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Leeds law entrepreneurs set up new niche legal startup LB & Co

Two Leeds law entrepreneurs have joined forces to set up a niche practice, LB & Co advising on planning, development and policy issues.

With a combined 40 years experience of planning law, directors Kate Butterfield and Carolyn Lord were former colleagues at law college in Leeds.

Kate and Carolyn went on to train at Hammond Suddards, and then worked together for 9 years at planning law firm, Wilbraham & Co.

Kate said: “The Yorkshire property sector is certainly gathering pace and as the first stage in the development cycle, planning is instrumental.

“Contrary to the Government’s stated intentions, the system itself is becoming more complex than ever and the combination of these factors led us to believe that the time is absolutely right to establish a specialist niche firm to support the property industry.

“Our working history and individual skills led to a natural partnership and we are delighted to be officially launching our service to the region.”

Carolyn continues; “In addition to our individual expertise, during our formative time working together we built a very successful model to help deliver major developments and which we can now draw upon.

“Our subsequent combined experience of multi-disciplinary working and of diverse projects will enable us to provide the services that clients want in a way that suits their own needs.

“By taking a hands-on approach, we can provide a strategic and cost effective service to a range of clients from the development industry and others who need specialist planning advice.”

LB & Co operate from offices on St Paul’s Street in Leeds City Centre and Linton House in Poole.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .