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Tees law firm has almost doubled
the size of its workforce after a
period of growth
Archers Law’s litigation team (left to right):
Kenton Bazeley, Hayley Bartram, Matthew Ray,
Helen Lyne and Natalie Wilson.
Archers Law managing partner
Christopher Todd.
T
here has been an Archers on Teesside
for over 150 years. Now known as
Archers Law, the firm has grown from
humble beginnings on the high street to a
modern law firm employing more than 70
talented people.
With a focus on Teesside and surrounding
areas, the firm has strengthened its
position in the regional market, managing
a period of growth that has seen it almost
double the size of its workforce.
The expansion, along with recent
professional accolades, has bolstered the
reputation of the firm. Recognition at the
Northern Law Awards for both personal
and business client services highlights
the firm’s expertise, with shortlistings and
winner titles across corporate, commercial
property, family and private client sectors.
The firm was shortlisted as Northern Law
Firm of the Year.
With expansion across the commercial
property, corporate, employment and
private client teams successfully managed,
the appointment of Kenton Bazeley in 2018
as partner and head of litigation has led to
that area of law quickly following suit after
an 18-month development period.
Two further litigation appointments,
associate solicitor Helen Lyne and legal
assistant Natalie Wilson, have been an
integral part of the team, with the recent
appointment of solicitor Hayley Bartram and
trainee Matthew Ray strengthening further.
Kenton said: “While the team has seen a
dramatic level of development in both the
quality and quantity of litigation work, the
best thing about the team is the positivity.
“There is a real energy and enthusiasm
Archers Law’s corporate team (left to right)
Jayne Morgan, Dan Flounders, Oliver
Hebdon, John Richardson, David Adams.
to succeed as a team and to do the very
best for the clients.”
Archers has doubled the size of its
corporate offering in the last two years. The
appointment of Oliver Hebdon during the
summer followed an earlier boost to the
team with solicitor Jayne Jones joining and
Daniel Flounders’ promotion to partner.
The team’s success has led to the
expansion of its mergers and acquisitions
service across the region.
David Adams, partner and head of
corporate, said: “Our recent appointments
support the growth of the team and the
increase in the number of deals from clients
has ensured we have the right level of legal
expertise to provide a first-class provision.”
Archers’ business client team received
further recognition in the recently published
Legal 500. Outside of Newcastle, the
commercial property, litigation and
corporate services had top-tier rankings,
with both employment and corporate as
highest-ranking legal 500 teams in Teesside
for their respective areas of law.
Managing partner Christopher Todd
added: “Clients often say we are
straightforward and approachable – the type
of people that they want to work with.
“In the 28 years I have been at the firm,
I consider our current team to be the best.
We trust in their expertise to provide our
personal and business clients with the
highest of standards in legal advice.”
Find out more about Archers Law
at archerslaw.co.uk