Outstanding Solicitor Retires After 33 Years

A York law firm is bidding farewell to a family solicitor who has served more than 33 years with the business.

A celebratory event is being held next week at Merchant Taylors Hall, in Aldwark, to mark the retirement of Jonathan Leach from Ware & Kay Solicitors.

Having served at the firm's York, Wetherby & Malton offices, Mr Leach played a key role in setting up Ware & Kay's mediation department. Mr Leach also serves as a part-time deputy district judge of York, and is acting senior coroner, with both roles set to continue following his retirement.

He is also a member of and an assessor for the Law Society Family Law Panel and assistant coroner for West Yorkshire Eastern District.

Mr Leach said "It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work at Ware & Kay. I have enjoyed a long and satisfying career and have made many friends amongst my clients, colleagues and local contacts, many of whom I have advised and worked with for a number of years. I am proud of what we have achieved and accomplished together. The directors have laid out a vision that will guide Ware & Kay for many years to come and this gives me great confidence about Ware & Kay's future success".

Peter Kay, senior director, said "Jonathan has been an outstanding solicitor for the clients of Ware & Kay, both in his capacity as a partner and latterly as a consultant.  He has been a powerful advocate for the solicitors' profession and has delivered exceptional service to the firm.

He has an enviable client following and in-depth level of expertise and he will be a tough act to follow. He has transformed the family department and provided an influential voice in the firm and we wish him all the best for the future."

Published: 22 January 2015