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21

Jul 2023

Last Updated: 20/07/2023
Business
Business

Business Breakfast: Harrogate law firm appoints senior associate

by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

| 21 Jul, 2023
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Claire Baker-Kemp, who has joined McCormicks.

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A Harrogate law firm has appointed a commercial property specialist to its team.

Claire Baker-Kemp has joined McCormicks, which is based on East Parade, as a senior associate.

Since qualifying as a solicitor, Ms Baker-Kemp has acted for the NHS, a major supermarket chain, the Department for Transport, an international shopping centre developer, financial institutions and local authorities.

She joined McCormicks from an investment company and has experienced in dealing with acquisition and disposal of freehold and commercial leasehold properties, as well as transactional landlord and tenant work.

Peter McCormick, senior partner at McCormicks, said:

“Commercial property has been a busy aspect of our legal work for many years and Claire’s background and experience will undoubtedly prove an asset.”







Harrogate firm sponsors Hull City Ladies FC


A Harrogate law firm has agreed a sponsorship deal with Hull City Ladies FC.

The agreement will see Truth Legal sponsor the club’s away shirt for the forthcoming 2023/24 season.

The firm, which is based on Victoria Avenue, said the move would help grow the women’s game in Yorkshire.

Georgina Parkin, managing director at Truth Legal, said:

“Through this partnership, we hope to not only contribute to the growth of women's football in the region but also showcase our unwavering commitment to serving clients in Hull.”


Danny Johnson, Hull City Ladies FC managing director, said:

“I’m delighted that the club has formed an exciting partnership with Truth Legal and I'm pleased that Truth Legal will appear proudly on the front of our new away shirt 2023/25.”