TLT bolsters corporate expertise with partner hire in Manchester

Law firm TLT has continued the growth of its national corporate team with the appointment of Victoria Zivkovic as partner in its Manchester office.

Victoria has joined TLT from Irwin Mitchell where she has been instrumental in building up its corporate practice, being recognised as a leading corporate lawyer and a go-to advisor in the northwest.

Victoria has over 20 years’ experience advising on all aspects of corporate transactions including M&A, private equity and venture capital investments. Recognised as a Next Generation Partner in the independent Legal 500 Directory, she also has experience advising on complex re-organisations, restructurings and partnerships. She has supported the growth and development of top regional, national and international businesses, having also previously worked at PwC legal.

At TLT, Victoria will join the national corporate team, supporting businesses across all the firm’s key sectors including financial services; retail; leisure, food and drink; real estate; and digital.

James Chadwick, head of location in Manchester said: “In 2023 we celebrated the tenth anniversary of TLT in Manchester. During that period, the firm has grown from a founding team of three to nearly 200 colleagues. We have experienced phenomenal growth and have continued to invest in our resources to ensure we deliver a best-in-class service to clients. We’re delighted to welcome Victoria to the team, adding further bench strength to our corporate team and supporting the next stage of our investment in growth in Manchester.”

Andrew Webber, head of corporate at TLT commented: “It’s been an exceptional year of growth for our national corporate team both in terms of revenue and headcount. Victoria’s appointment will support our national growth strategy, which has recently seen us add to our senior corporate capabilities in London, Birmingham and Edinburgh, to ensure we continue to meet the growing needs of our clients. 

“Victoria is a well-known, respected and trusted legal advisor who has a reputation of delivering quick and efficient results, providing exceptional support to clients. We’re pleased to welcome Victoria to the team.”

Commenting on her appointment, Victoria said: “TLT’s corporate team has an impressive track record of undertaking outstanding work for its clients, and I’m looking forward to being part of its continued success. TLT is known for being one of the most progressive firms in the UK and I was very much drawn to its ambitions to drive female talent to the top. It’s an exciting time to be joining TLT.”

Victoria’s appointment will support the continued growth of TLT’s offering in the Northwest and drive the expansion of the firm’s national footprint. The news follows the recent announcement of three colleagues being promoted to partner in Manchester, as well as several key lateral hires in the region, including the appointment of Matthew Johnson as legal director in the housing and regeneration team.

The news comes ahead of TLT’s much-anticipated move to Eden, Salford – designed to be one of the UK’s most sustainable office buildings – for its new home in Manchester. The new office space will support the firm’s growth ambitions, whilst also bringing TLT one step closer to achieving its net-zero targets and enhancing its flexible working offering.

The firm was awarded Manchester Law Firm of the Year in 2022 and has also celebrated a number of nominations this year in regional awards. These have included Kirsty Wilson being shortlisted for the Young Corporate Lawyer of the Year Award at the Insider North West Young Professionals Awards; and three nominations at the Legal 500 Northern PowerHouse Awards.