Hearty congratulations to Matthew Kelly who was added to The Roll of Solicitors today!

Matthew works in our Litigation & Financial Irregularity Department and was an outstanding trainee. Now the hard work really starts but we're sure Matthew will relish the opportunity!

Senior Partner Andrew McHale has agreed to sponsor his old school rugby team at St Ambrose College, Hale Barns.

Andrew was approached by another former Ambrosian, Mike Pearls of MC2, regarding the proposal and Andrew was more than happy to oblige and delighted at the opportunity to be able to give something back to school.

The McHale & Co logo will feature on the newly designed rugby kit.

The sponsorship of St Ambrose College’s rugby team is a welcome addition to the other local teams that McHale & Co sponsors including Bowden Rugby Club and Oisins Gaelic Football Club.

We are delighted to add Nick Ball to our conveyancing team. Nick has over 12 years experience of working in property sales, most recently for Vital Space. Nick’s Estate Agency background gives him a well rounded perspective of dealing with transactions from all points of view. Customer focus is at the heart of Nick’s way of thinking-that’s why he is a perfect fit for our Conveyancing team.

Nick you are very welcome to McHale & Co!

McHale Sports client, Liam Cooper, has joined Huddersfield Town on a season long loan from Hull City. Liam, who turns 20 in August, will continue his development under Lee Clark.

Darren Bossons says "Liam had a number of clubs wanting him for the 2011/12 season but Huddersfield Town represents an excellent destination and a team likely to push for promotion to the Championship".

Liam said "When a club like Huddersfield are willing to take you, it's an opportunity I wasn't willing to reject."

"The manager said we're going to have a good go this year so hopefully we can push for the automatic places."

"It's a big squad and the competition is brilliant. There is no room for complacency and football is every man for himself when you're trying to get into the team.".

Lee Clark told the club website: "We have found it really hard to find a quality left-sided centre half since I've been here. Peter Clark has done terrifically on that side but Liam would give us a bit of balance."

"As well as being a very aggressive boy with excellent reading of the game, Liam brings extra pace and mobility to the centre-back area."

Liam has been part of the Scotland Under-19 international squad and made his debut for Hull City in the Carling Cup in August 2008 when he was aged just 16. He made his Premier League debut the following season and went on to play twice in the top flight.