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Lynn joined Newland as their first full time secretary in 1975 after qualifying at Tameside College as a Private Secretary Linguist. Having been given many opportunities to expand her role and take on new duties, Lynn and her business partner Mike became shareholders in 2006.

Very much involved in the day to day running of the business Lynn has a passion to promote the importance of manufacturing/engineering to the UK economy and is a Board Member of the Manufacturing Technologies Association where she represents the Engineering Industries Association.

Lynn is proud to have received an MBE for services to business in Tameside in 2013.

I’m delighted to be a judge for the third time on the Pride of Tameside Business Awards. It’s is a great opportunity to see the inspiring detail of our local employers and entrepreneurs. Each year I have been blown away by the significant achievements of local businesses.

Who am I?

I am the managing partner at Bromleys and have spent my career here since starting as a trainee in 2007, becoming a partner in 2011 and managing partner in 2023. Alongside my day to day management responsibilities I continue to practice as a Solicitor our Commercial Property and Corporate Team.

Whilst at Bromleys I have also been the clerk of a charitable trust working with the board of trustees to maximise trust assets and ensure good governance.

More recently I have become involved with the Ashton Town Board initiative which is tasked with overseeing the strategic use of £20m of Levelling Up funding for the benefit of Ashton. I have also recently taken on a new role as the President of the Tameside Chamber of Commerce, where I will represent the interests of local Chamber businesses at a regional level.

How can I help you?

I am passionate about business and ensuring that all of our clients whether individuals or organisations benefit from the exposure that I have had to a wide variety of often complex transactions and processes.

Our clients tend to be owner managed businesses where we become part of the wider team with an understanding of the history of the business and goals for the future. These are across a diverse range of sectors including highways infrastructure, storage and distribution, plastics recycling, nursing care, precision engineering, chemical manufacture and many more.

My role now takes me across all areas of law that Bromleys offer which is really exciting and varied. One thing that unites all the departments is the positive difference that we can make to someone’s life through the law and it is this that makes this work so incredibly rewarding.

A bit more about me

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my young family and getting out in the great outdoors mountain biking, walking and the occasional paddleboard session. We have an appetite for challenges and don’t mind getting wet and muddy along the way!

As a member of Saddleworth Round Table, taking the minutes as secretary for 2025, I enjoy taking part in the events we organise to raise much needed funds for a variety of good causes from youth football, goat therapy to disability adaptations.

As a proud Tameside business owner, born and bred in the borough, I am delighted to be a judge for the Pride of Tameside Awards 2026.

My business journey has been shaped by the incredible support of my family, friends, fellow business owners, and the wider Tameside community. Having experienced first-hand the resilience, hard work, and dedication required to build and grow a business, I understand the challenges that many local businesses face and the achievements they work tirelessly to accomplish.

Recognition through awards can be a powerful experience. Since winning Entrepreneur of the Year in 2024, I have seen the positive impact that recognition can have—not only personally, but across our entire team. The award boosted morale, strengthened our ambition, and motivated us to continue growing and striving for success.

It is a real honour to be involved in celebrating the outstanding individuals and businesses that make Tameside such a special place. I am excited to learn more about the achievements taking place across the borough and to help recognise those who are making a positive difference in our community.