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PG Legal strengthens litigation team
with appointment of new director
A leading North East commercial law firm has announced the appointment
of a new director at a time of strategic growth for the business.
PG Legal has welcomed experienced
litigation expert, Chris Ward, who has
become an equity director in the
business. Chris brings over 30 years of
litigation experience to the rm gained
from a successful career in the legal
industry, including as partner and founder
of a successful legal practice.
Chris joins existing directors, and wellknown North East lawyers, Phil Dean and
Jonathan Fletcher at the rm’s head oce
in Gateshead. Chris will be instrumental in
developing the client base within the
litigation department as the rm looks to
establish itself as one of the go to rms
for litigation services.
Chris said: “This is an exciting time for
PG Legal and I am thrilled to be a part of
it. Its reputation as an approachable rm,
which supports not only the big
businesses in the region but also the
North East’s SME’s, is continuing to
expand thanks to its business
development and marketing strategy. I
look forward to playing a key role in the
continued growth of the rm, especially in
relation to its litigation services.”
Having recently gone through a brand
refresh and moved into new commercial
premises, the rm is certainly looking
towards the future as it looks to attract
new clients looking for lawyers oering
easy to access legal advice.
Director and founder, Phil Dean said:
“We are delighted to have Chris join the
team. Chris’s appointment is fantastic for
PG Legal as not only does he bring strong
legal and compliance knowledge to the
team, Chris also has an extensive career
establishing, managing and growing
businesses.
Phil continued, “We are condent that
this appointment, alongside other recent
steps which the business has taken, will
position us as a market leader within our
eld.”
PG Legal appoints new marketing manager
The firm has appointed an experienced marketing manager to support the
company during its long-term growth plan.
Chartered marketer, Vikki Todd, has joined PG Legal from Watson
Burton LLP to oversee the rm’s marketing strategy it looks to
expand its client base and increase market share. Vikki has nearly 20
years of experience in the legal industry and brings with her a real
working knowledge of law rms acquired during her time both
delivering legal services within the property sector and working in
business development and marketing.
Vikki will work closely with the directors to ensure that the rm’s
business plan, digital presence and business development activity
continue to build upon its notable presence in the market place.
Vikki said: “I am delighted to be joining PG Legal at an exciting
time for the business. The competitive and ever-changing legal
services marketplace continues to present a challenge to rms and I
look forward to working with the team to promote the rm, it’s
people and services as well as identifying new markets and
opportunities”.
“Whilst we are looking to the future, PG Legal has been built on
the provision of easy to access, sensible legal solutions for
businesses, an ethos which will remain at the core of everything we
do moving forward”.
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