Irwin Mitchell adds another partner to boost financial services team

Law firm Irwin Mitchell is continuing to grow its financial aervices team with the recruitment of Jeremy Ladyman as partner.

Based in the Leeds office, Jeremy moves to Irwin Mitchell following seven years in the financial services department of Squire Patton Boggs where he was the lead adviser in the UK on treasury, derivatives, institutional fund investment and brokerage and related investment and regulatory matters.

Acting for corporates, financial institutions, pension scheme trustees and intermediaries, Jeremy is experienced in cross-border work and has gained substantial experience of debt finance investment management and custody matters, as well as ancillary corporate and commercial issues.

Jeremy trained and qualified at a magic circle firm and has also completed a number of client secondments including in the Financial Services and Energy sectors.

Simon Owen, director of legal services (corporate & finance) at Irwin Mitchell, said: “I am delighted that Jeremy has chosen to join us. He is another key strategic hire for the business and a clear sign of our commitment to invest in building a high-quality financial services team which can deliver a broad range of services to our growing corporate & institutional client base.

“Jeremy offers specialist experience in a range of complex areas and his skill set also complements our existing financial services team. I have no doubt he’ll be a significant asset as we build strength in depth for the future and enhance our client offering.”