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Jason Blakey DWF

19 May 2011
Issue: 7466 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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DWF has appointed litigation lawyer Jason Blakey as a director to its commercial litigation team in Leeds.

Jason has worked in commercial disputes resolution for over 10 years and specialises in commercial litigation dealing with a range of disputes for corporates and high net worth individuals.

James Haddleton, executive partner at the Leeds office and head of commercial litigation says: “Jason’s appointment is a great coup for the Leeds office. He is one of the most well regarded commercial ligation lawyers in the region.”
 

Issue: 7466 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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