Holden Smith has appointed Rob Kelly as director and head of corporate law.
The firm, which employs more than 100 people across offices in Denby Dale, Elland, Leeds Crossgates, Ilkley and Horsforth, has appointed Kelly to help lead its corporate and commercial department and support overall business growth.
David Bancroft, director and co-founder at Holden Smith, said: “Rob is a well-known and highly regarded corporate lawyer with many years of experience working with businesses of all sizes across the area of mergers and acquisitions.
“Having spent several years in industry working in finance director and managing director roles before becoming a solicitor, Rob has the commercialism his clients demand, and an empathy with their business needs.
“He understands numbers inside out and can guide and advise clients through all areas connected to business sales, share sales, and business purchases.”
Commenting on his appointment, Kelly said: “Holden Smith is a driven and dynamic firm that is going places and I’m delighted to have joined the team to be part of the journey.
“The firm is known for its innovative and results driven approach and for taking time to really understand a client’s business and its people, so that advice and solutions can be tailored to meet the client’s commercial needs.”
Pictured: Rob Kelly and David Bancroft
Image source: Holden Smith
