Ward Hadaway is one of the largest full service law firms in the North of England with a reputation for quality, innovation and a firmly practical approach to meeting our clients' needs.

Established in 1988, the firm has enjoyed consistent and considerable growth and is among the top-ranked law firms in the UK, according to legal industry guides Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

We operate from offices in Leeds, Newcastle and Manchester and have a substantial client base of regional, national and international clients from the private and public sectors.

We act for a number of high profile plcs, high growth companies, entrepreneurs and start-up businesses and advise a range of local authorities, NHS Trusts and Government agencies.

Our expertise spans a wide range of sectors including Banking, Corporate Finance, Company Commercial, Corporate Recovery, Property, Dispute Resolution, Competition, Healthcare, Local Government, Public Sector/Projects, Employment, Pensions, Construction, Technology and services for the private client.

Our Leeds office was opened in 2008 and is making waves in the Yorkshire market for the high quality of our partner-led advice and dedication to client satisfaction. Legal 500 noted that "Ward Hadaway is developing its reputation in Leeds", commenting on our "up and coming" Employment team and our "increasing market share" in insolvency and corporate recovery.

Our approach

Client satisfaction is our single most important objective, and we pride ourselves on ensuring that all of our clients, however large or small, receive a level of service that exceeds their expectations.

Legal 500 noted in its independent guide that Ward Hadaway "is starting to edge ahead of its rivals because of the quality of its advice and levels of client care".

We take the time to listen to you in order to understand fully the issues that you face so that we can shape our advice to your particular situation. You can then be assured that the service you receive is tailor-made specifically for you and your business.

Our lawyers are commercially astute and understand the importance of offering practical solutions rather than standard textbook advice. Every issue for every client is different and we work with you, not for you. Talking about Ward Hadaway, Legal 500 noted that "Clients are impressed in particular with its ‘proactive and commercial approach'."

Get in touch

Key People: Martin Hulls - Leeds Office Senior Partner

To find out more about how we can help you, please call Martin Hulls on (0113) 205 6760 or email martin.hulls@wardhadaway.com