Taylor Bracewell continues company/ commercial expansion

7th February 2014

Leading South Yorkshire legal firm, Taylor Bracewell, is expanding further with the appointment of senior commercial solicitor, Phil Crawley.

Phil, who graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a degree in law, qualified as a solicitor in 2005. He has specialised in company and commercial work ever since. Phil joined Taylor Bracewell from his previous firm, CA LAW, and he is well known in the area for his knowledge and skill in dealing with complex commercial work such as buying and selling businesses, business structures and charity and social enterprise work. Phil was instrumental in setting up an enterprise agency that was a part of Doncaster's successful application for LEGI funding and has worked on multi-million pound deals in the region. Phil has a particular specialism in the niche field of school academy conversion and has advised on and assisted with many local and regional conversions. Amongst other issues, he has helped many schools with the complexities of conversion such as contracts, trustee issues and governor responsibilities. His interest in school management extends beyond his work too, as Phil is a governor of 3 schools and a trustee of a free school. When not busy with his work and school issues, Phil is usually kept occupied by his 3 sons, and even takes part in martial arts with them watch out Taylor Bracewell don't let your guard down! Phil can be contacted at Taylor Bracewell on 0114 272 1882 or at phil@taylorbracewell.co.uk www.taylorbracewell.co.uk

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