Stockport-based ONP Solicitors has announced it is expanding its Leeds operation in an effort to meet rising demand for its conveyancing and remortgage services in the area.
The firm says it originally opened its Leeds base as a “satellite office” in May last year but has “grown organically” to the point of accommodating over 30 Case Managers at the start of 2023.
The company is now aiming to accelerate this growth to the point of 100 conveyancers being based in its Yorkshire office – an area which the firm says is a “hub of conveyancing talent”.
The expansion will be led by Craig Underwood, Chief Operating Officer and Mark Tosetti, Group Partnership Director, who both joined from Optima Legal at the end of 2022.
“Our goal is to continue our growth in a sustainable and manageable way, putting people at the heart of our business,” said the firm’s CEO, Nick Hale:
“Under the leadership of Craig and Mark, we aim to continue to train and develop an experienced team in the conveyancing industry that can provide the best possible customer outcomes. We will continue to innovate and utilise cutting-edge technology to benefit both customers and our partners.
Our goal is to develop a culture where everyone in the business is focused on the customer experience – from instruction to completion.”
Within the expansion strategy, ONP say they plan to hire experienced sale and purchase colleagues to complement the existing remortgage team. In parallel, ONP Solicitors is seeking people new to the sector, looking to train and develop and train talent for the future in Leeds and other existing locations.
Craig Underwood commented:
“Our expansion in Leeds comes with a commitment to provide the best possible service to our clients.
With a strong focus on people, technology, and a transformative attitude, ONP is poised to become one of the leading providers of conveyancing services in the UK.”
The firm said that it is “primed for success” throughout the remainder of the year due to its “unwavering focus on speed and quality of service”.
