Clarion has expanded its workforce by appointing 12 new team members to enhance its service offering.
- Geraldine Wharton joins the business recovery and insolvency team, bringing ten years of experience in litigation.
- Katie Bullock will strengthen the court of protection and personal injury trust team, with over 12 years in complex cases.
- Sandeep Sandhu integrates into the family team, focusing on divorce and financial matters with 18 years of expertise.
- Four associates join various departments, while five new members bolster the firm’s support teams.
In a strategic move to reinforce its core service offering, Clarion has expanded its team by appointing 12 new members in the first quarter of 2024. This expansion is part of its national growth strategy aimed at enhancing its ability to provide exceptional legal services to a diverse clientele both in the UK and internationally.
Joining the business recovery and insolvency sector is Geraldine Wharton, whose adeptness in commercial and financial litigation spans a decade. Her experience, particularly in managing contractual disputes and defamation claims, as well as conducting regulatory reviews against banks and financial institutions, is expected to significantly further Clarion’s capabilities in these areas.
Meanwhile, Katie Bullock, with her extensive background exceeding 12 years in high-value and complex court of protection matters, has been appointed to the court of protection and personal injury trust team. Her proficiency in handling delicate client situations and her expertise in personal injury and clinical negligence claims make her an invaluable addition to this division, ensuring sensitive client needs are met with the highest professional standards.
Adding to the family team is Senior Associate Sandeep Sandhu, whose 18-year career has been dedicated to navigating complex family issues including intervener matters, divorce proceedings, and financial settlements, along with managing pre and post-nuptial agreements and child arrangements. Sandhu’s comprehensive experience will enhance the team’s capability to handle intricate family law cases effectively.
Furthermore, the firm has welcomed four new associates across its practice areas, augmenting sectors such as real estate, employment, private wealth, and contentious private client. Specifically, the appointments include Emma Jones in real estate, Uzair Zafar in employment law, Georgia Samardzija in private wealth management, and Jeremy Bristow in contentious private client affairs. Additionally, five new members have strengthened the firm’s support teams, contributing to Clarion’s overarching goal of delivering outstanding service to its clients.
Clarion, based in Leeds, continues its mission to cultivate an entrepreneurial environment that attracts top-tier legal talent from across the region. As Roger Hutton, joint managing partner at Clarion, remarked, these appointments are crucial to the firm’s growth and service delivery objectives, supporting their talented team in providing expert guidance and exceptional service to their clients.
These strategic appointments underscore Clarion’s commitment to growth and excellence in legal services.
