Law firm Bermans has appointed Richard Riley as head of its commercial team and Elizabeth Wilkinson as litigation partner.
Both Riley and Wilkinson join Bermans from Slater Heelis and are based in the firm’s Manchester office.
Riley advises on commercial matters including drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on intellectual property rights, preparing and reviewing software development and SaaS agreements, IT contracts and licences and franchise agreements.
His arrival at Bermans enables the firm to offer a new service in the area of data protection advice to SMEs and lending clients.
He regularly helps clients in the scientific and life science industries, to navigate complex legal and commercial issues.
Dispute resolution specialist Wilkinson advises individuals and corporate clients on shareholder and partnership disputes, commercial contracts, professional negligence, claims involving directors’ duties and warranties in sale and purchase agreements.
She focuses on helping clients to minimise risk and protect the value of their businesses, enforcing restrictions in employment contracts and sale agreements when needed, and securing urgent solutions such as injunctions and asset freezing orders as well as other pre-emptive actions to protect companies from departing employees or previous owners.
Jon Davage, managing director of Bermans, said: 'Richard and Elizabeth are the latest to join us, and we feel the depth of their experience will be of tremendous benefit to our clients.
'Assisting clients on commercial contracts, intellectual property and data protection matters are key elements of our business, and we are delighted that Richard has taken on the role of head of department and is looking to build the team.
'Elizabeth joins Mike Carter and head of department Andrew Koffman to offer one of the most experienced litigation teams in the city.'
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