North West

Welcome to the Law Society in the North West

Here you will find information on your regional Law Society contacts, and how the Law Society can assist, support and promote you and your firm in the North West.

Geographical coverage

Our North West region covers Cumbria, Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and Merseyside.

The Law Society in the North West

Our aims within the region are to:

• work with solicitor members to understand their needs in order to represent their interests within the Law Society.
• inform solicitors of Law Society services and activities taking place in their region.
• promote the profession to outside bodies (for example media, businesses, and professional organisations).

Your regional representatives

Regional manager - Mrs Joanne McLeod

Jo has been regional manager for the North West since October 1999. Prior to joining the Law Society she was marketing and PR manager for a top ten charity.

Telephone: 0161 763 6821
Mobile: 07980 725573
Email: joanne.mcleod@lawsociety.org.uk

Regional development executive - Mr Ravinder Hothi

Rav joined the Law Society in March 2005 having studied law in Manchester. Rav is always keen to engage with more of the membership in the North West and will be happy to hear from any firms or solicitors on any concerns or issues they may have.

Telephone: 0161 432 3002
Mobile: 07816 929749
Email: ravinder.hothi@lawsociety.org.uk

Address for correspondence: Regional Support,
5th floor, Capital Tower,
Greyfriars Road,
Cardiff CF10 3AG

Regional report

The Law Society produces a regional review for the North West.
March 2012 (PDF, 244kb)

Regional events

The Law Society organises a number of training seminars and networking events in the North West.
Find Law Society events in the North West

Local Junior Lawyers Divisions

There are a number of local groups across the North West that provide support, organise events and provide networking opportunities for junior lawyers.
Find your local Junior Lawyers Division

The Law Society also runs a group for junior lawyers in the North West.
Read more

Local Law Societies

The Law Society works closely alongside independent local law societies and other groups across the country. Follow the links below for information on the wider networks in the region.
The Association of North Western Law Societies
Carlisle and District Law Society
Liverpool Law Society
Manchester Law Society
Oldham Law Society