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18 April 2013
Issue: 7556 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Max Marrison—Taylor&Emmet

New commercial property partner for Sheffield firm

Sheffield’s Taylor&Emmet LLP has appointed a new commercial property partner, Max Marrison.

Max joins Taylor&Emmet to develop the firm’s presence within the commercial property sector and expand its breadth of corporate expertise.

Max has worked at the Sheffield office of Irwin Mitchell for the last six years where he focused on the development, retail and leisure sectors. Prior to that, he spent three years in Leeds at Walker Morris, following his return to Yorkshire from Bristol.

Department head Vincent Green, says: “Max is a highly regarded property lawyer and brings with him a broad range of experience that will further our reputation in sectors where we have proven expertise and widen our current remit. His client focused approach fits perfectly with Taylor&Emmet’s values and there is no doubt his energy and enthusiasm will enable us to implement new ideas and improve service delivery.”

Issue: 7556 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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