Richard Coulthard

With experience as a director at two prior law firms, Richard joined Ison Harrison Solicitors as a Partner and Head of Corporate in February 2019.

Richard brings extensive expertise in corporate and commercial law, litigation, dispute resolution, and related employment issues, making him well-suited to advise businesses on a wide range of legal matters.

He has advised national financial institutions, car manufacturers, and an international pharmaceutical company but is particularly passionate about supporting local SMEs and owner-managed businesses through robust legal support and compliance.

Recognized as an expert by clients and a leading lawyer by his peers, Richard has delivered training for the legal profession, including sessions for the Leeds Law Society. He frequently speaks at local business events and appears as a legal expert on BBC Radio Leeds. In 2015, Richard was shortlisted for a national legal award in the ‘Rising Star’ category.

Faris Dean

I joined Ison Harrison in April 2022 having practiced in law for nearly 20 years. Before that I practiced as an auditor, before dual qualifying as a Solicitor and Chartered Certified Accountant.

I specialise in Corporate and Commercial Law acting for clients on sale and purchase of business and shares, re-structing of group companies. legal audit, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, standard terms and conditions of business, franchise agreements, to give some examples. I act for clients in the UK and overseas, especially clients based or looking to enter the Middle Eastern market.

I have had some interesting experiences during my career and two examples stand out. These are when I acted for a client who had a dragon from Dragon’s Den invest in their company and acting for an airline client based in the Middle East returning an aircraft at the end of the lease after using it as part of their fleet.

Victoria Boid

Victoria is a corporate M&A lawyer advising both buying and selling side clients. Working closely with intermediaries, she provides sensible business solutions to complex legal scenarios in a collaborative way.

City trained in London and having worked in house, I have the depth and breadth of experience to advise on complex legal matters as well as ensuring seamless legal advice to our clients.

I have over a decade’s experience of national and international work having been based nationally and also overseas in a number of sectors. I have been placed on several client secondments including owner managed businesses, large corporates and financial institutions.

I have many long-standing legal and business relationships enabling me to get to the heart of any business we are representing in a sale process, to help maximise value, support and be fully integrated in any acquisition or disposal. I also advise on the commercial aspects of deals, fulfilling a trusted legal advisor role for our clients and getting to the crux of legal matters and the business needs of our clients.

I currently support mid-market M&A activity in Leeds and Harrogate, across a variety of sectors and a vast array or clients including those backed by private equity.

Lindsay Dixon

Lindsay is an accomplished litigator who represents individuals and businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to multinational corporations, across diverse industries. She specializes in professional negligence and property disputes and is proficient in handling complex contractual claims, defamation cases, construction disputes, international contract issues, partnership disputes, intellectual property conflicts, and misrepresentation claims. Additionally,

Lindsay regularly represents professionals in regulatory fitness-to-practice proceedings.

She takes pride in offering practical commercial advice in a friendly and approachable manner. Lindsay has collaborated with clients locally, nationally, and internationally to resolve disputes both in and out of court.

In her free time, Lindsay is an enthusiastic quizzer and has appeared on the BBC1 quiz show Pointless. She also enjoys traveling, reading crime fiction, and dining out.

Chris Waddingham

He joined Ison Harrison in November 2019, bringing with him extensive experience in commercial property law. His legal career began with managing plot sales for a national housebuilder, providing a strong foundation in the complexities of real estate transactions. Over time, he expanded his expertise to include part exchange properties and house purchases, gaining a comprehensive understanding of both residential and commercial property markets.

In 2007, he qualified as a solicitor specializing in commercial property, enabling him to provide expert legal guidance to a diverse range of clients. An interesting aspect of his career was his tenure at a previous firm, where he worked in a sports law department. There, he had the unique opportunity to handle legal matters for national and international sportspeople and television personalities, navigating the intricate legal landscapes of high-profile and media-related cases.

Throughout his career, he developed a robust skill set that includes contract negotiation, property development, and client relationship management. He is currently in the process of compiling case studies from previous work and looks forward to sharing these in the near future to illustrate some of the significant projects and challenges he has successfully managed.

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