Lupton Fawcett expands team at city office
LUPTON FAWCETT is continuing to expand its Sheffield office with the appointment of solicitor, Katie Hobson to its commercial property department.
Ms Hobson previously worked in the legal departments of HSBC and Sheffield City Council.
She has handled a variety of commercial property transactions such as landlord and tenant work, including drafting and negotiating leases and other associated property documentation.
She has also been involved in the sale and purchase of commercial land and sites.
Speaking about her appointment, Ms Hobson said: “I have worked in the city for a number of years in an in-house role and have always admired the level of expertise and sound advice provided by Lupton Fawcett.
“I was therefore delighted
The team is making a strong contribution to its high ranking. David Whitaker, overall head of commercial property at Lupton Fawcett
when an opportunity arose to join them and I am looking forward to working as part of the team.”
Julian Rowden, head of the Sheffield office’s commercial property department, commented: “We continue to build an impressive team and the addition of Katie will enhance our reputation further in the region.
“She has an excellent all-round legal knowledge of commercial property work and will further strengthen the department to meet the growing demand for our services.”
David Whitaker, who is the overall head of commercial property across Lupton Fawcett’s three offices, added: “The Sheffield office received praise from the Legal 500, once again, for the expertise of its individuals and teams.”
He added: “The property team is making a strong contribution to its high ranking.”