Raworths, Harrogate’s leading firm of solicitors, has appointed well-known York lawyer, Jonathan Mortimer to head the Dispute Resolution team at the firm. Jonathan joins from the York and Lincoln firm of Langleys where he was a partner and head of Langleys’ Commercial Dispute Resolution Unit at their York office.
Jonathan was born in Harrogate and attended Leeds Grammar School before studying law at the University of Westminster and York College of Law. He joined major Leeds law firm, Simpson Curtis (now Pinsent Masons) as a trainee and qualified in 1994, becoming as an associate lawyer in their Dispute Resolution department. He joined Langleys in York in 2002 where he became a partner in 2005.
Jonathan’s experience in dispute resolution is extensive and includes representing both commercial and private clients. His experience is wide and ranges from representing clients with regulatory matters in the Magistrates’ Court to advising on complicated competition issues in the House of Lords, now the Supreme Court. He has trained in mediation and in all forms of dispute resolution including arbitration, adjudication and expert determination, but, when court is the only option, he has very considerable advocacy experience.
“I am delighted to be joining Raworths at such an important time in the development of the firm. The continued commitment to providing the highest level of advice and expertise to the local business community in Harrogate is paramount in my new role and I look forward to bringing my legal experience and know-how back to my home town,” says Jonathan.
Christopher Butterworth, managing partner, says, “Jonathan is well-regarded as an expert litigator and his court experience is second to none in this town. He is very committed to the growth of the Dispute Resolution team and their ability to offer the highest standards of service to individuals and businesses alike.”
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