Jackson Lees Group Invests In The Next Generation Of Lawyers Across The Liverpool City Region

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Jackson Lees Group Invests In The Next Generation Of Lawyers — Recruiting A Family Solicitor & Awarding Five Training Contracts

Left to Right: Shea Carson, Abbie Harrison, Laura Porter, Katy Smith, Georgia Drohan and Ben Dale (Credit: Supplied/Image was provided to The Liverpudlian with permission to share, courtesy of the Publicist on behalf of their client. We make no claim to this content).

Law firm, Jackson Lees Group, has recruited solicitor Ben Dale to its growing family team alongside the awarding of training contracts to five budding lawyers across its ranks.

Ben has joined Jackson Lees, which with Broudie Jackson Canter and Farrington Law forms the Jackson Lees Group. He began his career journey in 2016 as an adviser at the University of Liverpool’s Law Clinic while studying for his Degree.

Ben trained and qualified at Liverpool firm Berkson Family Law Solicitors and has developed specialisms in divorce and financial separation matters.

“Supporting the next generation of lawyers is an integral part of who we are. Our people provide the talent and dedication, and we create an environment in which they can develop and thrive." - Esther Leach, Managing Director of Jackson Lees Group.

Ben Dale, the company's newest appointment, said: “I am looking forward to continuing to build trust with clients and help guide them through some of their most difficult times. The opportunity to work with the wide client base and experienced team at Jackson Lees is extremely exciting."

Ben’s arrival at Jackson Lees follows that of Sarah McCarthy in September. She has now been appointed as head of the private family team.

The firm, which has offices across the Liverpool City Region, including in the City of Liverpool and the Borough of Wirral, has made a series of other recent appointments as it focuses on expansion. Among them are four new members of the court of protection team, including Oliver Banks and Claire Martini joining as its head and deputy head respectively.

The five new trainees across the Jackson Lees Group are Katy Smith, Georgia Drohan, Abbie Harrison, Laura Porter and Shea Carson.

Haley Farrell, Deputy Managing Director at Jackson Lees Group, said: “The appointment of Ben in our family team and the awarding of five training contracts demonstrate our commitment to developing the next generation of legal professionals, and highlights the firm as an excellent place for new and upcoming talent to progress their careers."

Haley added: “Ben is a welcome addition to our ranks. His experience will enable us to continue to meet the needs of our clients, ensuring they receive the highest level of service and support. We look forward to seeing him develop his career with us.”

Esther Leach, Managing Director of Jackson Lees Group, said: “Supporting the next generation of lawyers is an integral part of who we are. Our people provide the talent and dedication, and we create an environment in which they can develop and thrive."

She added: “We know that, by supporting them with a whole range of opportunities in routes to law, we can make a positive difference in their lives and careers and, in turn, they can make a positive difference for our clients.”

“I am looking forward to continuing to build trust with clients and help guide them through some of their most difficult times. The opportunity to work with the wide client base and experienced team at Jackson Lees is extremely exciting." - Ben Dale, the newest appointment in the Jackson Lees Group.

Jackson Lees Group is part of MAPD Group, which was founded by Brian Cullen and Joanna Kingston-Davies in 2020 to power the growth of local law firms nationally through acquisition. The initials 'MAPD', stand for 'Making A Positive Difference'.

The Jackson Lees Group is an award-winning, forward-thinking law firm in the North West with one common mission; to make a positive difference through the practice of law. The firm services personal and commercial clients. Whilst, in March 2024, Jackson Lees Group acquired Farrington Law.

MAPD, the Wirral-based investment group, acquired the Jackson Lees Group (Jackson Lees and Broudie Jackson Canter) in March 2020, Myers & Co in 2021, Bermans in 2022, Thomson Hayton Winkley and The Rural Law Practice, Bromleys in 2023 and Avidity IP and Pure Ideas in 2024.

MAPD is backed by Shard Credit Partners and is looking to invest in aligned businesses within the legal sector via a nationwide acquisition strategy.

MAPD is building a group of successful law firms, propelled by a single shared purpose; Making A Positive Difference. This ethos fuels business performance, motivates people, leads MAPD to deliver high quality work for their clients and roots firms more deeply in the communities, focusing on sustainable growth.