DWF announces 29 promotions in Leeds
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced 29 promotions in its Leeds office. Located at Bridgewater Place in the city centre, the global legal business has promoted, professional indemnity partner Matthew Reynolds to a more senior level in the partnership this year, and Ian Cooper has been promoted to partner…
Almost two thirds of law firms may lack the knowledge needed to deliver against sustainability goals
New research reveals 66% of law firm employees believe their company has clear sustainability goals, though many of the staff responsible for delivering plans lack confidence in their ability to achieve them. The study highlights 78% of firms have appointed individuals to lead their green initiatives. However, only 38% of these sustainability champions believe they…
PIB Insurance Brokers expands Leeds presence with appointment of James Tosh as Branch Director
PIB Insurance Brokers is making a significant investment in Leeds with the appointment of James Tosh as its new Branch Director. James joins from Aon and brings extensive industry expertise to drive growth in the region. His appointment marks a key milestone in PIB’s strategy to expand its regional footprint, strengthen client relationships, and build…
Yorkshire Building Society appoints Chief Commercial Officer
Yorkshire Building Society has appointed a new Chief Commercial Officer. Simon Watson will join the mutual on 1 May from NatWest Group, where he has worked since 2011. Currently in the role of Managing Director of Affluent Banking & Investing, he has held a number of senior leadership positions spanning personal and private banking, digital…
AAB announces the appointment of Sarah Hex as Business Development Partner in Leeds
Leading UK and Ireland professional services firm, AAB, has announced the appointment of Leeds-based Sarah Hex as Business Development Partner. Sarah brings over 20 years of experience in professional, financial and investment services. An accomplished business development and client services leader, she will lead strategic business development for AAB across the North of England. An…
Bank of England monetary policy expert to deliver lecture at Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University is delighted to welcome Dr. Catherine L. Mann, External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), to deliver the highly anticipated Economic Prospects Lecture on 11 February. Attendees will gain insights into the Bank’s latest Monetary Policy Report, to be released on 6 February. Catherine will address how the…
Court charges tenant £7,964 for failed disrepair complaint
Council tenants are being reminded to report repairs to their landlord as ‘no win, no fee’ legal firms target York tenants and a County Court judge orders an unsuccessful disrepair claimant to pay £7,964.75 in legal costs this month. The Council’s reminder follows a campaign advising its tenants to tell City of York Council about…
Andrew Jackson advises on sale of reliance motor services to Transdev UK
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has advised the owners of Reliance Motor Services Ltd (“Reliance”), one of Yorkshire’s longest-established bus operators, on their sale to Transdev plc (“Transdev”). Under the terms of the deal, Transdev’s subsidiary, Yorkshire Coastliner, has acquired 11 buses from family-owned Reliance, which has operated from its…
New employment partner joins Schofield Sweeney
Andy Gilchrist has been appointed as a partner in the employment team at Yorkshire-based law firm, Schofield Sweeney. Andy is a multi-award winning employment lawyer and joins the firm from Lupton Fawcett, where he was Head of Employment. Andy has advised on significant employment law cases in the UK, and also businesses with operations overseas….
