Raft Of Promotions At LCF Law
Harrogate based LCF Law has promoted 11 members of its valued team, in recognition of their contributions and commitment to the firm.
From left to right seated: Jonathan Garnder, Hana Gwyn, Emily Hickling and Ryan Cotton.
Standing - Thomas Taylor, Holly Jordan, Kelly Gilbert, Andrew Langton, William Bates, Melanie Parsons and Brad Stewart.
Andrew Langton and Hana Gwyn have both become partners. Andrew, who leads the debt recovery team joined LCF Law in 2014 and has grown the department, increasing turnover 15-fold. He has secured several significant client wins, and has played a significant role in establishing LCF Law as one of the major players, nationwide, within the commercial debt market.
Andrew said: “We offer clients a debtor funded recovery service, which can be invaluable for their business. We work with great people and great businesses, and I’m lucky to be a part of such a fabulous team at LCF Law supporting them to develop and grow in their careers.”
Hana works with the 29-strong personal law team and has been with the firm since 2020. Her promotion reflects her aptitude for high-net-worth client work, enabling clients to protect their assets and tax plan efficiently. Hana also works with many clients who own successful businesses across the country. She will now lead the personal law team based in the Harrogate office.
Hana said: “LCF Law has allowed me to grow in my own way, putting its confidence in me to do what I’m good at and supporting me to pursue an area of the law I’m passionate about. Building long-term relationships with clients and working with other trusted advisers to ensure clients feel comfortable and knowledgeable about the future and mitigating any issues along the way is very rewarding.”
Kelly Gilbert, Will Bates and Brad Stewart have all been promoted to senior associates. Both Kelly and Will are in the 26-strong disputes team and Kelly’s promotion comes just one year after joining the firm. Will joined LCF Law in 2022 and resolves commercial disputes. Recently he successfully defended an application for a summary judgment, as part of a three day hearing in London’s High Court. Kelly recently resolved a dispute for a multi jurisdiction estate worth several million pounds. Will said: “Obviously disputes can escalate and go to court, but often the most satisfactory results are achieved when we secure a positive outcome for a client via other avenues, including mediation.”
Brad is a corporate lawyer who joined LCF Law seven years ago. He advises clients selling businesses of all sizes in every industry sector.
Emily Hickling, Ryan Cotton and Thomas Taylor have all been promoted to associates. Both Emily and Ryan work in the 18-strong real estate team. Emily has been with the firm four years and one of her clients is an international charity. Ryan joined LCF Law in 2019 and works on property projects for national and international charities involving disposals, acquisitions and leases, as well a negotiating planning agreements and advising on liability risks.
Thomas specialises in commercial and digital law and joined the firm in 2020. He said: “A recent project involved working with an IT consultancy that was expanding its global partner program. I prepared a comprehensive suite of key documents, covering partner agreements, trademark licenses, data-sharing, and value-added reseller agreements. Playing a pivotal role in the firm’s growth strategy, my work strengthened partnerships and safeguarded the firm’s intellectual property, as it expanded globally.”
A further three members of the team have also been promoted having passed their final exams and legal qualifications several months ahead of schedule. Holly Jordan, Jonathan Gardner and Melanie Parsons have all been promoted to solicitors.
LCF Law’s managing partner, Ragan Montgomery, said: “We really appreciate what Andrew, Hana, Kelly, Will, Brad, Emily, Ryan, Thomas, Holly, Jonathan and Melanie bring to the business. Talented, dedicated and passionate about the areas of law they operate in, each one of them really does deserve their promotion.
“At LCF Law we are firmly committed to supporting career progression and a number of our partners started at the firm as trainees.
“Having been named as one of the UK’s best places to work in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list of medium sized companies last year, we know our 145-strong team are happy and feel rewarded for their work and we are committed to helping them all achieve their own personal goals, whilst delivering excellent client service.”
LCF Law is an award-winning full-service law firm, which operates regionally, nationally and internationally.
With over 145 people including 22 partners across offices in Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and Ilkley, LCF Law provides practical advice in a clear and efficient way: Law Fair + Square.
Visit www.lcf.co.uk for more details.
