Yorkshire firm Blacks Solicitors has welcomed back four returnees.

Kirsteen McFadzean has been reappointed as business development director, Saby Sambhi rejoins as a corporate partner, and corporate and commercial senior associate Pete Konieczko-Hansom returns as head of intellectual property. Pete Bott, who rejoined last year, will establish the music law arm of the firm.

McFadzean previously joined Blacks in 2013 as head of business development. She commented: 'Blacks is one of Yorkshire’s leading law firms and is well-positioned as a full service firm in the region, assisting clients across the UK. The firm has great potential and my role will support the teams in realising this. People who work or who have worked at Blacks will also be aware of the positive, progressive and vibrant culture. It has a brilliant team that feels like family, which is one of the key reasons that I decided to return. You are always encouraged and supported, and free to take your ideas through to implementation.'

Sambhi initially joined Blacks in 2014, before joining the corporate team of a national firm where he developed his expertise in private equity backed and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Konieczko-Hansom first joined Blacks in 2016. During his time away, he worked for different firms across Yorkshire, as well in London for the Government Legal Department.

Blacks equity partner Tom Moyes added: 'We are delighted to welcome back all four returnees. Their decisions to return to the firm are testament to the progressive and positive culture which we have built. Without our people we wouldn’t be able to service our clients as well as we do. We have a significant focus on building a supportive environment that our team is proud to be a part of'.

 

Pictured above (L-R): Tom Moyes, Pete Bott, Kirsteen McFadzean, Chris Allen and Pete Konieczko-Hansom

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