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Jun 2022
Last Updated: 16/06/2022
Business breakfast: Experienced lawyer joins Harrogate firm's life team
A new senior lawyer has joined Harrogate law firm Berwins, while equipment rental specialist Vp has posted increased sales and profits.
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Experienced lawyer joins Harrogate firm's life team
A new senior lawyer has joined Harrogate law firm Berwins.
Liam O'Neill has been appointed as head of life at the practice, having previously been a partner in another firm of solicitors.
He brings 25 years of experience to the role and is a full member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists as well as STEP, the global body for practitioners helping families to plan for their futures.
Mr O'Neill said:
“I’m proud to have joined such as well-respected team in what is a very progressive firm. Expansion across the region and recent investments made in the business means that Berwins is well placed to thrive in the coming years and I’m excited to be part of that.”
Berwins managing director Paul Berwin added:
“The appointment of such an outstanding legal professional is a significant development for us. Technically excellent, Liam’s deep expertise – particularly in matters relating to will disputes – adds a great deal to an already outstanding department.”
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Profits soar at Harrogate equipment rental company
An equipment rental specialist based in Harrogate has posted strong growth in its sales and profits.
Vp, which has its headquarters at Central House on Beckwith Knowle, recorded increased revenues of £350.9m compared to £308m in 2021.
Its pre-tax profits also rose by 67% to £38.9m from £23.3m.
A formal sale of the company was launched earlier this year, but Vp describes operations as "business as usual" until it has an update for its shareholders.
Neil Stothard, chief executive of Vp plc, said:
"The quality of the recovery in our trading performance is extremely pleasing and these results demonstrate a significant increase in profitability and a material recovery in the quality of those profits. These strong results have been largely supported by the core markets which we serve.
"Over the last financial year, I am particularly pleased with our ESG [environmental, social and governance] initiatives where we have continued to invest in apprenticeships and our employees as well as our commitment to the environment.
"Throughout the year we continued to invest in our ambition to be net carbon zero by 2050 with all our businesses continuing to introduce new greener equipment solutions to their customers."
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