Keebles expands with new appointment

23rd October 2020

Leading Yorkshire law firm Keebles LLP has continued its expansion with a new appointment to its Commercial Property team.

Tom Roberts, 30, has joined Keebles from a global firm in Sheffield, having qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2019. He graduated from his master’s degree at the University of Sheffield in 2013 and has five years’ experience working in the commercial property sector.

Tom, who is originally from Chester, said: “Keebles attracted me because it’s a well-respected firm with a strong brand in Sheffield.

“Everyone has been really welcoming and there is a great support network with plenty of supervision available from people with vast experience of the real estate sector in and around South Yorkshire.

“I’m looking forward to generating my own clients and working on commercial property deals which will contribute to the on-going regeneration of Sheffield City Centre and the wider Sheffield City Region.”

Richard Smith, Partner and Head of Commercial Property at Keebles, said: “Tom is a talented individual who has valuable industry experience. He has already impressed us, and it is clear he has ambitions to help us grow the business as well as his own career.

“I am excited to see what more Tom can bring to the team as we look to expand our commercial property offering.”

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