Legal Matters Law firm hires senior employment and HR solicitor Law firm Gordons has announced the appointment of a senior lawyer within its employment and HR practice. Mike Patterson joins from law firm Berwins where he worked for almost 12 years as head of employment. He has particular expertise in advising clients within the food manufacturing, digital and technology and By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law Firm’s Booming Litigation Division Registers Further Success A Yorkshire law firm’s litigation division is on course for a record year following significant revenue growth, increasing client numbers and the appointment of a new Head of Department. The litigation division of Leeds headquartered law firm Ison Harrison’s turnover for the year to date is currently over By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence is breaking the conventional barriers in law As part of a concentrated effort to improve social mobility within the legal sector, Chadwick Lawrence, Yorkshire’s Legal People, has actively engaged in a pioneering project, exploring avenues to better the opportunities across the country, particularly within regional firms. Within Chadwick Lawrence, narratives of unconventional career trajectories are far By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence offers four training contracts for aspiring solicitors Yorkshire law firm, Chadwick Lawrence has appointed four new trainee solicitors as part of their internal progression scheme. This scheme sees four current paralegals within the firm being awarded training contracts to continue working in the firm. Following a thorough evaluation process as part of the firm's annual By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm appointed by Decathlon UK for regulatory advice Law firm Gordons has been hired by the UK subsidiary of global sports and outdoor equipment and apparel retailer Decathlon to provide regulatory advice amidst growing sales. The firm will advise Decathlon UK on product stewardship and consumer law. Decathlon was founded in France in 1976 and opened its first By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Solicitors celebrates growth of its Real Estate team with plethora of new hires The Real Estate team at Blacks Solicitors, one of Yorkshire’s leading law firms, is celebrating a strong start to 2024 with the announcement of a series of new appointments and promotions. The team has recently appointed Rowan Thomas as senior associate solicitor and Lucy Storey as associate solicitor, along By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Strong growth for Leeds law firm with 8 new appointments A leading Northern law firm has announced eight new appointments as it continues to expand. Ward Hadaway’s Leeds team, based at Wellington Place, welcomes several new legal professionals including Owen Ormond as a partner in the insolvency team. With over 17 years of experience in restructuring and insolvency, Owen By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Gordons advises wellness start-up on £2.5m seed funding Law firm Gordons has advised wellness start-up Spacegoods on securing £2.5m in seed funding led by Five Seasons Ventures, alongside backing from Redrice Ventures, Slingshot Ventures and G Fund. Partner and head of start-ups and emerging companies, Amy Pierechod, and chartered legal executive, Lauren Wurzal, worked closely with Spacegoods By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence renews 16-year legal partnership with one of the biggest names in rugby Chadwick Lawrence, the prominent Yorkshire-based law firm, proudly announces the renewal of its longstanding sports law sponsorship contract with Leeds Rhinos, one of the region's premier rugby clubs, for the 16th consecutive year. The renewed partnership underscores Chadwick Lawrence's enduring commitment to fostering excellence in sports By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Blacks Solicitors starts the year with a bang One of Yorkshire’s leading law firms, Blacks Solicitors, is marking the start of a promising 2024 with the promotion of 21 team members across multiple specialist teams. Seven teams across the Firm have announced the promotion of colleagues; Real Estate, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Residential Property, Employment, IT, Real Estate By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Lawyer receives entrepreneurial accolade Hannah Strawbridge, Founder and CEO of Han Law Co has been crowned ‘Entrepreneurial Businesswoman of the Year’, at the third annual Great British Businesswoman Awards. She was the only lawyer to take home an accolade. The awards recognise and celebrate the inspiring women innovating and leading the way in their By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Schofield Sweeney starts 2024 with promotions Yorkshire-based law firm Schofield Sweeney has started the year positively by recognising the achievements of its employees with promotions. Learning, developing, and supporting the career ambitions of its people is a key part of the organisation and the promotions celebrate the outstanding achievements of the individuals. Jessica Fielden has been By The Editor • 2 min read
