People Moves: Schofield Sweeney welcomes Tim Richards as Real Estate Partner
Leeds, West Yorkshire (Press Release) -- Award-winning Yorkshire law firm Schofield Sweeney has further enhanced its real estate expertise with the appointment of new partner Tim Richards to the 40-strong specialist team.
Tim brings with him a wealth of commercial real estate experience, including advising end-to-end on major land and property sales, leaseback, purchase and development funding agreements, as well as property portfolio management and public sector premises letting agreements.
He joins Schofield Sweeney from a Cheshire-based commercial property law firm, where he supported the establishment of a new office in Yorkshire and led the transaction team there.
Tim is the fifth new appointment to Schofield Sweeney's real estate team in recent months, making the team one of the largest and most experienced in the region. It also boasts specialist expertise in niche areas such as biodiversity net gain (BNG), Islamic finance and the energy sector.
Tim said: "I'm delighted to be joining this dynamic and diverse real estate team - and one which also has such a strong focus on customer satisfaction and providing advanced technical support.
"I'm also excited to bring my own expertise to the table and play a proactive role in Schofield Sweeney's continued drive to promote growth and professional excellence."
Manjit Virdee, Partner who heads up the Real Estate team, said: "We pride ourselves on being named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, as well as a Times Best Law Firm, and it's always a pleasure to welcome another committed and highly skilled legal expert into the Schofield Sweeney fold.
"With his record for delivering on highly complex projects and attracting several key client wins, I know Tim will be a huge asset to the real estate team and the company as a whole."
With offices in Bradford, Leeds and Huddersfield, Schofield Sweeney has a 175-strong workforce and a 25-year record of delivering legal advice across the entire commercial spectrum.
Source: www.schofieldsweeney.co.uk
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About Schofield Sweeney
Schofield Sweeney is an award-winning full-service commercial law firm which is recognised as a Times Best Law Firm and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024.
Headquartered in Bradford and with offices in Leeds and Huddersfield, Yorkshire, its 175-strong team of legal professionals excel in areas such as planning, environmental law, and contentious probate. It has one of the largest and most experienced real estate teams in the region and offers nationally renowned niche specialties in Islamic finance and energy projects.
Schofield Sweeney offers the full spectrum of legal advice, including asset protection, business growth, and legacy planning diverse to a diverse clientele ranging from exciting start-ups through to long-established family-run businesses, alongside international brands and household names.
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