Armitage moves from Hammonds to Cobbetts

THE Leeds office of law firm Cobbetts has strengthened its corporate team with the appointment of David Armitage as partner.

Mr Armitage joins the firm in January having spent 23 years at Hammonds in Leeds and London where he was senior corporate partner and head of the firm’s international board.

His new role will see him advising corporate clients in Europe and North America on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and commercial ventures.

Mr Armitage said: “Cobbetts is an entrepreneurial firm with a global capability and a strong client base.

“I’m delighted to be joining at a time when ambitious businesses are increasingly looking to overseas markets for growth – turning to experienced advisers like Cobbetts to realise their potential.”

Michael Shaw, managing partner at Cobbetts, said: “The appointment of David, who joins with a raft of experience and a strong overseas profile, represents our ambition in further building our international offering.

“He has an exemplary track record and we’re delighted to welcome him to the firm.”