Corporate heavyweight joins law firm Lodders as an equity partner

Midlands and South West law firm Lodders has announced the appointment of Warwickshire corporate law specialist Steve Halkett as an equity partner to drive further strategic growth of the firm’s corporate and M&A (mergers and acquisitions) work.

Steve joins Lodders following a tenure of more than 18 years at Wright Hassall, where he was a partner and head of the corporate team, advising business owners and SMEs on all types of transactions. He rebuilt the firm’s corporate team during the pandemic, leading it towards strong growth.

At Lodders, he will further build the Business Services group’s corporate and restructuring offering alongside the firm’s Graham Spalding and Bradley Quin. Steve will also work closely with Lodders’ existing partners to help the firm realise its ambitious growth plans.

Steve says: “I was drawn to the strength and breadth of the team at Lodders and the way in which it moves as one, as well as the overall buzz of the firm – I really wanted to be a part of that! In my new role, I am looking forward to working with my fellow partners and the experienced and successful corporate team to cultivate further growth. I will be