Business Development
Wilkin Chapman acquires corporate insolvency business
Grimsby-headquartered law firm Wilkin Chapman Solicitors has acquired a business solutions company in South Yorkshire. Silke & Co provides corporate insolvency services from its base in Doncaster. Wilkin Chapman’s acquisition
Irwin Mitchell advises on York property deal
Irwin Mitchell has advised a property development business on the acquisition of the former Savills building at 46-48 Bootham in York from the Helmsley Group. York Two acquired the three-storey
Lupton Fawcett strengthens commercial finance team
Leanne Macdonald has joined the commercial property team at Lupton Fawcett in Sheffield. Having specialised in commercial property law since qualifying in 2006, Macdonald will advise clients on areas such
Irwin Mitchell turnover and profits rise significantly
Irwin Mitchell has announced significant growth in its turnover and profit for the 2018/19 financial year. Turnover for the group, which has offices in Sheffield and Leeds, was up 9%
Walker Morris advises Sheffield United on sponsorship partnership with Al Wefaq Rent a Car
The Walker Morris sports team advised Sheffield United FC on another significant new commercial partnership ahead of their 2019/20 Premier League campaign. Saudi Arabia-based Al Wefaq Rent a Car has
Banner Jones promotes to Skelton to head of Sheffield residential property
Banner Jones Solicitors has expanded its senior management team with the promotion of residential property expert Kate Skelton. The latest in a string of recent promotions, Skelton—who previously worked as
Berwins adds solicitor to commercial team
Harrogate and Leeds-based law firm Berwins has appointed Sarah Levrier as a solicitor in its commercial team. Levrier, who completed her training contract with the firm, will support a range
Mills & Reeve posts record annual turnover of £111m
Mills & Reeve has enjoyed another solid year of growth with turnover rising to £110.9 million—an increase of 4.3% on last year. As a result of the strong financial performance,
Andrew Jackson advises Kexgill Group on £63.5 million worth of property deals
Andrew Jackson Solicitors has advised Kexgill Group, one of the largest still privately-owned student accommodation specialists in the UK, on transactions with a combined value in excess of £63.5 million
Ramsdens makes several promotions in specialist areas
Ramsdens Solicitors has made a number of senior promotions. The promotions illustrate the firm’s focus on increasing specialism and expertise as they include lawyers from different practice areas. Gareth Dando
