EMW


A defi ning year for businesses – and providing the growth to support them


Northamptonshire has long been a county driven by enterprise. Its businesses are ambitious, resilient and increasingly sophisticated, operating across regional, national and international markets while remaining fi rmly rooted locally.


As 2026 unfolds, there is a growing sense that this is a


defi ning year for the county’s business community, one where growth is being matched by stronger, more locally based professional support. At EMW, that momentum is seen every day. Its offi ce


in Northampton continues to work with owner-managed businesses, scale-ups and established organisations navigating growth, change and increasing complexity. With that comes a growing demand for senior legal advice that is not only technically excellent, but commercially grounded, accessible and aligned with wider business values. T at context sits behind two key senior appointments


in Northampton in 2026, Stacey Taylor and Aimée Johns. Together, they signifi cantly strengthen EMW’s commercial and employment offering in Northamptonshire and reinforce the fi rm’s long-term commitment to the county.


A long-term commitment, backed by values EMW has been part of the Northamptonshire business landscape for many years. Its approach has always focused on long-term relationships rather than short-term transactions, supporting clients as their businesses evolve. T at commitment is underpinned by EMW’s status


as a certifi ed B Corporation. For the fi rm, B Corp is not a badge, it’s a framework that shapes how it operates, balancing profi t with purpose, and measuring success not just by fi nancial performance, but by the impact on people, clients, communities and the environment. Managing Partner James Geary said: “Becoming a B


Corp was a natural extension of how EMW already operates. It refl ects our belief that businesses can be commercially successful while doing the right thing. Investing in senior talent locally, supporting Northamptonshire businesses and contributing positively to the county’s economy all sit squarely within that philosophy.” T e recruitment of Stacey Taylor and Aimée Johns is


part of that wider picture, investing in people, building sustainable capability and strengthening the support available to local businesses.


Strengthening commercial expertise Stacey Taylor joins EMW with extensive experience advising businesses on a wide range of strategic commercial matters. Her expertise includes negotiating complex commercial


Stacey Taylor, left, with Aimée Johns and James Geary.


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