Legal News: Linder Myers; Slater Heelis & more
A TEAM team from Linder Myers acted for Lancashire businessman Peter Sedgwick and his family on the acquisition of Blackpool’s iconinc Central Pier and South Pier, which were on the market for £8.1m.
All three of the resort’s iconic piers are now owned by the Sedgwicks after their acquisition of the town’s North Pier in 2011.
The team at Linder Myers Solicitors was led by partner and joint head of commercial property, David Stratton.
Stratton said: “Our commercial property team has built up significant and widely recognised experience in the leisure sector. Peter Sedgwick is an experienced and longstanding leisure operator who will ensure many thousands of visitors continue to enjoy these wonderful attracations for years to come.”
Bilfinger GVA completed the sale of the piers on behalf of established leisure operator Crown Entertainment Centres, which was advised by Gateley.
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SLATER Heelis has selected the software provider Eclipse Legal Systems’ Proclaim Solution as its new practice management system.
The firm, which traces its history back to 1773, is investing a “six-figure sum” in the new plaform.
Partner Mark Heptinstall said: “Eclipse is widely acknowledged as the market leader in providing legal software solutions and we are looking forward to a long and successful partnership with them.
“As an integral part of a full review of our IT infrastructure – following a period of growth by way of mergers and a resurging economy – Proclaim will be fundamental to our future success. The end result will mean we can increase efficiencies, reduce waste and streamline our business, whilst continuing to provide our clients with the exceptional service they have come to know us for.”
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SWEDISH life sciences company Clinical Laserthermia Systems has appointed Ward Hadaway as its UK legal adviser.
CLS develops and markets heat-induced cancer immunotherapy for treatment of most types of solid cancer tumors. Its technology and treatment is based on more than 20 years of research. It is carrying out clinical study program in Europe and is preparing for possible activities in the UK.
Melanie Yeomans, corporate partner at Ward Hadaway in Manchester, said: “We are looking forward to working with the team at CLS as they continue to develop treatments which could help millions of people across the world.”
Hans von Celsing, chairman of CLS, said: “We are impressed by Ward Hadaway’s experience in our field of business and very pleased by having the firm as CLS’ legal advisor in the UK.”
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A TEAM from Weightmans advised Ligna Biomass in a project for the £100m biomass terminal planned for the Port of Liverpool, owned by firm’s longstanding client Peel Ports.
Weightmans advised in the drafting and negotiation of the contract for the supply of two continuous ship unloaders (“CSU’s”) manufactured by Swedish company Siwertell AB.
Construction partner, John Cleaveley said: “Working on this contract brought together our experience in construction, utilities, marine and insurance to enable our client to keep to programme and budget for this project.”
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FOUR trainees at patent and trade mark attorneys, Appleyard Lees have passed European Qualifying Exams (EQEs).
Chris Mason, Ellie Purnell, Harrison Chang and James Myatt have now passed all of the exams to qualify as European Patent Attorneys.
The quartet work across the firm’s Manchester and Leeds offices and each specialise in a variety of sectors including biotechnology, electronics and organic chemistry.
