Legal Matters Lupton Fawcett launches debt solutions division Lupton Fawcett is launching a new debt recovery division as the law firm responds to the growing debt crisis caused by Covid-19. LF Debt Solutions is being established to help SMEs and larger businesses including utilities, banks and financial services across the country recover debts and avoid financial distress. Specialist By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Senior clerk joins law firm to help drive continued expansion Leeds-based barristers set Parklane Plowden Chambers (PLP) has appointed senior clerk John Hammond as personal injury and clinical negligence practice director. John brings more than 30 years’ legal sector experience to the role and joins from Manchester-based 18 St John Street Chambers, where he clerked for 23 years. His appointment By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law firm expands team Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett is expanding its employment team with the appointment of experienced solicitor Holly Dobson. Holly joins the firm’s Sheffield office as a partner, specialising in employment law and data protection / GDPR. Her 35 years’ experience covers the full range of employment issues, civil litigation, and By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Yacht insurance specialist sold to US firm Yacht insurance specialist Concept Special Risks has been acquired by Applied Financial Lines, a UK-based affiliate of Omaha, Nebraska-based Applied Underwriters, Inc. Concept Special Risks is a Leeds-based yacht and recreational pleasure craft marine underwriting agent with a strong presence in Florida and the Caribbean. Customers include sport fishing enthusiasts, By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Solicitor joins fast-growing Private client services team Leading national law firm Irwin Mitchell has recruited a new solicitor to its Private Client Services team in Leeds. Daniel joins from Thornton Jones, having qualified in 2019. Daniel is an expert in advising business owners on estate and succession planning and wealth protection through wills, trusts, and family investment By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters New software recruits enhance growing technology team Leeds-headquartered intellectual property (IP) law firm UDL has further enhanced its software specialism as two new hires join its youthful and fast-growing team. Newly qualified UK patent attorney Dr Clare Collins and patent assistant Arthur Roberts are set to work with UDL’s industry-leading clients including Amazon, CyberCube, nChain, Sony By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Lupton Fawcett recruits litigation expert Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett has boosted its litigation team with the appointment of senior associate Liz Henwood. Liz joins the firm’s expanding Sheffield office to advise on commercial disputes, having advised clients in the city since 2006. She brings a wealth of litigation expertise, particularly in relation to By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Legal experts encourage landlords to negotiate with tenants over pandemic rent arrears As the Government’s measures to protect commercial tenants from eviction come to an end on 30 June 2021, many predict a tsunami of legal cases as landlords seek to recover rents owed from the pandemic. One legal firm believes landlords are under significant pressure to negotiate with tenants as By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm appoints new head of Sheffield office Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett has appointed highly regarded dispute resolution lawyer Simon Lockley as head of its Sheffield office. He succeeds corporate lawyer Michele Phillips as the lead partner and will take responsibility for a growing team of specialist lawyers delivering commercial and private client services to the Sheffield By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Ramsdens Conveyancing team shortlisted at British Conveyancing awards Ramsdens Solicitors are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s British Conveyancing Awards. Lindsey Frith, partner and head of the conveyancing department has been shortlisted in the ‘Outstanding Business Leader of the Year’ Award and for the ‘Best Use of Social Media’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Top ranking insolvency lawyer joins LCF Law One of Yorkshire’s leading insolvency lawyers has joined LCF Law’s specialist insolvency division as a partner. Wayne Parker is a key appointment for the Yorkshire based firm and will work alongside leading insolvency specialist and LCF Law partner, Jo Barnes. He is a member of R3, the UK By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Yorkshire business owners will find value in free webinar Yorkshire business owners can find out how to access the value in their business, via a free webinar that is being run by two industry leading professionals. The ‘financial planning for business owners’ webinar will take place on Thursday 20th May at 9.30am. Corporate lawyer Cathy Cook, from LCF By The Editor • 1 min read
