David Varley Email and Phone Number

I work for the Council's Legal Department and advise on a wide range of matters, principally in relation to commercial property transactions, the provision of grants and loans, and State aid, but also in connection with landlord and tenant matters, charities, and local government law in general.Highlights so far include disposing of the Council's Light Industrial Estate portfolio, negotiating terms for the construction of Northern Ballet's new HQ at Quarry Hill, setting up the Council's… Show more I work for the Council's Legal Department and advise on a wide range of matters, principally in relation to commercial property transactions, the provision of grants and loans, and State aid, but also in connection with landlord and tenant matters, charities, and local government law in general.Highlights so far include disposing of the Council's Light Industrial Estate portfolio, negotiating terms for the construction of Northern Ballet's new HQ at Quarry Hill, setting up the Council's "Building Hope" charity in connection with the Sri Lankan tsunami, helping Farsley Celtic football club to secure ownership of their ground, funding for a new railway station and associated infrastructure at Kirkstall Forge, and the provision of funding for the development of the Aire Valley Enterprise Zone.Current challenges include work in connection with East Leeds Orbital Road, and funding arrangements for the development of the new North/South stand at Headingley Stadium. Show less

The next step on the ladder. Part of a bigger team and dealing with more complex transactions. Dealing with the contract for hosting the RAC Rally was a highlight.

Member of a small team dealing with all legal work for the Council. A wonderful introduction into the world of Local Government!

Clerk to the senior residential conveyancing partner.