Ward Hadaway expands healthcare employment team with two partners
Leading law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Helen Badger and Gemma Lynch as partners, strengthening its employment law work with NHS trusts, independent healthcare providers and health tech businesses. Helen and Gemma join from Browne Jacobson, where they advised clients across England and Wales. Their arrival comes as the NHS and wider healthcare sector continue […]
Ward Hadaway appoints education partner
UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Jill Donabie as a partner in its Newcastle-based education team, strengthening its people related offering to schools of all kinds, academy trusts and colleges. Jill brings extensive experience advising education clients across the North East and nationally. She works with them on staffing matters, as well […]
Ward Hadaway appoints strategic risk specialist
Top 100 UK law firm Ward Hadaway has expanded its advisory capability with the appointment of strategic risk specialist Mike Gore, enhancing its ability to support clients on health, safety and regulatory compliance matters, alongside wider business risk and governance. The move reflects continued investment in the firm’s national offering, bringing together legal expertise with […]
Ward Hadaway appoints tax partner as corporate team expands
Ward Hadaway has appointed Nicola Williams as Partner advising on corporate tax and share incentives, bolstering the firm’s specialist tax expertise. She will work closely with clients across Ward Hadaway’s national network of offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Teesside. Recognised by The Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner, Nicola advises on the tax […]
Ward Hadaway announces 5 promotions including 2 partners
Top 100 UK law firm Ward Hadaway has announced 5 promotions in the North East, including Hollie Ball and Tom Shears to partner. The promotions form part of a wider round of 19 across the firm, highlighting Ward Hadaway’s focus on developing talent from within. Nearly half of those promoted this year started their legal […]
Ward Hadaway appoints Director of Marketing to support growth strategy
Top 100 UK law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Dale Gorley as Director of Marketing, a newly created role focused on strengthening the firm’s market position and supporting its long-term growth plans. Dale joins from Womble Bond Dickinson, where he spent more than a decade in senior marketing roles, most recently leading marketing activity across […]
Ward Hadaway partner becomes 200th President of The Newcastle and North of England Law Society
A partner at law firm Ward Hadaway has become the 200th President of The Newcastle and North of England Law Society during its bicentennial year, only the eighth female to hold the role in that time. Lesley Fairclough’s appointment follows the merger in January 2026 of Newcastle Law Society with Carlisle and District Law Society […]
Ward Hadaway ranked North East’s most active dealmaker
Top 100 UK law firm Ward Hadaway has been ranked as the most active legal adviser for corporate transactions in the North East in Experian MarketIQ’s latest UK and Republic of Ireland M&A Review. The annual report ranks legal advisers by volume of completed transactions. Advising on 119 qualifying deals across 2025, Ward Hadaway also […]
Ward Hadaway strengthens team with 27 new appointments
Ward Hadaway has appointed 27 new legal specialists across its North East offices in Newcastle and Teesside, strengthening teams supporting clients across the region. The new starters include directors, solicitors, trainee solicitors and paralegals, with 22 appointments in Newcastle and a further 5 in Teesside. The North East hires form part of a wider intake […]
Double digit growth for law firm Ward Hadaway
UK top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has reported record financial results for the 2024/25 financial year, delivering turnover of £53.6m, an increase of 11.6% on the previous year. The results, covering the period from May 2024 to April 2025, mark the firm’s fifth consecutive year of revenue growth and demonstrate continued delivery against its […]