Franklins Welcomes Lisa Garley-Evans as Associate Partner to Lead New Legal Process Outsourcing Department
We are delighted to announce that Lisa Garley-Evans has joined Franklins as an Associate Partner, heading up our new Legal Process Outsourcing Department. The department will offer outsourced legal services to businesses who want regular access to legal expertise without the overheads of employing an in-house lawyer or paying legal fees by the hour. The service is designed to be flexible and scalable to meet the needs and budget of each client.
Lisa joins Franklins with over 20 years of experience as General Counsel for multinational FMCG businesses working cross-jurisdictionally across Europe and the Americas.
She will work with clients to truly understand their business and identify challenges and opportunities and develop commercial strategic solutions. This includes offering support and guidance on matters relating to:
- compliance policies
- legal risk profiling and mitigation
- strategic support
- employee matters
- supplier contracts
- data compliance
- company secretary duties
- commercial overview
- regulatory support
- intellectual property matters
- reduction of external legal fees
Lisa also has experience with mergers, acquisitions and disposals and will also be supporting and assisting the growth of the Corporate Team at Franklins.
Lisa said:
“I am really excited to head up this new function and bring my in-house experience working with multi-national corporations, to Franklins’ clients, particularly with the support of the specialist lawyers at Franklins. I’m looking forward to bringing an alternative legal solution to our current and future clients.”
Andrea Smith, Equity Partner, said:
“We have known for a long time that there was a gap in the market for outsourced legal advice. We felt that with Lisa’s knowledge and expertise in this field this is the perfect time for the Firm to establish our Legal Process Outsourcing department. We wish Lisa all the best in this new and important role.”
You can find out more about Legal Process Outsourcing here.
Written by Andrea Smith
Partner, Business Services at Franklins Solicitors LLP
Specialises in business services and commercial property, led by Andrea Smith (Partner, Solicitor & Head of Business Services) and Christopher Buck (Partner), supported by two trainee solicitors and a commercial property assistant based in Northampton.
Andrea Smith is a Partner and Head of Business Services at Franklins Solicitors LLP, overseeing the Corporate, Commercial Property, Employment, and Intellectual Property teams. With a strong specialism in mergers, acquisitions, and disposals, Andrea also advises on shareholder agreements, restructures, joint ventures, and general company law matters. Her clients range from owner-managed businesses to large international organisations.
Andrea is known for her flexible, client-focused approach. She also plays an active role in the local business community as a Director of Northampton Town Centre Ltd and has received multiple awards, including Commercial Lawyer of the Year (Midlands, 2016) and Partner of the Year (2017).
In her spare time, Andrea enjoys running and hopes to one day complete the Great Wall of China marathon.
