Ward Hadaway has made significant strides with eight new appointments, underscoring its expansion strategy.
- Among these new appointments, Owen Ormond has been named a partner in the insolvency team, bringing over 17 years of experience.
- The corporate team sees the addition of Rachael Sykes and Cordelia Stephens as solicitors.
- Olivia Keenan and Alisa Urfan enhance the children and social housing divisions as paralegals.
- The construction and insolvency teams are bolstered by Ellie Folger, Robert Brown, and Emily Gee.
Ward Hadaway is making a notable impact in the legal sector with its recent expansion strategy, introducing eight new professionals to its team based in Leeds at Wellington Place. These appointments reflect the firm’s commitment to strengthening its service offerings across various legal disciplines.
One of the most significant appointments is Owen Ormond, who joins as a partner in the insolvency team. With over 17 years of experience in restructuring and insolvency, Owen will focus on enhancing legal support for businesses in financial distress and assisting creditors in recovering impaired debts. His expertise in the commercial real estate and development sectors is expected to greatly benefit the firm.
The corporate team’s capabilities have been expanded with the addition of Rachael Sykes and Cordelia Stephens, both joining as solicitors. Their expertise will support the firm’s mission to provide comprehensive corporate legal services.
Strengthening the children and social housing divisions, Ward Hadaway has welcomed Olivia Keenan and Alisa Urfan as paralegals. Their roles are pivotal in delivering specialised legal support in these sensitive areas of law.
Ellie Folger’s appointment to the construction team enhances the firm’s ability to handle complex legal challenges in the construction sector, while consultant Robert Brown and chartered legal executive Emily Gee join the insolvency team, which now comprises seven members in Leeds and over sixteen nationwide.
Emma Digby, Executive Partner at Ward Hadaway in Leeds, expressed enthusiasm for the new appointments, highlighting the diverse skills and expertise they bring. She emphasised the firm’s dedication to professional development and a broad range of specialist legal services tailored to client needs.
Owen Ormond shared his excitement about joining the firm, noting the dynamic growth and innovative spirit at Ward Hadaway. He looks forward to contributing to the firm’s already robust insolvency practice.
Ward Hadaway’s strategic appointments exemplify its commitment to expansion and specialised legal services.
