Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed six legal specialists across its Manchester office, strengthening its position as one of the North West’s leading independent full-service firms as it continues to grow strongly.
The new hires join departments including commercial litigation, real estate and construction. They include a partner, managing associate, associate, solicitor, conveyancer and paralegal, reflecting the firm’s commitment to building teams with a balance of senior expertise and emerging talent.
The appointments include Richard Bradbury (partner, real estate), Daniel Adcock-Kirsh (managing associate, commercial litigation), Amy Platt (solicitor, commercial litigation), Faraz Naqvi (associate, construction), Arshad Jokhia (conveyancer, plot sales) and Lauryn Chan (paralegal, residential conveyancing).
This latest round of recruitment follows the opening of Ward Hadaway’s Birmingham office earlier this year and the recent merger with Teesside-based The Endeavour Partnership, expanding the firm’s reach and capability across the North and Midlands. Together with targeted growth in key practice areas, these moves are part of a long-term strategy to increase the firm’s market share and extend its client base.
Liz Bottrill, executive partner in Ward Hadaway’s Manchester office, said: “Manchester is a vibrant hub for business and legal services and we’re committed to investing in talent to reflect the opportunities here. These appointments strengthen our office across key practice areas ensuring we can continue to meet client demand and support the region’s fast-growing economy.”
New joiners are supported through tailored induction programmes, mentoring and regular opportunities to work alongside colleagues from different offices and disciplines. This collaborative approach is designed to help people settle quickly, build strong professional networks and contribute to client work from the outset.
Daniel Adcock-Kirsh, managing associate in the Commercial Litigation team, said: “Joining Ward Hadaway has been a fantastic opportunity to become part of a firm that is ambitious for growth while also deeply rooted in the regions it serves. The Manchester office has an excellent reputation and it’s exciting to contribute to a team that works closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver outstanding results for clients.”