Andrew Jackson welcomes new partner
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed Jessica Richardson as a partner in the agricultural and landed estates team, further strengthening the firm’s client services offer across the region and beyond. Jessica, who joins Andrew Jackson from another large regional practice, has extensive experience acting for landed estates, farmers, farm businesses and charitable…
TEDxLeeds Beckett University brings together leading voices in law, history, sports science, and art
Four leading minds from Leeds Beckett University are set to share their unique views on the challenges of living in our changing world at an upcoming free public event. TEDxLeeds Beckett University, an independently organised TEDx event, will take place on 12 February at Leeds School of Arts and will feature thought-provoking talks designed to…
AAB hits £100 million revenue through strategic deal in Ireland
Leading professional services firm, AAB, has invested in Ormsby & Rhodes, one of the longest-established firms in Ireland, strengthening its international presence and access to the European market. The deal propels AAB past the £100m revenue mark. Ormsby & Rhodes was established in 1911 and is consistently ranked in the top 20 firms in Ireland. …
York Talk Money helps residents save £1000s
Partners across York are kicking off the new year with the city’s popular York Talk Money fortnight (20 January – 2 February). The regular event aims to help people who are struggling financially by sharing information and advice, and signposting to local help and support. York Talk Money aims to help York residents : Get…
Schofield Sweeney announces six promotions to start the year
Leading law firm Schofield Sweeney has started the year by promoting six colleagues for their outstanding contributions. The firm invests heavily in the career ambitions of its colleagues through learning, development and progression opportunities. Pardeep Khela has been promoted to partner in the real estate team. His expertise include high value landlord and tenant matters,…
Yorkshire Building Society hires new Director of People and Culture
Yorkshire Building Society has appointed a new Director of People and Culture. Kirsty Webb will join the mutual on 3 February, bringing 25 years’ experience in people and HR leadership roles. She was most recently HR Director Group Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Interim Head of Talent for the Retail Division at Barclays Bank, where…
New Head of Trade Credit at TL Dallas
A highly experienced industry professional has joined the trade credit division of independent insurance and risk management firm, TL Dallas Group. Peter Hodgson is joining the Bradford headquartered family and employee-owned firm as Director of Trade Credit. Peter will work alongside Simon Hyde, who has been with TL Dallas for over 25 years, and has…
Schofield Sweeney advises Vickers Laboratories on sale to Calibre Scientific
Vickers Laboratories, who has served the chemical industry for over 50 years have sold their entire issued share capital to Calibre Scientific, an acquirer headquartered in Los Angeles. Calibre Scientific is a global provider of life science reagents, tools, instruments, and other consumables to lab research, diagnostics, industrial, and biopharmaceutical communities. Extending to over 175…
Dransfield Novelty Company acquires Crystal & Son Group to strengthen northern presence
Dransfield Novelty Company Limited, the largest British-owned UK supplier of gaming machines and entertainment products to pubs and clubs, has acquired Newcastle Upon Tyne-based, Crystal & Son Group. This strategic purchase marks another milestone for the family-owned business, which boasts a proud 75-year history. The acquisition further enhances Dransfield’s range of goods and services it…
White Rose launches 2024 Christmas Appeal, supporting local charity
White Rose Shopping Centre has welcomed the return of its annual gift donation drive, supporting local Leeds charity Kidz Klub in the run up to Christmas. Guests are invited to provide toys and gifts suitable for ages zero to 16 at the Christmas Appeal donation station near Guest Services in the centre, which will be…
Business support needed to bring back popular soapbox event!
One of Bradford’s most popular events is scheduled to head back to the city centre, with the Super Soapbox Challenge returning in 2025 – but only if external sponsorship funding can be secured. Attracting nearly 50,000 visitors to the city over the last three years, the action packed event has become one of Bradford’s event…
City of York council unveils key proposals in ‘Our Big Budget Conversation’ amidst unprecedented financial pressures
City of York Council is asking for the community’s continued engagement as it tackles one of the most challenging budgets in its history. As part of Our Big Budget Conversation, residents, businesses, and partners are invited to provide feedback on proposed budget changes designed to protect essential services while ensuring the council operates within its limited…
Yorkshire businesses find solution to rising wage costs through strategic offshoring
As Yorkshire businesses prepare for the April 2025 minimum wage increase to £11.44 per hour, Archipelago BPO announces a strategic initiative to help Chamber members maintain service excellence while managing rising operational costs. Alex Giles, Managing Director of Archipelago BPO, has identified a growing concern among Chamber members, regarding the impact of rising wage costs…
Society named as best savings provider
Yorkshire Building Society has been named the title of Which? Recommended savings provider for 2024. The mutual – who has head office sites in Leeds and Bradford – was given the title by Which? for combining excellent customer satisfaction with market-leading accounts and rates. Last year Yorkshire Building Society paid its savings members £441m in…
Schofield Sweeney advises leading food and beverage supplier on acquisition
Kiril Mischeff, one of the UK’s leading food and ingredient suppliers to the food and beverage manufacturing, food service and retail sectors, has acquired Annessa Imports Limited. For over 90 years, Kiril Mischeff, a privately owned business, has been working closely with partners worldwide to source and supply first-class products and ingredients. Annessa Imports sources…
Andrew Jackson welcomes solicitor to Private Client Team
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed solicitor Devon Drakes to its well-regarded private client team. Devon is experienced in assisting clients in relation to the preparation of wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and in providing Inheritance Tax advice. She also has experience in advising on the administration of estates following death….
