Appointments: Andrew Jackson, McCormicks Solicitors, Westcourt Group
LAW firm Andrew Jackson has appointed senior solicitor Erika Sinclair, who joins from Lupton Fawcett Denison Till’s York office.
She has expertise in private client matters including inheritance tax, lifetime estate planning and the preparation of wills and powers of attorney.
Her appointment follows that of Philip Ashworth, who joined the firm as a partner from Bond Dickinson.
Partner Richard Hoare, head of private client services at Andrew Jackson, said: – “Erika has built a strong reputation for private client work and her depth of legal knowledge in this area is further strengthened by her STEP qualification, which is recognised within the industry as the benchmark qualification for those working within this field.
“Full STEP membership is a hallmark of quality for any private client practitioners.
“Our private client practice has grown in recent years and Erika will play a key role in helping us to continue to deliver the high levels of client service which we aim for across the firm.”
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HARROGATE-BASED McCormicks Solicitors has hired Sara Morgan as a senior associate.
She joins with 30 years experience at Leeds commercial law firms with experience in employment law.
Senior partner Peter McCormick said: “Our Employment portfolio has been growing and Sara will bring her renowned experience and leadership skills to the team.
“Our Regulatory/Disciplinary work has been forging ahead, too, and Sara’s reputation and client bank will be a welcome bolt-on.”
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THE Westcourt Group has boosted its team with the appointment of Luke Dawson as head of property sales.
The Harrogate-based development firm has plans to extend its commercial property portfolio, and Mr Dawson will be responsible for sourcing new development opportunities for Westcourt.
Westcourt currently owns prominent commercial properties in Leeds, Sheffield, York, Harrogate, Rotherham, Ripon, Northallerton and Skipton with tenants including Dorothy Perkins, Caffè Nero and Skipton Building Society.
Tim Hodgson, director of Westcourt Group, said: “We already have a strong regional property portfolio and the development of buildings like Kenneth Hodgson House has established us as specialists in the sensitive restoration of buildings of significant architectural interest.
“We are keen to acquire a broad range of properties, including listed buildings, and our aim is to build a residential portfolio alongside our commercial arm, which currently operates offices, restaurants, car dealerships and retail developments across Yorkshire.”
