Connect Yorkshire Partners are just that, in every sense of the word, professionals in the services sector, consisting of, but not limited to; Legal, Accounting, Recruitment, Insurance, Banking and Wealth Management.
Our partners offer help and support to our members, with their specific knowledge and expertise. All businesses, no matter what their shape or size, need help and advice from these industries.
Our partners hold seminars on various topics ensuring our members are informed and kept up to date with all the latest news and developments that are constantly changing and evolving in the business environment.
Below are our exclusive Partners:
We understand fast growing business as we work with many of the most successful owner managed businesses in Yorkshire. We make it a priority to invest our time in getting to know you and your business, and this is just one of the things that differentiates us from other law firms. We want to understand your real issues, rather than just serving your immediate needs. That way, we can provide the insight and expertise your businesses really needs and understand where we can best add value so we can invest in your success. These are just some of the ways we help our clients:
Please get in touch with the team below to see how we can assist you.
Senior Partner
Described as ‘exceptionally calm under pressure’ and having a ‘tough approach to negotiating’, Richard is a corporate finance lawyer with over 25 years' experience. He works with a wide range of clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and debt transactions and management buy-outs.
Advising on strategy as well as delivering transactions, Richard’s focus is on long-term client relationships. He has particular experience in handling the delicate issues at the heart of succession planning for complex family-owned businesses and is comfortable dealing with large corporate businesses alongside those with limited previous experience of working with professional advisers.
Richard is also part of our International team and works with clients with interests around the world particularly international businesses with interests in the UK and Europe.
Joint Managing Partner
Clients view Roger as pragmatic, commercially savvy and astute. His work involves acting for a wide range of stakeholders - leading national insolvency practices, as well as major corporates, investors and directors. Roger is comfortable on either side of a distressed situation and prides himself on understanding where his client wants to get to and doing his upmost to get them there. His work involves buy-outs, acquisitions, advising appointment takers, as well as leading high-profile and complex litigations on behalf of and against directors and office holders. Roger is both highly regarded and well connected. His style is informal, direct and down to earth.
Roger thrives on the day-to-day challenges of being a restructuring lawyer and has enjoyed tremendous success and a national profile. Roger has worked on several complex high-profile brand insolvencies including many sports clubs and retailers. He has also worked on behalf of a number of high-profile bankrupts, and directors in difficult circumstances, both before and after insolvency has occurred.
As Joint Managing Partner, Roger works with the management board to help further develop our business and client relationships. He is committed to understanding how our clients would like to work with us and how we can provide more to our clients than just legal answers.
Fun Training For Results is an exciting sales and customer service training provider in the UK. We work with large sales teams, sales managers and individuals, to deliver truly memorable training that produces results.
Sales Directors look to Fun Training For Results when seeking to motivate their sales teams, searching for truly exciting, effective training that will inspire their teams.
Organisations wanting improved NPS scores, fabulous on-line reviews and happy customers turn to us. Directors looking for training that caters exclusively for their needs and relates to their company values, not an off the shelf, one size fits all approach, use Fun Training For Results!
Fun Training For Results provides exciting, memorable, sales and customer service training that delivers increased sales and happier customers. The Fun Training For Results style of training is unique, exciting and proven to work. Training is created exclusively for each company and continues to be lived, months after delivery.
No-one trains with as much passion and enthusiasm! Inspiration is our speciality.
We have without question the most sensational reviews. Clients tell us they enjoy
the relationship, it feels like we are part of their team. Our clients don’t leave us.
They value the results we bring and frequently refer us.
Managing Director
Sally’s style of training is unique, engaging, fun and it works! Her expertise comes from life at the sharp edge of Sales and Customer Service in commerce and industry. Sally’s reviews detail increased appointment conversion, business won, increased AVO, profit margins impacted, targets smashed and sincerely happy customers!
Contact: sally@funtrainingforresults.com
Direct 01423 637247 Mobile 07432 545692
LGT Wealth Management was founded in 2008 with the aim of offering a fresh approach to wealth management. The plan was simple: place our clients at the heart of our business, providing them with a service designed around what is right for each of them.
From our offices across the UK, including Leeds, we aim to provide an exceptional and transparent service to private clients, companies, charities, trusts and financial intermediaries. Our team has significant experience in dealing with entrepreneurs, advising them both pre and post-sale, while also providing ongoing wealth structuring advice and succession planning advice to individuals and families.
As part of LGT Group, one of the last family-run private banks, we are able to leverage the support of our forward-thinking owners, the Princely Family of Liechtenstein, as we seek out new ways to improve our client experience.
Investment Manager
Steve joined LGT in 2023 as Head of Private Clients in Leeds, following the acquisition of abrdn Capital where he headed up the Leeds office and represented the business in the North of England. Steve has over 25 years’ investment industry experience of helping clients to achieve their financial goals.
Prior to this he spent over 20 years at RBC Brewin Dolphin and as a Senior Investment Manager looked after a £300m client bank of high net worth clients, trusts, corporates and charities. He also sat on their Investment Risk Committee and the CISI Investment Risk & Taxation Exam Panel. Steve graduated with a law degree from the University of Lancaster in 1997, and is a Chartered Wealth Manager (FCSI).
Investment Manager
Charlie is based in Leeds and transferred to LGT in 2023 from abrdn, which he joined in August 2016 having previously spent nearly eight years at Brewin Dolphin. He graduated in 1998 with a 1st class honours degree from Leeds University before starting his career in the city. He has over 25 years of investment experience, is a Chartered Wealth Manager and fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.
McLaren Leeds specialises in the sale of new and used McLaren cars plus servicing, parts and accessories.
Situated on Aire Valley Road, just off the M1, with fantastic access to the A1, catering across the north of England, McLaren Leeds is the eighth UK location in McLaren Automotive’s expanding network of retailers.
