Law firm Napthens has promoted an experienced corporate lawyer and legal director to be the latest partner at its Liverpool office

Napthens has promoted experienced corporate lawyer and legal director David Carr to partner at its Liverpool office.

Joining the firm as a senior associate in 2016, David regularly advises local and national clients on a range of corporate work. This includes acquisitions and disposals, reorganisations, private equity and joint ventures.

He played a leading role in the sale of fire detection and security technology specialist Protec Fire and Security Group to Bosch Building Technologies, which won ‘Deal of the Year (£50m+)’ at the recent North West Dealmakers Awards.

And recently he was instrumental in a seven-figure equity investment by Liverpool-based fund River Capital into fitness brand Built For Athletes.

Napthens has added 34 people to its ranks since June 2022. Six join David at the Liverpool office which is based in The Plaza.

They are head of Liverpool office and corporate partner Kieran Donovan, property litigation senior associate Jennifer Rogers, litigation solicitor Anna Abell, conveyancing solicitor Gareth Jones, employment trainee solicitor Megan Parker and corporate legal assistant Mike Hulme.

Napthens’ conveyancing department saw the largest influx with 10 new additions, employment and corporate both welcomed three members of the team, while commercial property and wills and estate planning each made two new hires. The facilities, family and litigation teams made one hire each.

Kieran Donovan, partner and head of Napthens’ Liverpool office, said: “This year has been one of the most exciting periods of growth at Napthens.

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“We’ve been delivering outstanding results for our clients and this is reflected in how quickly our teams are expanding to meet the high demand we’re receiving for our services.”

David Carr added: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the past six years at Napthens working alongside Gareth McIntegart and now Kieran. I have seen both our corporate department and the Liverpool office grow considerably in that time.

“We’ve had back-to-back record years in terms of dealmaking, and we have grown our Liverpool office since its establishment by Gareth in 2018 to a flourishing team of 20 lawyers across a variety of disciplines.”