National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has expanded its corporate and commercial team in the North West with the appointment of a new partner.

Stephen Jarman joins the firm’s Manchester office from Bermans bringing extensive experience to the role having qualified in 1991.

He previously worked at a number of well-known regional law firms following his return from London where he trained at a niche commercial Mayfair firm.

Stephen has acted for a wide range of regional and national clients from sole traders to large, listed companies, operating across diverse industrial sectors.

Ed Foulkes, head of Clarke Willmott’s corporate team in Manchester, said: “We have a busy and growing corporate team and are delighted to have Stephen on board.

“Stephen is a top calibre lawyer and brings with him a wealth of experience that will greatly enhance the quality of our offering to our clients.

“We are committed to expanding our work in the corporate sector and building on our existing and growing reputation in Manchester, as recognised in the Legal 500, a leading legal directory.”

Stephen, himself regularly featured in the Legal 500, has extensive experience in transactional work including company formations, mergers and acquisition, disposals and MBO/MBIs.

He said: “I take a purely commercial approach to supporting and advising my clients and pride myself on the no-nonsense advice I provide.

“A business-minded lawyer, I strive to understand the commercial context in which legal advice is provided, and appreciate not only their legal needs, but also those of the client’s business and the wider environment in which it operates.”

Clarke Willmott is a national law firm with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.

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