Yorkshire’s Ison Harrison celebrates strategic promotions, enhancing its legal prowess.
- Nine esteemed solicitors ascend to partners, marking a pivotal career milestone.
- Geographical reach and legal expertise expand under employee ownership model.
- Diverse specialisations, from conveyancing to personal injury, bolster firm’s reputation.
- Promotions underscore a commitment to client success and internal excellence.
In a significant move, Yorkshire-based law firm Ison Harrison has elevated nine solicitors to the esteemed position of partner. This strategic enhancement not only recognises the personal achievements of these individuals but also underlines the firm’s commitment to growth and excellence following its transition to employee ownership in early 2022.
Ami Law, Gemma Vine, Magda Dakowicz, Tim Wilson, Simon Helliwell, Jessica Haigh, James Pascoe, Katrina Stapleton, and Georgina Pogge-Von Strandman are the professionals who have received this accolade. Each has made substantial contributions to their respective fields and the firm’s overall success. Gemma Vine, known for her expertise in inquest and civil liberties, has helped cement the firm’s national reputation, particularly after securing a vital CAPA legal aid contract.
Magda Dakowicz’s ascent from a conveyancing assistant in 2016 to a partner exemplifies the firm’s nurturing of talent. Her focus on residential sales and purchases, coupled with her commitment to client care, has been pivotal to the firm’s operations at its Leeds headquarters.
Tim Wilson’s extensive tenure since 1997 and subsequent transition from road traffic accident law to private client work demonstrates the firm’s adaptability and breadth of expertise. His promotion reflects over 25 years of dedicated service across multiple offices, marking him as a cornerstone of their client service.
Simon Helliwell’s expertise in handling catastrophic injury and brain injury cases has consistently yielded impressive results, including a noteworthy £3 million compensation case. His long-standing association since 1999 has seen him navigate some of the firm’s most challenging cases.
Jessica Haigh, James Pascoe, and Georgina Pogge-Von Strandman have each played significant roles in extending the firm’s reach and reputation in Yorkshire. Haigh’s focus on wills and probate, Pascoe’s influential ties to estate agents, and Pogge-Von Strandman’s leadership in Harrogate underscore their individual and collective strength in shaping the firm’s future.
The inclusion of Katrina Stapleton, a non-lawyer who has significantly contributed to the clinical negligence team’s success, highlights a progressive approach in recognising diverse contributions within the firm. Her emphasis on wellbeing initiatives is seen as integral to the firm’s ethos.
The firm’s managing director, Jonathan Wearing, attributes this wave of promotions to the firm’s most successful year yet. Ison Harrison’s transition to an employee-owned model has energised its operations, with these promotions seen as a crucial step in supporting further growth and responding to an expanding client base.
Ison Harrison’s strategic promotions highlight a sustained commitment to legal excellence and pioneering employee ownership.
