North West law firm Jackson Lees has announced the launch of a new corporate and commercial department, appointing corporate and commercial expert Charlotte Mills to head it up.
With over 15 years’ corporate experience, Charlotte trained in the South East and then spent seven years working for a Lancashire-based firm before making the move to Manchester where she has practised since 2013.
The new department will be primarily focused on supporting SME business owners across the North West. Charlotte and her team will provide clients with a wide range of corporate law support, ranging from general advice and guidance on the rules of running a business, to complex restructures, from starting up a new business to selling companies.
She will also work closely with the accountancy community to support and assist clients who need help making changes to the ownership structure of their business or who may be altering their finance arrangements such as re-banking or increasing investment in the business.
Charlotte said: ‘People and relationships are at the heart of a successful legal practice, so it’s brilliant to be joining a firm with such a positive culture. The team at Jackson Lees genuinely cares about their people and clients and it’s wonderful to have the opportunity to be building a new department within this thriving, forward-looking firm. This is a challenging time for business, so we’re looking forward to being able to support our clients and provide the clarity and guidance they need as they navigate this uncertain landscape.’
Esther Leach, managing director at Jackson Lees Group, said: ‘I am really excited about the launch of the corporate and commercial department as it expands the services Jackson Lees is able to provide to our clients and means we now have a full service offering. This is a key milestone for the firm and we look forward to working closely with the region’s businesses to provide the expert legal guidance they need to fulfil their corporate ambitions.
‘Charlotte is a highly experienced, outstanding practitioner who brings real warmth and approachability to this role, coupled with a brilliant and long-standing track record of working closely with business owners to deliver elegant solutions to their legal requirements.’