Andrew Jackson advises on Northallerton residential development scheme
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to have advised North Yorkshire-based James Partnership, which specialises in residential property development and ‘change of use’ schemes, on the purchase of a development site consisting of agricultural barns for conversion into residential dwellings located near Northallerton, North Yorkshire. The land currently comprises an attractive set…
Schofield Sweeney’s ‘Class of 2024’ qualify
Sunday Times Best Places to Work firm, Schofield Sweeney, announce that this year’s cohort of trainee solicitors and solicitor apprentices have successfully completed their training and have chosen to continue their legal careers with the firm, which is a 100% retention rate. Neil Towse, HR director said, “Their dedication, hard work, and talent have earned…
Andrew Jackson announces newly qualified and trainee promotions
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of seven members of its team. Hayley Neal and Ailish Ward have successfully completed their training contracts and qualified as solicitors. They will continue to assist the property team across a broad range of commercial property transactions, with Ailish utilising her experience…
New Non-Executive Director appointed at Yorkshire Building Society
Yorkshire Building Society has confirmed Janet Pope will join its Board as Non-Executive Director on 29 October. With more than 30 years’ experience in financial services, Janet currently sits on the Board of the debt charity StepChange and is Chair of the Charities Aid Foundation Bank. She recently retired from Lloyds Banking Group, where she…
Corporate team grows with new appointments
Schofield Sweeney, an award-winning legal firm has announced the expansion of its corporate team, reflecting on the Firm’s continued growth and commitment to excellence in legal services. They welcome two accomplished professionals and a recently qualified solicitor to their corporate team, reinforcing their position as a trusted adviser in all corporate aspects of law. Saby…
Andrew Jackson announces another key appointment
Private client partner, George Lyall, joins law firm Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed George Lyall, a highly experienced private client specialist, as a partner, marking further growth for its well-regarded practice. With over 40 years’ experience in advising high net worth individuals alongside their private and charitable trusts, George has particular…
AAB moves into North West England with the acquisition of Barlow Andrews
Leading professional services firm, AAB, has strengthened its position in the north of England with the acquisition of Bolton-based Barlow Andrews and its sister entity Beech Business Services. Established for over 100 years and currently employing 70 people, Barlow Andrews and Beech Business Services collectively provide audit & accounts, tax, payroll, outsourcing and business advisory…
Andrew Jackson facilitates Casper River’s first barge purchase
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has recently assisted newco Casper River and Canal Transport (“Casper River”), a subsidiary of Casper Chartering Limited, on its purchase of Off-Roader from MMS Offshore Renewables Services Limited (MMS). Off-Roader is the first vessel in Casper River’s fleet and offers an economic and environmentally friendly…
Yorkshire Building Society partnership with Citizens Advice wins gold in Customer Service Awards
An innovative partnership between Yorkshire Building Society and Citizens Advice has been crowned the Gold Winner of the Customer Service Improvement Award at the Collaboration Network Awards 2024. According to the organisers, the award recognised the organisation that has done the most to improve customer service in their operation, whether that be a specific initiative…
Improve financial education to boost resilience in young people, Yorkshire experts say
Charity leaders, think-tank representatives and members of parliament came together on Friday (Friday, 13 September) to discuss the financial resilience of young people, as part of an event held by Yorkshire Building Society. The event, to mark UK Savings Week (9-15 September), was hosted by the Society’s director of savings Chris Irwin, and Luke Charters,…
Schofield Sweeney invests in lawyers of the future
Award-winning law firm Schofield Sweeney has welcomed a new cohort of solicitor apprentices and trainees this month. The firm is recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and saw a record number of applicants this year for its pathways into law. The firm advocates social mobility, ensuring its workforce is diverse and inclusive…
AAB announces leadership transition on the island of Ireland
