Trio Joins Manchester Office of Bermans as expansion continues

Law firm Bermans has made three strategic hires to bolster its litigation, asset-based lending recoveries and private client teams.

Mike Carter, Adam Tiesteel and Jobeth Copping-Barrett are all based in Bermans’ Manchester office.

Their arrival continues the firm’s expansion following the recent appointments of property partner Usha Sharma, corporate partner Paul Edels and paralegal Paul Rabbette at the Liverpool office.

Mike has joined Bermans as a litigation partner from Slater Heelis. He has more than 15 years’ litigation and dispute resolution experience.

He advises a diverse client base including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, property developers, secured lenders, professional practices and individuals.

His areas of expertise encompass an array of issues, including contract, property and construction disputes, professional negligence, shareholder and partnership disputes, intellectual property and contested probate.

Mike is recognised as a recommended lawyer in The Legal 500 directory and is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.

Before starting his legal career in 2007, he spent 20 years in the shipping and logistics sector in a variety of commercial and managerial roles.

Jobeth has joined Bermans as a senior associate in the private client department after moving from Sinclair Law.

She supports clients on their future and estate planning, including the preparation of wills, lasting power of attorney applications, trusts, probate applications and estate administration.

Adam has joined Bermans as an associate in the ABL recoveries team from Greenhalgh Kerr Solicitors. He qualified as a solicitor in 2020 and has focused on recoveries and enforcement since completing his legal practice course in 2018.

Jon Davage, managing director of Bermans and the firm’s head of corporate, said: “We continue to attract high-calibre individuals to the practice and our three latest recruits are testament to this. They are an excellent fit for the firm.

“Mike worked with our head of litigation Andrew Koffman at a previous firm and it’s great to see them reunited.

“Jobeth’s appointment enables us to offer a private client advice as part of our full service to business owners.

“Our ABL recoveries team continues to thrive and Adam is a welcome addition to the ranks with his dedication and experience in the sector.

“In line with increasing demand and nationwide referrals from other professional service providers, we are planning additional key strategic hires during the course of 2025. We have an active calendar for the year ahead and a healthy pipeline across all practice areas.”

Bermans is part of MAPD Group, which was founded by Brian Cullen and Joanna Kingston-Davies in 2020 to power the growth of local law firms nationally through acquisition. The initials stand for Making a Positive Difference