A regional law firm has entered the Hull legal market, with the launch of a new city office as its third Yorkshire location.
Truth Legal, set up a decade ago in Harrogate, has welcomed two new team members to facilitate the opening in K2 Tower on Bond Street. A total of 27 people are now employed by the firm, which added a Leeds office in 2021.
The Hull office will be headed up by specialist immigration lawyer, Frances Ledbury, a University of Hull alumni. She has previously worked for Howells, Pepperells and Williamsons in the city. She is joined by experienced paralegal, Olivia Pickering.
Georgina Parkin, Truth Legal’s managing director and co-owner, said: “2022 was a great year for the business, our most successful to date during which we celebrated our tenth anniversary. To kick off 2023 with the opening of a new branch gives us the best possible start to the new year.
“We’ve experienced a rapid period of expansion, particularly over the past three years, opening successful immigration law, family law and business services departments in that time. A real upturn in demand for our services prompted the decision to open in Hull, offering the East Riding and Lincolnshire greater access to a dedicated, specialist legal team with a proven track record.
“Hull is the perfect place for our third location. City of culture status left a positive legacy with booming tech and hospitality industries, both key sectors we focus on for our business clients. The city also boasts a highly skilled legal sector and a respected university which bodes well for future recruitment. Opening in Hull also presents the firm with the opportunity to become a major player serving Hull and Lincolnshire.”
The letting at K2 features offices and private meeting room space.
Georgina added: “Our new Hull office underpins Truth Legal’s growing presence in Yorkshire and provides a great foundation for the future as we look to build relationships with clients to provide the best legal advice possible. Building on our existing areas of specialism is also high on the agenda which will lead to further job creation and further new office openings. 2023 is already shaping up to be a very exciting year.”
