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Jonathan finds his perfect fit
Teesside law firm Tilly Bailey & Irvine has welcomed experienced corporate and commercial solicitor Jonathan Fletcher to its commercial law team at its Wynyard base .
With the aim of growing an already outstanding department , Jonathan is excited about the future and already feels at home .
“ This is a big change for me after over 10 years of being a business owner ,” said Middlesbrough-born Jonathan .
“ It ’ s also a welcome return to Teesside . I ’ d been a partner in another large Teesside firm , before branching out with my own practice in Team Valley , where I ’ d concentrated on corporate solutions – legal advice for business people in relation to their business structures , dealing with their customers and ultimately buying and selling their business .”
Post-pandemic , Jonathan wanted to forego the strains of running his own business and move closer to his Ingleby
Barwick home . “ I was immediately attracted by the role here ,” he said .
“ I knew the firm well ; I ’ d dealt with their commercial law team frequently over the years and
Jonathan Fletcher is back on home ground .
knew some of the partners already . “ I was delighted that the firm , with 180 years of history , was keen to get me onboard . I jumped at the chance to talk to them and was delighted to be offered the position .
“ I believe I have a lot to give and I ’ m delighted to make a fresh start . I ’ m now able to focus on my legal work , which is what I love to do .”
After working on Teesside for 20 years , Jonathan already had a client base in the region .
“ I ’ d worked hard to maintain my
Teesside client base during my time on Tyneside ,” he said .
“ And I ’ m confident they will benefit from representation by a larger , more diverse legal practice based nearer to them .”
A former chair of the Stockton Business Forum and governor of the University Hospital of North Tees , Jonathan ’ s spare time is taken up supporting his elder son ’ s ambitions in the performing arts and coaching his younger son ’ s football team .
“ I became an FA qualified coach to take on the role , so I ’ m just waiting for Steve Gibson ’ s call !” he said .
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