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This week’s Yorkshire appointments

Legatus Law, Naeem Siraj and Minal Supri

Yorkshire law firm Legatus has rapidly expanded since its launch 18 months ago is growing its team, and has made two key appointments.

Legatus Law, founded by Rashmi Dubé, has taken on lawyer Naeem Siraj and paralegal Minal Supri to join the team at the Leeds-based practice.

Since launching the firm in 2013, Legatus has opened a base in the City of London, which has just celebrated its first birthday, and Naeem and Minal will also support work on behalf of clients based in the capital.

Speaking about the expansion, Rashmi said: “Naeem and Minal bring a huge amount of experience and knowledge to Legatus Law allowing us to give an even more comprehensive service to our existing clients and expand our range of services available to potential clients.

“After 18 months, I am thrilled to be expanding Legatus with more clients signing up from both Yorkshire and London. The growth is a testament to the hard work that my team have put into the firm so far and I am looking forward to continuing to expand in the months ahead.”

Clarion, Sue Fox, Simon Sharpe and Danielle Schofield

Leeds law firm Clarion has further expanded its costs and litigation funding team with the appointments of Sue Fox, Simon Sharpe and Danielle Schofield.

These latest hires follow the promotion of head of Clarion’s costs and litigation funding team, Andrew McAulay, to partner in the summer.

Andrew comments: “Since the Jackson Reforms came into effect in April 2013, lawyers have been faced with the additional and onerous task of preparing cost budgets and, as a result, many are turning to costs lawyers and outsourcing this specialist work.

“We have established a strong reputation in this niche sector and consequently our workload is continuing to grow.

“These latest appointments will not only enable us to maintain high levels of client service, but also, with Sue’s arrival, we will be able us to focus on developing a cost budgeting specialism.”

24 Seven Communications Ltd, Marshall Frieze

Telecommunications network operator 24 Seven Communications Ltd, has appointed Marshall Frieze to join the company as director of New Business Sales.

Marshall said: “We have identified some really exciting and innovative opportunities with new products, and part of my role will be to oversee their development and deliver them to market.

“Over the years, I’ve been impressed with the work 24 Seven has done and have already been made to feel very welcome since joining the business.”

Speaking about the appointment, David Samuel, founder and MD of 24 Seven said: “This is an exciting time for our business.

Over the coming months we’ll be introducing a new portfolio of products including mobile voice and data solutions across all of the major networks.

This senior appointment is a key strategic part of growing 24 Seven and developing these services. Marshall brings many years of experience to the business and is already showing his worth to our operation.“

DTZ (Leeds), Louise Slevin

DTZ has appointed Louise Slevin as Surveyor based in the Leeds office. She will join the office’s Retail Management team.

Louise joins from Wm Morrison Supermarkets where she has been undertaking estate management across the North of England for the past 7 years.

At DTZ she will specialise in Retail Asset Management, dealing with Shopping Centre and High Street retail investment properties on behalf of clients including CIT and DTZ Investment Management.

Carl Howarth, director and head of Property Management for DTZ Leeds and Newcastle commented: “Louise joins the team at an exciting time when we are witnessing investor appetite in the regions at new highs since the grip of the recession.

“Our clients require intelligent, proactive property management to achieve their asset strategies and Louise’s track record is a natural fit in delivering best in class services to our retail investor clients.”

Twinkl Educational Publishing, Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson has joined Twinkl Educational Publishing as their chief operations officer, and will be providing direction and strategy on how to move this growing company forward, both nationally and globally.

He previously spent 10 years within the music industry, project managing large recording and promotional projects.

Jonathan Seaton, CEO of Twinkl added, “Mark will be a huge asset to our already successful team. He has both the expertise and the insight to really drive the business forward, which will be of huge benefit to teachers and children across the world.”

Baker Tilly, (Leeds and Hull)

Accountancy firm Baker Tilly has taken on 12 new starters at its offices in Leeds and Hull.

The group of trainees, which consists of 10 graduates and two school leavers will be working in the Audit department as Audit Assistants.

They will start their Baker Tilly careers on an intensive training course which lasts six weeks and will continue to study for their Association of Accounting Technician’s (AAT) or Association for Chartered Accountants (ACA) certificates throughout the next five years after which they will be fully qualified.

Kevin O’Connor, Regional Managing Partner for the Baker Tillys’ Yorkshire and the North East region said: ‘It is fantastic that we’ve taken on so many new starters in the North region this year. These trainees are the future of the firm and it is important that we continue to invest in the best talent that the region has to offer.’

Watson Burton (Leeds), Anthony Rance

Anthony Rance has joined national law firm Watson Burton as an associate in the commercial litigation team.

Based in the company’s Leeds office, Rance will advise clients nationally on a broad range of commercial cases, including disputes arising out of commercial contracts, distressed IT and outsourcing projects, professional negligence claims and energy disputes.

Previously a litigation associate at Pinsent Masons in London and Leeds, Anthony has a wealth of litigation experience.

Andrew Johnson, head of Watson Burton’s commercial litigation practice, said: “Anthony brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience which will enable us to continue to provide high levels of service to our clients as the practice grows.”

Springfield Healthcare Group, Mark Beadle

Springfield Healthcare Group has appointed Mark Beadle to the board of the company as non-executive chairman.

Mark was introduced to the group’s chief executive, Graeme Lee, by BGF (Business Growth Fund), a minority shareholder in the Yorkshire and Humber-based business and a growth capital investor.

Mark was previously chief operating officer at Priory Healthcare Group, chief executive at Capio Nightingale - which operates the Florence Nightingale Hospital - and managing director at Aitch Care Homes (ACH) which was sold in April.

Graeme Lee, group chief executive, Springfield Healthcare Group said: “Mark’s first-hand experience in the healthcare sector will be incredibly valuable as we continue to implement our strategy.

“With the help of BGF’s investment, we have been growing the business over the past two years, and we’re excited about fresh ideas and strategic advice that Mark brings to the table.”

Nexus Vehicle Rental, Dean Rose

Nexus Vehicle Rental, the UK’s leading corporate vehicle rental provider is delighted to announce the appointment of Dean Rose as its Head of Account Management. Dean will play an integral role at Nexus by leading and managing both the in-house and field based Account Management team

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