of his specialist interiors business. The leading commercial interior business, which turned over more than £3 million in the last financial year, recently completed the self-funded management buy out, By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters 15 trainees join Leeds law firm Leeds law firm Ward Hadaway has welcomed 14 new trainee solicitors and one solicitor apprentice. The appointments form an ongoing part of the firm's ambitious growth strategy, spearheaded by new managing partner Steven Petrie, who stepped into the role in May 2024. The 15 recruits are based across By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Law firm hires employment and property disputes solicitors Law firm Gordons has appointed an employment lawyer and a hired a newly qualified solicitor for its property disputes practice. Jessica Smith joins the firm’s employment and HR team whilst Arran Crump has become part of Gordons’ property disputes practice after qualifying as a solicitor this September following his By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Blacks Solicitors advises brothers behind Roland’s bar on their latest Leeds venture Yorkshire-based Blacks Solicitors has recently advised the brothers behind Leeds’ Roland’s bar on the share purchase of The Woods, an independent bar and restaurant venue in Chapel Allerton. Owned by brothers Alexander and Jonathan Neil through parent company Palagander Limited, the purchase of The Woods takes the pair’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law firm hires head of property disputes Law firm Gordons has announced the appointment of a senior lawyer to lead its property disputes practice. Paul Joyce joins from the Leeds office of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson and has specialised in property litigation for 13 years. He has expertise in advising commercial tenants including large retail, logistics By The Editor • 1 min read