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Today's deal brings together two well-known Leeds law firms.
June 23 2008
LEEDS criminal law practice Robert Moore Culleton has been acquired by fellow Leeds law firm Grahame Stowe Bateson, it was announced today.
LEEDS criminal law practice Robert Moore Culleton has been acquired by fellow Leeds law firm Grahame Stowe Bateson, it was announced today. Founded in the last century by Robert Moore and acquired by Steven Culleton in 2002, the firm's six-strong team based at Park Square in Leeds city centre will relocate to the Portland Street premises of Grahame Stowe Bateson.
Steven Culleton will join Grahame Stowe Bateson's criminal law partners, Richard Reed and Andrew Tinning, as a consultant in the firm's Harrogate office, with the trio offering over 80 years of combined experience.
The deal comes just two weeks after Grahame Stowe Bateson unveiled a new property and conveyancing office in Middleton, Leeds, in response to client demand.
Established in 1981 by Grahame Stowe, the practice, whose 93-strong team includes ten partners, is acknowledged as one of the most-experienced private client firms in West Yorkshire.
Mr Stowe, senior partner of Grahame Stowe Bateson, said: "Combining the breadth and depth of expertise of two of Yorkshire's best regarded private client firms will further boost the range and quality of our services and specialism’s in existing and new areas such as personal injury. It is testimony to our powerful track record that we continue to expand, bucking the trend in a particularly challenging climate."
Mr Culleton added: "Grahame Stowe Bateson's reputation as a local firm capable of acting in tough cases, often under media scrutiny, is well-earned and one to be respected. This deal is another milestone in its expansion and will further enhance its standing as one of the top private client firms in the North of England."
Grahame Stowe Bateson has offices across the region, spanning from its Leeds city base to Harrogate, including Bramley and Meanwood.