McLaren Leeds is operated by Park’s Motor Group, a private family-owned business with a portfolio of over 20 new car franchises in various locations throughout Scotland.
Welcome to the next generation of insurance broking.
Partners& is a Chartered insurance broker providing specialist insurance, employee benefits, risk management and claims advice to businesses and private clients. As a next generation insurance advisory business, Partners& combines the best traditions of broking, which places value in relationships and technical knowledge, modern thinking and intelligent use of technology to ensure our clients experience a better way.
In line with its strategy to continue developing a strong northern presence, Partners& is actively looking to support likeminded businesses in the Yorkshire area.
Our aim is to be the best insurance advisory business in the UK, characterised by:
Client Partner
Tom is a Yorkshire lad, born and bred. He started his insurance career at NFU before moving to Henderson Insurance Brokers in 2008 where he worked his way up to Management Director prior to joining Partners& in December 2020 as a client partner. Tom actively supports an ecosystem of connected Yorkshire businesses and is passionate about offering comprehensive advice to protect client against risk and ensure their business resilience.
0113 887 3805 / 07764 492847
UK Sales Director
Since graduating from the University of Leeds, Jon has worked as a commercial insurance broker specialising in the food manufacturing sector and supporting M&A transactions for Private Equity and trade investors. He has held senior positions at global insurance brokers before joining the Partners& executive team as Sales Director earlier this year. Jon is also involved in a number of charities and is Chair of the Working Option in Education advisory board, committee member of children’s charity KidsOut and a co-founder of the BPFS Black Leaders Network.
m: 07776 340 091
Thomas Coombs is one of the oldest and most respected independent firms of Chartered Accountants, tax, and business advisers in Leeds, Yorkshire. Since our founding in 1878—an impressive 145 years and counting—we have been committed to helping family and owner-managed businesses, as well as charities, solicitors, and even international organisations, navigate their most significant decisions and achieve lasting success. Our rich history is rooted in the heart of Leeds, a vibrant city that perfectly reflects our dynamic approach to modern accounting.
Our directors and management team are dedicated to steering the firm into the contemporary landscape of accounting, ensuring we remain at the forefront of industry developments and technological advancements. Despite the many changes and advancements over the years, one thing remains constant: our unwavering dedication to the clients we serve. We pride ourselves on our proactive, approachable, and forward-thinking ethos. Our passion for helping our clients grow and prosper is unrivalled, and we strive to deliver exceptional service and strategic advice tailored to each client’s unique needs.
If you are seeking a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to your success, we would be delighted to be of service. At Thomas Coombs, we work collaboratively with you, bringing our extensive expertise and innovative solutions to help you achieve your business objectives and secure a prosperous future.
Director
Tom joined Thomas Coombs in 2015 as part of the firm's graduate scheme in the audit and accounts department. Since then, he has demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill, which has enabled him to rise through the ranks. He was promoted to Head of Audit in 2021, where he significantly enhanced the audit processes and team efficiency.
Following his success in that role, he was appointed Director in 2022, a testament to his leadership and expertise. In his current role, Tom manages a diverse client portfolio, primarily focusing on business and tax advisory services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and owner-managed businesses across various sectors. His clients appreciate his hands-on approach and tailored solutions that address their unique business challenges and growth opportunities. Tom also holds the position of senior statutory auditor for a large portfolio of the firm's audit clients. He specialises in conducting audit engagements under the International Standards of Auditing (UK). His expertise extends to auditing a wide array of clients, ranging from single-entity organisations to complex international groups.
The sectors he serves are diverse, including telecommunications, manufacturing, finance, software development, and the motor industry, among others. This broad experience enables him to bring valuable insights and best practices to each engagement. Additionally, Tom is proficient in conducting SRA audits in compliance with the Solicitor Accounts Rules.
tom.bond@thomascoombs.com / 0113 244 9512
Director
Christopher joined Thomas Coombs’ graduate apprenticeship programme in 1992 and has shown remarkable dedication and talent throughout his career. By 2001, he had advanced through the ranks to become a Partner, reflecting his commitment and expertise in the field. Early in his career, Christopher demonstrated his exceptional capabilities by ranking seventh nationally in the Making Financial Decisions component of his foundation exams. Additionally, he was among the top three performers in West Yorkshire at the intermediate level. These early achievements set the stage for his successful career at Thomas Coombs. Over the years, Christopher has become a specialist in advising family-run businesses, leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience to support their unique needs. He now serves as the Head of the Charities and Social Enterprise department, where he plays a crucial role in assisting good causes and not-for-profit organisations. His leadership in this department underscores his commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
With a family background in farming in South Yorkshire, Christopher possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and requirements of owner-managed businesses. This personal connection to the farming industry has allowed him to build a robust and growing portfolio of clients across the region. His clients benefit from his insightful advice and strategic planning, tailored to their specific needs and goals. Christopher's farming values are deeply ingrained in his approach to client service. He is dedicated to helping his clients maximize their profits and retain as much wealth as possible. His practical and client-focused advice ensures that his clients can achieve their financial objectives efficiently and effectively. In addition to his professional achievements, Christopher is known for his strong work ethic, analytical acumen, and ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly. His clients appreciate his proactive approach and his unwavering commitment to their success.
Christopher.darwin@thomascoombs.com / 0113 244 9512
Partner
I am Scott Turner, a Healthcare Practice Partner. My focus is to help new customers buy medical insurance; particularly the self-employed, company directors and professionals. I also specialise in dealing with company policies for 2 employees and above. I am here to help you at every stage of your journey with WPA. You can rest assured that I will help you to choose the right cover at the right price. I'm available however you choose, be it a meeting, by email or over the telephone, at a time that's convenient to you.
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