Legal Matters Lupton Fawcett appoint managing partner and chairman Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett has appointed insolvency lawyer James Richardson (pictured left) as its new managing partner. James takes over from corporate specialist Jonathan Oxley, who has vacated the managing partner’s seat to take on the role of chairman. James has more than 30 years’ experience of advising By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Covid-19 Support for Yorkshire & Humber Businesses Julian Pitts, regional managing partner for Begbies Traynor in Yorkshire, gives some tips on helping businesses survive the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic Last year was a tough one for many businesses, with sustained difficult trading across a raft of sectors that was only just starting to see a By The Editor • 4 min read
Legal Matters COVID-19/Corporate insolvency framework changes – R3 response Eleanor Temple, chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 in Yorkshire and a barrister at Kings Chambers in Leeds, responds to Saturday’s (28 March) announcement of changes to corporate insolvency framework: “The UK has a world-leading insolvency and restructuring framework, and the new restructuring tools in this package By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Legal acquisition sees solicitor return to LCF law A solicitor has returned to the corporate department of a law firm, where he first worked 11 years ago, following the acquisition of Crooks Commercial Solicitors in Wakefield by LCF Law. Michael Crook has joined Yorkshire based LCF Law’s corporate team as a partner, after running Crooks Commercial Solicitors By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Second office and staff growth marks successful first year for tech focused law firm A law firm established by three young residential property and finance experts has marked its first anniversary in business with the opening of a second office in Leeds. Holden Smith, based in Denby Dale, was founded by James Smith, 31, David Bancroft, 35, and Jamie Megson, 32, in February 2019. By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence renew sponsorship with Huddersfield Town TopicUK partners, Chadwick Lawrence have renewed their commercial partnership with Huddersfield Town Football Club. The renewal of this partnership cements a long-term relationship spanning over eleven years. Chadwick Lawrence have acted as legal partners for the club since 2008 and are heavily involved with the Club’s business and networking By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Growing Harrogate law firm chooses local IT specialist Haddletons, the business advisory and commercial law firm which has its headquarters in Harrogate, has appointed managed IT services provider Integral IT, which is also based in the spa town, to provide all of its IT needs. Launched just two years ago by lawyer James Haddleton, the firm has already By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Three young people to join new Solicitor Apprenticeship scheme As part of its commitment to enabling people from different backgrounds to enter the legal profession, Huddersfield-based law firm Ridley and Hall is now taking part in a national apprenticeship scheme designed specifically for solicitors. Over the last three years, the firm has offered apprenticeships in Business Administration Level 2 By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm 'hails' new era A prominent Yorkshire law firm that was established 32 years ago, is planning for its next stage of growth following its expansion into new offices on 33 Park Place in Leeds. LCF Law’s move from Sovereign Street follows a significant and sustained period of business success, with an 11% By The Editor • 1 min read
