Square One Law Welcomes New Partners

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Square One Law welcomes new partners

Square One Law Welcomes New Partners

Date

April 3, 2025

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We are thrilled to have appointed two new partners to our Corporate and Commercial Property teams as we continue to increase our presence in the North of England.

Phil Gregory has joined as a Commercial Property Partner from Shoosmiths, where he was a Partner in the firm’s Leeds office.

With over 20 years’ experience advising regional and national clients, Phil works with businesses from an array of sectors, specialising in commercial and mixed-use development, regeneration projects, large transactions and landlord and tenant. Phil particularly has a focus on new retail and roadside developments schemes for regional and national developers.

Corporate and renewable energy specialist, Amy Wanless, has been recruited as a Corporate Partner, from her role as in-house Senior Legal Counsel for global energy powerhouse, Aggreko.

Amy brings valuable market-leading experience of working on high-profile, UK and international mergers and acquisitions, private equity and VC investments, overseeing shareholder and joint venture agreements, EMI option schemes and company reorganisations.

A photograph of the team at Square One Law stood outside their office welcoming the new hires. From left to right there is Michael Shuker, Matthew Thompson, Amy Wanless, John Hammill, Phil Gregory, Mark Lazenby and Gill Hunter.

Left to right: Michael Shuker, Matthew Thompson, Amy Wanless, John Hammill, Phil Gregory, Mark Lazenby, Gill Hunter.

Gill Hunter, Managing Partner, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Amy and Phil to Square One Law.

Corporate and commercial property are two areas where we’ve seen significant growth, and these appointments are key to ensuring we continue delivering the exceptional client service that we’re known for.

Their expertise strengthens our commitment to providing high-quality, commercially focused advice — working in a way that truly supports our clients’ goals. We’re excited to have them join the team.”

These recruitments follow a strong year for Square One Law, during which we achieved B Corp Certification – placing us among the top 10 ranked UK law firms – and recorded our strongest financial performance to date.

Phil said:

“I am very excited about joining such a progressive and distinctive firm in Square One Law. The ethos of providing client focused, results driven advice and from a mentality where all our team are empowered to be brave, creative and ultimately their natural selves really strikes a chord with me.

I look forward to being part of the firm’s journey as we look to grow and evolve the business with this vision at the heart of everything we do.”

Amy said:

“I am incredibly proud to join Square One, a firm with a reputation for outstanding client service and whose values as a B Corp are echoed throughout the business.

I’m thrilled to be part of the team and look forward to contributing to the firm’s strong reputation for excellent client service.”