Sector Focus: Legal Howells Solicitors welcomes Danny
The HR & Employment department at Howells Solicitors has welcomed a new addition to their already well established team. Danny Smith, an expert in commercial and employment law, joins the law firm at an exciting period of expansion and development. Danny joins Howells after working at a Sheffield-
based commercial law firm where he provided employment law advice and assistance to small and medium businesses throughout the South Yorkshire region. Danny has also previously worked at a large commercial law firm where he specialised in litigation. Danny said: “I specialise as a litigation lawyer, but I
have mainly worked in the employment law sector. I have always been passionate about employment law as it’s an area of law that affects the majority of people’s lives as many people spend the majority of their time at work. “Employment law is always changing, mostly due to
the political climate and businesses need to ensure they are legally complying to ensure their business is kept safe and their business stays thriving. “Unlike some solicitors, I provide straight forward,
clear and concise legal advice without jargon. I have a no-nonsense approach to my practice and tell clients how it is offering pragmatic solutions. I am commercially minded and get to know my client’s businesses.” Danny will be based at the firm’s
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Danny Smith
Sheffield office, covering clients in the Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley area. When asked why he has focused his career in South Yorkshire, he said: “My family live in Sheffield and being a Sheffield United season ticket holder means that there is no other place I would rather be!” Danny joins renowned
employment law specialist Clare Fowler at Howells Solicitors, who heads up the firm HR & Employment team. Claire said: “It’s an exciting
time for Danny to be joining the
firm as we celebrate our 40th year in business. We are also experiencing a period of high growth across the firm, and I welcome Danny’s expertise and knowledge into my flourishing team as it will allow the firm to expand our offering to local businesses.” Danny said that he has always been interested
joining the Howells highly regarded employment law team. “Howells is a top professional outfit that provides
down-to-earth and pragmatic legal advice appealing to both individuals and businesses. It has an ambitious vision and growth plan that I wish to be part of and shape. It is an exciting time for the firm. “The firm puts its clients and employees at the heart
of its business. The dominance of family friendly policies, such as flexible working arrangements and generous holiday entitlement for its staff, are very appealing to a new dad like myself. I also know that the firm actively encourages development and training for all its staff with the ability to progress within the firm. This is important to me along with the top quality work that it offers.” Discussing the topic of employment law, Danny said:
“Working in employment law is intellectually stimulating and varied. One minute I can be drafting pleadings, the next I can be receiving a call from a client asking what to do with a certain disruptive member of staff to representing a client before a multi- day tribunal. It is fast paced and exciting.” Danny also joins the firm at a time of political unrest
for businesses in the region. He said: “Despite assurances from the Government, Brexit is likely to have a huge impact on the field of employment law. Many existing employment protections originate from the EU and, now we have left, it will be interesting to see whether rights will be eroded or become more business friendly. “The scale of change will depend on the rosette
colour of the Government of the day. I can guarantee myself and the team will always be up to speed with any proposed changes and will be ready to advise both employees and businesses of their rights and duties.”
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www.howellsllp.com Law firm builds relationship with developer
Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors have been working with property developer, Yorkshires Choice Homes, on their latest housing development in Featherstone, West Yorkshire. The law firm’s property department assisted Yorkshires Choice Homes on the site acquisition. Site acquisitions can be a long process, however, using an experienced firm such as Chadwick Lawrence can help it to run smoothly. Stuart Murray, Partner at Chadwick Lawrence, said: “It is essential that companies looking to purchase land have the support of an expert property solicitor. Our breadth and depth of knowledge helps to guide the client in understanding the complexities of a new commercial property development.”
74 CHAMBERconnect Winter 2020 Andrea Payne, Head of Plot Sales
at Chadwick Lawrence, together with her team, is dealing with the house sales on the development. The first sale completed on 25 October 2019 and the others are expected to quickly follow suit. Nick Bailey, Sales Director of
Yorkshires Choice Homes, said: “I have worked with Chadwick Lawrence for many years and they always provide a first-class and transparent service. What differentiates the firm from others is their in-depth legal knowledge and the constant open communication with us throughout the project. “We have developed a strong
partnership with Stuart, Andrea and their team, the care and value they have put into our project is extremely appreciated. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the firm.”
Stuart Murray, Elaine North, Leanne Ladley, Samantha Simpson and Andrea Payne
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