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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Yorkshire and the Humber
Corporate and commercial
Within Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, Schofield Sweeney is a second tier firm,
Hailed as ‘the firm to watch’, Schofield Sweeney provides a ‘service far beyond what might ordinarily be expected’. It recently advised Headland Media on the strategic acquisition of Newslink Services. Chris Schofield heads the team, which includes the ‘outstanding’ David Strachan.
Dispute resolution
Within Commercial litigation: Leeds, West Yorkshire, Schofield Sweeney is a third tier firm,
Schofield Sweeney’s practice is headed by James Staton, who is ‘always pragmatic, intellectually sparky, and a pleasure to deal with’.
Human resources
Within Employment: West Yorkshire, Schofield Sweeney is a third tier firm,
The arrival of Alexandra Clements from Ward Hadaway has bolstered the team at Schofield Sweeney. She and the ‘pragmatic’ Simon Shepherd lead an ‘excellent and very professional’ team whose clients include JD Sports Fashion and a major waste recycling company.
Overview
Within Regional review,
Other notable firms in Leeds include Cobbetts LLP; DWF LLP; Gordons LLP; Clarion; and Schofield Sweeney; and they are set to be joined by Dickinson Dees LLP, which has recently announced plans to move its Yorkshire base to the city from York. Harrogate is home to McCormicks, while Hull’s leading players include Rollits LLP and Andrew Jackson.
Projects, energy and natural resources (including PFI)
Within Project finance and PFI, Schofield Sweeney is a third tier firm,
Andrew Hurst at Schofield Sweeney is regularly called on to advise in relation to the property aspects of NHS LIFT, PFI and other PPP mechanisms.
Public sector
Within Education, Schofield Sweeney is a second tier firm,
Schofield Sweeney has a ‘very good’ team, and in 2010 continued to advise on the establishment of academies and trust schools, including Kings Science Academy in Bradford and the North Tyneside Learning Trust. Practice head Graham Shaw is ‘knowledgeable, and inspires confidence’.
Real estate
Within Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire, Schofield Sweeney is a third tier firm,
At Schofield Sweeney, the partners are ‘well connected’ and the practice ‘provides a seamless service’. The team is headed by Darren Birkinshaw and includes Richard Innes, who joined in 2010 from Walker Morris. Recent highlights include acting for Handelsbanken in the refinancing of a property portfolio valued at over £60m.
Within Property litigation Property litigation
Within Social housing, Schofield Sweeney is a second tier firm,
Schofield Sweeney’s Andrew Hurst is highly regarded in this area.
What we say worldwide
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South East
Yorkshire and the Humber
- Overview : Regional review
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Dispute resolution : Commercial litigation: Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Human resources : Employment: West Yorkshire
- Projects, energy and natural resources (including PFI) : Project finance and PFI
- Public sector : Education
- Real estate : Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire
- Real estate : Social housing