Leading professional services firm across Ireland and the UK, AAB, has announced a new Head of Office within its Island of Ireland operations. Teresa Campbell is set to step into the role as Head of Ireland, succeeding Feargal McCormack, from 1 October 2024. Currently employing c. 1,000 people across 12 offices globally, AAB is ranked…
Bulls file accounts up to Nov 2023
Bradford Bulls have filed their latest set of accounts covering the 12 months up to 30th November 2023. The accounts show that the club made a small profit of £22k on a turnover of £2,131,000. Commenting on the 2023 out-turn, chairman Nigel Wood said “The club’s board does try to run the club sustainably, because frankly,…
AAB strengthens Virtual Finance team with new Leeds Partner
Second new Partner in Leeds office in as many months Appointment marks a further expansion of services out of Leeds, following launch of Corporate Finance division in the city 25% growth in Virtual Finance clients in the past year AAB, a leading professional services firm across the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce the…
Fintech pledge support
The 2025 Fintech Pledge is an initiative aimed at strengthening financial resilience among UK consumers by encouraging 25 million positive financial actions by 2025. These actions, tracked monthly, are intended to improve individuals’ financial health. The Pledge focuses on five key areas: savings, credit, debt, bills, and benefits, and provides practical examples of how consumers…
Haroon Qayum adds his expertise to award winning Roche Legal team
Haroon Qayum has joined the award winning Roche Legal as a senior solicitor adding his succession planning expertise to the York based team. Yorkshire born Haroon, previously a partner at LCF Law in Harrogate, is relishing the challenge of his new role and said: “I believe this is an ideal moment to join Roche Legal….
Yorkshire Building Society partners with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture has announced Yorkshire Building Society as a Major Supporter. The partnership will see the 160-year-old mutual work with the programme over three years to help support its aim of increasing employment opportunities and skills across the district. Yorkshire Building Society has a long heritage in the Bradford area. One…
Yorkshire Building Society appoints new Chief People Officer
Yorkshire Building Society has announced that Holly Rankin will become its Chief People Officer from December 2024, subject to regulatory approval. Holly brings more than 28 years’ experience in human resources, including 16 years in financial services. She will join from Barclays Bank, where she has been Managing Director HR. She previously held the roles…
Emma and Ruth lead promotions at Rollits
Leading York law firm Rollits LLP has announced its latest round of promotions with two new partners and four more lawyers stepping up a level. Ruth Maltby-Sinkler in the commercial property team and Emma Hamilton in private capital have both been promoted from Associate to Partner and John Ashworth in dispute resolution becomes an Associate….
Andrew Jackson advises specialist manufacturer on sale to US adhesive giant
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce that it has advised the shareholders of HS Butyl Ltd, the UK’s largest manufacturer and distributor of high-quality butyl tapes, on their disposal to NYSE-listed H.B. Fuller, the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world. Family owned and founded since 1964, HS Butyl has…
Lawyer makes the move from grandfather’s firm to join Rollits
A solicitor who took her first steps in the legal profession with the practice founded by her grandfather has made the move to join the property department at leading Yorkshire law firm Rollits LLP. Georgina Gibbon joins Rollits from BG Solicitors LLP, a firm which traces its roots back to 1944, founded by Tom Beetenson…
Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation unveils £1 million grant programme to boost employability in Bradford
Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation has unveiled a new £1million grant programme for charities that support employability in Bradford and is calling for relevant groups to submit an application for funding by 29 September 2024. Yorkshire Building Society has a long heritage in the Bradford area. One of the mutual’s founding organisations, the Bradford Self…
Andrew Jackson advises Flamingo Land on lease for Alpamare Waterpark
North Bay attraction reopens its doors to the public after several months’ closure Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to have advised Malton-based leisure company Flamingo Land on the lease of Scarborough’s Alpamare Waterpark, which has recently reopened to the public in time for the summer tourism season. Earlier this year, North Yorkshire Council named…