Commercial and property law specialist Andrew Crabtree is celebrating this month after notching up thirty years’ service with Halifax legal practice Wilkinson Woodward. After graduating from the University of East Anglia in 1984, Andrew began his legal career with John Rothery, a sole practitioner in Cleckheaton, before qualifying as a solicitor
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Wilkinson Woodward announces double appointment
West Yorkshire law firm Wilkinson Woodward has announced the appointment of two senior solicitors to its team. Commercial solicitor Tim Manock and family law specialist Emily Fish have both joined Wilkinson Woodward’s expanding legal practice. Emily Fish brings with her almost a decade’s experience in matrimonial law, divorce, separation, children disputes and financial
Wilkinson Woodward recognised for charitable work
West Yorkshire solicitors Wilkinson Woodward have reached the shortlist in the 2017 Calderdale Community Spirit Awards. In recognition of their ongoing support for local charity The Next Step Trust, the Halifax based law firm has been shortlisted in the Corporate and Community Partnership category. Organised by The Community Foundation for Calderdale, the awards
Halifax lawyer swaps suit for boots in marathon charity trek
Halifax lawyer James Bell is swapping his suit for boots in a marathon distance trek to raise funds for The Alzheimer’s Society. James, who works for solicitors Wilkinson Woodward, is taking part in Trek 26, a gruelling 26 mile walk along the ancient Roman paths of Hadrian’s Wall. The event, which takes
Double milestone for West Yorkshire lawyer
The Managing director of one of West Yorkshire’s most established legal firms is celebrating a double landmark: ten years at the helm and 25 years of service. Maureen Cawthorn joined Calderdale law firm Wilkinson Woodward in 1992 and became its managing partner in 2007. Over the past decade Maureen has steered Wilkinson Woodward
Wilkinson Woodward announces double appointment
Calderdale law firm Wilkinson Woodward has announced the appointment of two senior solicitors to its Halifax team. Commercial solicitor James Bell and probate specialist Heather Nuttall have both joined Wilkinson Woodward’s expanding practice. James Bell began his legal career working on clinical negligence cases, before joining Eversheds in 2005 and subsequently transferring to
Halifax Solicitor to retire
One of Calderdale’s most experienced probate solicitors, Gillian Leonard, has announced her retirement after more than three decades in the legal profession. Gillian, pictured, began her legal career in 1981 as an articled clerk - as trainee solicitors were known at the time - and qualified in 1983. After a long
West Yorkshire legal practice announces new appointment
Halifax law firm Wilkinson Woodward has announced the appointment of criminal law specialist Erica Topham. Erica brings with her more than a decade’s experience in criminal defence work on cases ranging from criminal damage to murder and theft to conspiracy. After graduating from the University of Huddersfield, Erica worked within the Prosecutions
Halifax solicitor hits 30 year landmark at Wilkinson Woodward
Family Law specialist Penny Manock is celebrating after clocking up 30 years of service at Halifax legal practice Wilkinson Woodward. After graduating from Leeds Metropolitan University, Halifax-born Penny joined Wilkinson Woodward as an articled clerk in 1986, choosing to specialise in matrimonial work after qualifying as a solicitor in 1988. In the
Conveyancing specialist joins Halifax legal practice
Halifax law firm Wilkinson Woodward has announced the appointment of conveyancing specialist Jessica Stansfield. Jessica brings with her eleven years’ experience in conveyancing including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfer of equity and declarations of trust. Her appointment forms part of Wilkinson Woodward’s continuing plans to expand in Calderdale and Kirklees. After obtaining a