Strengthening our team with four senior appointments and eleven new team members

29th June 2026

We have further strengthened our range of services with a raft of senior appointments, alongside new team members.

Our senior appointments will work across key practice areas including accounts, business development, real estate and regulatory, demonstrating the firm’s focus on delivering expert commercial legal services across its client base.

  • Accounts – Alison Hill joins Schofield Sweeney as a finance director.

  • Business development – Steve Crow joins the firm as a director with more than 35 years of experience in professional services, having previously worked for Clarion, PwC and Deloitte.

  • Real estate – Leonie Sutherland joins the firm as a director from from Shoosmiths LLP.

  • Regulatory – Clare Benger joins as a Director. Clare specialises in advising clients in regulatory road transport law and will work closely with clients to ensure that they understand their obligations and can demonstrate compliance to the Traffic Commissioner.

Clare Benger, Director in regulatory, said: “I’m excited to join a Yorkshire-based firm with such a strong reputation and to bring my expertise to a new client base. Navigating transport regulations can be complex, but I enjoy supporting clients to make meaningful change in the sector. I look forward to working on new cases and supporting the firm’s continued success.”

Steve Crow, business development director, commented: “I’m delighted to be part of Schofield Sweeney and look forward to building strong relationships with our clients. My experience in professional services has shown me the importance of driving strategy and development in conjunction with leadership and culture – something which is extremely important to everyone at the firm. I’m looking forward to helping accelerate the business and acting as a practical and commercial sounding board to clients.”

Graham Sweeney, Managing Partner, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome 15 new starters to the firm. It’s fantastic to see talented professionals join us at all levels, strengthening our operational capabilities and supporting our growth. Following our recognition as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work, these appointments reflect our ongoing commitment to nurturing a supportive workplace as we further establish our presence in Yorkshire.”

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