Lupton Fawcett has been acknowledged by The Legal 500 UK for its outstanding legal services, securing high rankings across 12 practice areas. This accolade reinforces its status as a regional legal powerhouse.
- The firm’s corporate and commercial team is noted for its expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and healthcare sector presence.
- Lupton Fawcett’s regulatory team excels in criminal and corporate defence, benefiting both corporate and private clients.
- The award-winning employment team is recognised for its specialisation in sectors like construction and education.
- Individual solicitors, Meghan Waldron and Tom Watkins, are highlighted for their significant contributions.
Lupton Fawcett has received notable recognition in the latest edition of The Legal 500 UK directory for 2024, underscoring its strength in the legal field. The firm has achieved high rankings in 12 distinct legal practice areas, positioning itself as a formidable legal entity within the region. Spanning corporate and criminal law to education and charities, Lupton Fawcett’s versatility and expertise are evident.
The corporate and commercial team at Lupton Fawcett is particularly commended for its adept handling of mergers, acquisitions, and share incentive schemes. Its strong influence in the healthcare sector further highlights the team’s capability and breadth of service.
In regulatory matters, Lupton Fawcett stands out for its work in criminal and corporate defence, offering expert advice on compliance policies and staff training. This expertise serves both corporate and individual clients, demonstrating the firm’s comprehensive approach to legal challenges.
The firm’s dispute resolution team is equally esteemed, known for effectively managing various disputes including shareholder, corporate, partnership, and contractual issues. Their capability extends to civil fraud and professional negligence claims, further solidifying their repute.
Lupton Fawcett’s employment team is distinguished by its achievements in the construction, housebuilding, logistics, manufacturing, and education sectors. This award-winning team is adept at tackling employment-related legal matters, reflecting its sector-specific knowledge.
In family law, the firm provides guidance on financial arrangements post-relationship breakdowns, with proficiencies in security, tax, pensions, companies, and trusts. Their handling of complex children’s cases across jurisdictions also earns them recognition.
The education and charity sectors benefit from the firm’s advisory services, particularly in governance for academies, independent schools, and religious institutions. Their commercial property team also garners praise for insight into strategic land, retail, and portfolio management.
Prominent within the guide are more than 20 of the firm’s solicitors, receiving acclaim for their expertise. Meghan Waldron, senior associate solicitor in regulatory and corporate defence, is marked as a ‘rising star’, while Tom Watkins, a partner in employment, is noted as a ‘next generation partner’.
James Richardson, managing partner, asserts the firm’s excellence and regional loyalty, stating, ‘The Legal 500 rankings demonstrate that we have one of the best – if not the best – value offerings in the region and is clear evidence that firms and individuals don’t need to look outside Yorkshire for expert legal advice and outstanding client care.’
Lupton Fawcett’s diverse expertise and outstanding legal service have been rightfully recognised by The Legal 500 UK, cementing its reputation as an esteemed legal institution.
