Whickham-based firm Peter Ross is pleased to announce a major development in its service offering with the appointment of highly regarded North East commercial law specialist John Cook. John joins the firm to spearhead a new commercial law department, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a strong track record in delivering tailored legal solutions for business clients.
John is joined by his long-standing team, Katie Richardson and Laura Thomas, who worked alongside him at respected North East firm Butterworths Solicitors, prior to its sale in 2024. The team’s arrival marks the creation of a dedicated commercial law service within Peter Ross, designed to meet the growing needs of business clients across the UK.
The new department will be based in Peter Ross’s Jarrow office, serving clients on a national scale, with a clear focus on the commercial property sector. Advising on leasehold transactions, property acquisitions, business purchases, investments, and sales, the team will offer straightforward, sensibly priced legal solutions backed by deep sector knowledge and a commercial mindset.
John Cook said, “I’m delighted to be joining Peter Ross & Co at such an exciting time. Legal services are diversifying at a faster pace than ever before and we see a real opportunity for a commercial property offering that sits in the market as a viable alternative to city firms. We want to be first call for clients when looking for a commercial property lawyer and we’re really looking forward to welcoming clients of Peter Ross & Co both old and new to the team”.
This strategic move not only enhances Peter Ross’s legal offering but sends a clear message to the market – the firm is open for business and ready to support companies with credible expertise, fresh energy, and a genuinely client-focused approach.
Plans are already in motion to open a further office in Penrith, positioning the firm to better support businesses in Cumbria, a region the commercial team has worked in extensively and continues to serve with strong local insight and longstanding relationships.
Peter Ross commented, “We’ve focused heavily on residential conveyancing and our more general private client services for some time. Now, we’re proud to offer a high-quality, commercial solution for our business clients needing easy-to-access legal support. We’re absolutely thrilled to have John and his team on board.”
With commercial transactions continuing to show strong activity and demand for experienced, reliable legal support increasing, Peter Ross is well-positioned to become a go-to provider for business clients throughout the North East, Cumbria, and beyond.