A Newcastle law firm has expanded outside its native North East for the first time with the opening of new offices in Cumbria.
Founded in 2005, McDaniels Law is led by Niall Head-Rapson and helps a wide range of businesses in the identification, protection, exploitation and commercialisation of intellectual property.
The firm, which has 11 employees, acts for businesses worldwide, counting household names as clients.
Following the recent return to the firm of managing associate solicitor Adam Turley, McDaniels Law has opened offices at Warwick Mill Business Centre in Carlisle.
Mr Turley previously worked for the firm for several years before relocating to a commercial law firm in Carlisle.
He will take the lead on building a North West presence, adding to the company’s work in the county with hospitality, manufacturing and engineering businesses.
Mr Head-Rapson said: “We are a successful business with a profile in the North East for nearly 20 years, and the largest specialist intellectual property team in the region.
“When Adam came on board with his knowledge of the vibrancy of the Cumbrian economy it was an absolute no-brainer to bring our expertise to the market.
“With North West businesses producing so many exciting products and brands there is a real need in the region for specialist intellectual property advice, including advice on patents, which we can now provide without having to travel outside of the region.”
Mr Turley added: “I am passionate about Cumbrian businesses helping each other. By providing intellectual property services in the region, we can offer higher levels of service at a more reasonable cost helping the local economy to grow.”
The expansion follows a rebrand and the launch of a new website at the company, as well as joining Gateshead based Transmit Start-up’s online Marketplace as a ‘tried and tested’ company.
The firm has also worked with Newcastle University’s School of Law to establish The McDaniels Law Scholarship, supporting law students each academic year who have demonstrated a commitment to an extra-curricular activity such as sport, music and the arts. As well as providing funding towards the costs of these activities, the scholarship also includes a period of work experience at the firm.
