The "exemplary professional standards" of niche family law firm Jones Myer have been lauded in Chambers UK legal guide where the firm has again retained its joint top tier ranking. Covering Leeds, Bradford and surrounding areas, the 2020 edition praises the practice’s “exemplary professional standards, prompt response time, and transparency throughout,"
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Dow Schofield Watts expands into Scotland
Prime office scheme completes at Thorpe Park, Leeds
Scarborough International Properties Limited (SIPL), and its joint venture partner Legal & General, have completed construction of a new 35,846 sq ft Grade A office building at Thorpe Park Leeds. Lumina is the second new office development in the £162m phase two development at Thorpe Park Leeds which includes The Springs,
Trainee solicitor celebrates Yorkshire Legal Awards win
Annie Beaumont, from Leeds-based law firm Blacks Solicitors LLP, is busy celebrating after winning the coveted Trainee of the Year Award at this year’s Yorkshire Legal Awards. Now in their 20th year the awards, which are organised by Barker Brooks Communications, bring together the region’s legal community to recognise and celebrate
Leeds Trinity University launches Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship
Leeds Trinity University has launched a new degree apprenticeship aimed at developing skills in digital marketing. The Digital Marketer Degree Apprenticeship, which includes modules on content marketing, e-commerce strategies and campaign management, as well as a BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Digital Marketing, is aimed at current and aspiring digital marketing
Planner behind major Yorkshire developments earns promotion
A planner behind some of the highest profile developments in Yorkshire and Humber has achieved a significant promotion. Chris Atkinson is now associate at Leeds-based planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore, having previously been in the role of senior planner. The move follows Chris’ successes in delivering planning consents for a range
Bevan Brittan’s Leeds office shines again in Chambers directory
The strength of law firm Bevan Brittan’s Leeds housing team has once again been underlined in this year’s Chambers directory, the independent guide to the legal profession. The firm has achieved a Band One ranking for Social Housing in Leeds (North East & Yorkshire) for the third year running. The Yorkshire Social
Five trainee solicitors add to development at Keebles
Yorkshire law firm Keebles LLP has offered five training contracts as part of its 2019 trainee solicitor intake. The new roles, based across the firm’s offices in Leeds, Sheffield and Doncaster, follow a series of expansions in several departments at Keebles. The firm prides itself on training and developing new
Yorkshire businesses back “Extravaganza” supporting homeless into work
An annual fundraising event organised by a HR, employment law and health and safety firm to help get people who have lived on the streets back into employment has secured the backing of several Yorkshire businesses. Leeds based housebuilder, Erris Homes, and Huddersfield based design agency, The Design Bank, have been
Leeds MP “very impressed” by new Platform for city’s digital and tech sector
Leeds Central MP Hilary Benn has visited Platform – home to Leeds' vibrant tech cluster. Mr Benn was given a tour of the building and participated in a roundtable discussion with representatives from some of the 80 companies based there including Northcoders, DigiBete, Isokron and Other Things. Part of Bruntwood SciTech, the