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Taylor & Emmet LLP

890-892 ECCLESALL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S11 8TP, ENGLAND
Sheffield S11, Sheffield S1, Dronfield

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

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, tier 4

Taylor & Emmet LLP’s team is led by solicitor Peter Crawford, and displays ‘exceptional knowledge and ease’. In 2010, it completed an MBO transaction for the management team of chemical manufacturer Linston. Other highlights included advising the shareholders of Hamiltons Insolvency Practioners on its £1.2m sale to Begbies Traynor.

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Taylor & Emmet LLP is a second tier firm,

The 2009 addition of Paul Clarke from DLA Piper UK LLP was a boost to Taylor & Emmet LLP’s practice. Clients praise his ‘fighting spirit and clarity’, and say he is ‘quick to act, respond and explain matters’.

Finance

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery, tier 4

Taylor & Emmet LLP’s recent work includes advising the liquidator of Nonna’s restaurant on the sale of the business. Rob Moore is recommended.

Human resources

Within Employment: South Yorkshire, Taylor & Emmet LLP is a second tier firm,

The ‘brilliant and pragmatic’ David Poddington continues to head the ‘superbly responsive’ team at Taylor & Emmet LLP. Swiss company Habasit Rossi Ltd recently instructed the team in a matter involving the enforcement of restrictive covenants. Other clients include FJG Logistics and The Press Association.

Insurance

Within Clinical negligence: claimant Clinical negligence: claimant

Within Personal injury: claimant Personal injury: claimant

Within Professional negligence: claimant Professional negligence: claimant

Private client

Within Family: North, South and East Yorkshire, Taylor & Emmet LLP is a second tier firm,

The ‘efficient’ team at Taylor & Emmet LLP is increasingly active in childcare matters, including international adoption issues. Legal executive Paul Roebuck is noted for his ‘efficiency and knowledge’.

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate, Taylor & Emmet LLP is a third tier firm,

Taylor & Emmet LLP deals with all aspects of private client work, with a particular focus on tax and trust issues.

Real estate

Within Commercial property: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Commercial property: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Within Property litigation Property litigation

Within Social housing Social housing

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