New head for firm's Leicester office
Richard Osborn, real estate partner in Weightmans Leicester office, has taken over the role of regional office head in Leicester after Jane Cox recently left the firm to pursue a career outside of the legal profession.
Richard joined Weightmans from Freeths in January 2014, together with partner Sophie Philippon-Thomas, to establish a new real estate team based in Leicester, which has grown over the last year on the back of a significantly increased profile for the firm in the local market.
Richard is well known in the Leicester business and professional community, bringing a depth of skills and a wide range of experience in the real estate sector, and is also an active member of many of the local business organisations.
He says: “I am extremely excited about my new role, and I will be looking to continue the great work that Jane has done in raising the profile of Weightmans in Leicester over the last year and to continue our growth and ongoing commitment to the business community in Leicester.
Our recent award win for Law Firm of the Year at the Leicestershire Law Society Awards for the second year running is testament to the success and growth of the office, and I am looking forward to bringing new ideas to attract new business, build key relationships and increase profile in Leicester and across the Midlands region.”
Dan Cutts, senior partner at Weightmans LLP says: “We would like to congratulate Richard on his new appointment. We are extremely proud to have strong regional bases across the UK, which has helped us to grow, develop and become a true national player. Richard is best placed to take the Leicester office to the next level, a key member of the business community and we wish him every success in this new role.”
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