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Blacks Solicitors—latest hiring round

18 January 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Four new appointments for the Leeds-based firm

Blacks Solicitors has expanded its commercial dispute resolution (CDR) team with the appointment of three new solicitors, Alannah Crux, Victoria Tynan and Christopher Connell, and chartered legal executive Michelle Eyre, as part of the firm’s latest intake. This brings the total number of CDR team members to 24.

Alannah (pictured left) has joined the Holiday & Home Parks team in order to bolster its expertise and help to maintain its position as a specialist in the marketplace.

Victoria (pictured second from left) will support Ian Scobbie in the insolvency team. Her expertise will add to the firm’s comprehensive approach to handling intricate legal challenges in the realm of insolvency.

Christopher (pictured centre) has a particular interest in litigation, including the dynamic realms of cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens and litigation arising out of the use and abuse of AI. Given significant advances in technology and digital currency, this has become a key area for growth for the CDR team at Blacks, which is keen to remain at the forefront of legal innovation and adaptability.

Michelle (pictured right) brings her expertise to the real estate litigation team, specialising in a broad spectrum of commercial landlord and tenant matters.

Luke Patel (pictured second from right), partner and head of commercial dispute resolution, said: ‘Our CDR team has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2000. The demand for litigation and support services continues to increase from both new and existing clients due to a host of factors, including continued economic uncertainty, political factors and our reputation in the market.

‘We’re all excited and looking forward to Alannah, Victoria, Christopher and Michelle settling into the CDR team and the firm. I am confident that their combined expertise and contribution will have a positive impact on our client offering.’

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