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From left, Erica Turner, Dan Flounders and Tony Wentworth of Jacksons Law Firm

Jacksons appoints new head of corporate and commercial

Jacksons Law Firm has appointed Dan Flounders as head of corporate and commercial to support the growing demand for legal services among SMEs.

Dan joins from Knights (formerly Archers) in Stockton, where he built a strong reputation advising businesses on sales, acquisitions, and succession planning. 

His appointment comes as SMEs accelerate exit strategies in response to recent changes in capital gains tax and business asset disposal relief announced in the autumn Budget.

Dan said: “If I was ever going to leave to go anywhere else it was going to be to come here.

“I looked at it and thought, ‘it’s an opportunity I have to be part of something and make an impact’.

“Businesses are keen to act before rules tighten or tax advantages diminish further, meaning we’re supporting more clients with strategies to navigate and accelerate succession plans.

“I’m still quite young and always wanted to get back into a regional practice and have an involvement in the day-to-day running and strategic decisions being taken by a firm.”

With offices in Newcastle and Teesside, Jacksons is set to expand its corporate and commercial services, with Dan also mentoring the next generation of legal professionals.

Erica Turner, head of legal at Jacksons Law Firm, added: “We would like to extend a warm welcome to Dan, who brings with him a wealth of experience and a formidable reputation in corporate and commercial law.

“Dan’s appointment aligns with the strategic growth plans we have in place for Jacksons over the next five to ten years, and the ambitions we have around providing holistic legal services solutions for SMEs across our region.

“Dan’s experience, rising through the ranks from trainee to partner in a busy law firm, will also be a huge asset to the young people he will be working with in the corporate and commercial team – and we look forward to seeing where he takes them.”

Tony Wentworth, the current head of the corporate and commercial department who will continue to provide his experience, added: “We’re really pleased to welcome Dan to the team.

“The firm’s focus over the past couple of years has been on building for the future, remoulding our leadership around a young and ambitious team that will steer and grow the business for many years to come.

“We’re already a long way down the road to achieving that and Dan’s appointment to head up the corporate and commercial department is the latest piece in the jigsaw.

“It gives the next generation the opportunity to continue to develop our already highly experienced and expert team and to continue to grow one of Jacksons’ key legal service areas.”

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