Karen Crutchley > Schofield Sweeney > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

The cross-practice team at Schofield Sweeney focuses on the energy and renewables space, with notable knowledge of issues relating to small energy sites; the group also handles site assembly matters, litigation and contractual issues. Clients span developers, landowners and contractors at a regional and national level. Development and regeneration specialist Adam Hastie leads the practice, which also benefits from the expertise of commercial expert Karen Crutchley.

Schofield Sweeney advises both individuals and public and private companies on a full spectrum of mandates. It regularly acts alongside the firm’s wider private client practice, lending to the team’s capabilities in handling tax and succession planning matters. David Strachan focuses on acquisitions and disposals, while Martin Sweeney has experience in the financial services and automotive sectors. Steven Millward and Karen Crutchley both have broad corporate and commercial practice, and Lucy Holroyd focuses on corporate transactions.

Schofield Sweeney fields a solid offering in the IT and telecoms area, working with IT providers and fintech clients to advise on licensing matters and service arrangements in connection with the provision of services. In the licensing space, the team frequently assists with drafting terms and conditions and is also active on risk mitigation. Practice head Karen Crutchley is a key contact for software contractors and consultants and handles an array of e-commerce and data protection mandates.