Ramsdens recruits Hartley

The Yorkshire-wide law firm has added to its real estate team, bringing in Ian Hartley as partner based across the York and Leeds offices.

With extensive experience in real estate law and the Leeds and Yorkshire markets in particular, Hartley joins from Squire Patton Boggs where he spent seven years, most recently as director in the Leeds real estate team.

Prior to that, he trained and spent 15 years at Walker Morris where he was an associate then senior associate.

Hartley acts for occupiers, developers, investors and funders across a range of sectors, including residential, hotel and leisure, industrial and logistics, retail, agricultural and energy, with a particular focus on development transactions.

He said: “I am delighted to have joined Ramsdens’ growing real estate team, particularly at this exciting time as the firm is building on its already strong reputation in the Yorkshire region and looks to expand its real estate offering.

“I’m excited to take up this opportunity and looking forward to playing my part in the firm’s continued success.”

Kirsty Jackson, Ramsdens Solicitors’ head of real estate, said: “We are really pleased to welcome Ian to the Ramsdens team. His extensive experience and outstanding client-centric reputation in the real estate arena make him a valuable addition to the firm.

“Ian’s appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to attracting top talent to ensure we continue to provide the highest quality service to our clients.”

With a 150-year history, Ramsdens Solicitors now has 11 offices throughout Yorkshire, with 42 partners leading the 230-strong team.