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Langleys Solicitors LLP

QUEENS HOUSE, MICKLEGATE, YORK, YO1 6WG, ENGLAND

Tel:: Work 01904 610886
Fax:: Fax 01904 611086
DX:: 720620 YORK-21

Web:: www.langleys.com
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York, Lincoln

What we say about the firm's legal practice in Yorkshire and the Humber

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, Langleys Solicitors LLP is a third tier firm,

The team at Langleys has been active in the M&A market, as well as advising clients on high-value commercial contracts. Recent work highlights include advising Animalcare on the sale of the business and assets of Ritchley and the share capital of Fearing International. Andy Kay heads the firm’s corporate finance practice.

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: Leeds, West Yorkshire Commercial litigation: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Finance

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery, tier 4

Langleys’ department is headed by Stephen Baylis. It recently advised Begbies Traynor on restructuring JS Scholes’ potato production business.

Human resources

Within Employment: East Yorkshire, Langleys Solicitors LLP is a second tier firm,

Langleys’ team, led by Kate Hindmarch, acted for new client East Riding Sacks in 2010. It regularly advises on TUPE issues.

Insurance

Within Clinical negligence: claimant, Langleys Solicitors LLP is a third tier firm,

The ‘excellent’ team at Langleys, led by the ‘experienced, knowledgeable and friendly’ Stuart Hanley, advises on complex negligence matters including brain injury and cerebral palsy claims.

Within Personal injury: defendant: North, East and South Yorkshire, Langleys Solicitors LLP is a second tier firm,

Langleys is well regarded for its expertise in catastrophic injury cases and complex multi-party employers’ liability claims. In 2010 it advised Sealant Construction Services on an accident at work. Key areas for the team include motor, casualty and the public sector, where clients include North Yorkshire County Council and Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. The ‘excellent, hands-on’ David Thompson leads the team and Helen Brown is appreciated for her ‘expertise and high-quality work’.

Private client

Within Agriculture and estates, Langleys Solicitors LLP is a third tier firm,

The ‘good’ team at Langleys recently received first-time instructions from a North Yorkshire farming partnership. Practice head Giles Scott, is noted as an ‘excellent client relationship partner’.

Within Family: North, South and East Yorkshire, Langleys Solicitors LLP is a third tier firm,

The ‘solid’ Mark Day heads the team at Langleys, which acted on a number of complex financial cases in 2010, some with an international focus.

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate Personal tax, trusts and probate

Real estate

Within Commercial property: North and East Yorkshire, Langleys Solicitors LLP is a second tier firm,

Langleys’ practice is headed by Tim Cross, who joined the firm in 2010 from Lupton Fawcett LLP. Recent work includes advising York St John University on a development agreement and lease concerning a student residential scheme.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Sport, tier 4

Langleys is recommended for its equine practice, led by Mark Roberts. The firm handles work for trainers and racecourses.

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