People: Law firm adds experienced solicitors to its lineup; Partner joins family department; Engineering consultancy grows with newest appointment

LEEDS law firm Ison Harrison has appointed two solicitors to its team.

Jenna Meehan has worked for 10 years in private practice and as an in house solicitor. Prior to her appointment she worked with global publisher Emerald Group, before which she was at DWF.

Jonathan Finn has also joined the team, having practiced as an insolvency solicitor for 12 years.

Jonathan Robson, partner and head of company/commercial and commercial litigation at Ison Harrison, said: “This is an exciting period of growth for the commercial law team and we are pleased to welcome Jonathan and Jenna, two extremely talented and experienced solicitors, to the firm.

“As we continue to expand our offices throughout West Yorkshire, our diverse range of clients will be well served by the strengthening of the central Leeds branch and the addition of some new faces and expertise.

“Between them Jonathan and Jenna bring a wealth of knowledge and skills. Both are looking forward to advising our commercial clients and helping them to grow and thrive in a competitive economic climate.”

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FAMILY lawyer Andrea Dyer has joined law firm Ward Hadaway.

She joins the Leeds office as a partner with 25 years’ experience covering financial settlements, pre and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes.

Prior to her appointment she was a director at Lupton Fawcett Denison Till.

Jonathan Flower, partner and head of family law at Ward Hadaway, said: “Andrea’s experience and standing in the family law sector in Yorkshire go before her so we are thrilled she has chosen to join the team at Ward Hadaway.

“I have no doubt that she will prove to be a real asset to the firm and of great benefit to our clients across Yorkshire.

“We are now looking to further expand our family team in Yorkshire and we hope to make some more announcements on this in the near future.”

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ENGINEERING consultancy CGL has been boosted with the appointment of Jonathan Shaw to its Harrogate office.

He joins as a principal geoenvironmental engineer.

Prior to his appointment he was principal geoenvironmental consultant with Opus International Consultants in Doncaster.

Richard Pennock, regional director at CGL Harrogate said “We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan to our team as he adds depth and breadth to our geoenvironmental capabilities.”