Yorkshire law firm, LCF Law, has made a significant senior appointment and two internal promotions.
Sarah Hargreaves has been appointed as head of human resources (HR) at the firm. With 25 years’ experience in HR, Sarah brings a wealth of strategic and hands-on expertise from a broad range of industries including technology, education, and professional services.
She has helped several technology companies scale-up and guided them through periods of rapid growth. Most recently she worked at Yorkshire Water as an HR business partner.
Reflecting on her career to date, Sarah said: “I started working in HR initially taking a temporary role on return from travelling. I was planning to teach after studying English but found HR really interesting and engaging.
“What drew me to LCF Law was the opportunity to really shape the people agenda. There’s a clear business strategy in place, and I want to ensure our people strategy aligns, enabling colleagues to thrive and develop, whilst all working towards the same growth goal.”
Sarah will also focus on supporting staff wellbeing, developing the organisational culture, and embedding tools that help everyone to work smarter.
Alongside Sarah’s appointment, Erin Keeling has been promoted to human resources adviser. Erin joined LCF Law in July 2024 as an HR administrator, having previously been a professional ballet dancer, before moving into insurance and business administration following an injury.
Since joining, Erin has played a pivotal role in HR operations, particularly during a transitional period whilst a new head of HR was recruited. Erin is currently completing her Level 5 CIPD qualification and is leading initiatives around employee wellbeing, employee engagement and performance reviews.
Leanne Rogers, meanwhile, has been promoted to accounts team leader. Leanne, who has been with LCF Law for almost 20 years, now manages a team of five within the accounts department. Having joined the profession straight from school, Leanne has witnessed the legal industry’s transformation firsthand.
“When I first started working at LCF Law we had to dial-up the bank from one modem in the corner every 15 minutes and print off receipts for transactions! Of course, everything is now paperless, and the pace of change has been phenomenal.”
Leanne added: “I’ve grown with the role and the firm over the years, and it’s a really great place to work. I’ve also had the opportunity to gain new qualifications and am currently part way through a three-year associate qualification with the Institute of Legal Finance and Management (ILFM), which the firm is very supportive of.”
LCF Law’s managing partner, Ragan Montgomery, said: “These appointments reflect our ongoing commitment to attracting senior hires that have a strategic and people led approach to helping grow the business, whilst also nurturing and promoting from within.
“Our goal is to ensure that our team are all fully equipped to support the firm’s growth and evolution, and Sarah, Erin and Leanne all play an invaluable part in this.”
