Member Article

This week’s Yorkshire appointments

Langleys Solicitors, Christian Hunt

The corporate team at Langleys Solicitors has boosted its ranks with the appointment of solicitor Andrew Gawley.

Andrew joins the York firm after completing his training contract with Watson Burton in Newcastle, having completed the Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School.

Christian Hunt, who heads up the corporate team at Langleys, said: “Andrew joins the team at an exciting time, he is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable young lawyer who will bring a fresh perspective to our clients and we are delighted he has joined us.

“His arrival further strengthens our growing team which has seen an increase in transactional activity during the course of this year.”

hlw Keeble Hawson, Elizabeth Davies, Kate Mawer, James Burdekin and Fiona Ward

hlw Keeble Hawson is further strengthening its Sheffield and Doncaster offices with the appointment of four newly qualified solicitors.

The four young lawyers are on board permanently after joining as trainees in 2012. James Burdekin joins the corporate department at Commercial House, Sheffield, where his colleague Fiona Ward is a member of the commercial property team.

Kate Mawer starts her legal career with the private client practice at the firm’s Old Cathedral Vicarage offices in the city, while Elizabeth Davies boosts the clinical negligence team in Doncaster.

Ron Whitlam, senior partner at hlw Keeble Hawson, said: “Our rigorous selection process ensures that we recruit only the highest calibre of candidates in what are particularly competitive times for both recent legal graduates, and those completing their training contracts.

“This ensures that hlw Keeble Hawson can continue to offer the excellent service on which our reputation is built.”

Cicada Communications, Richard Abbott

Harrogate-based Cicada Communications has appointed experienced business journalist Richard Abbott as account director.

Di Burton, managing director of Cicada Communications, said: “Cicada Communications was built on a strong B2B client base. Our strategy now is to further develop this area – and who better to lead the charge than Richard.”

Richard said: “My aim is to help businesses enhance their reputation by using my industry contacts and deep understanding of how journalists work. As the economy recovers, there has never been a better time to ensure your voice is heard.

“Cicada Communications always impressed me as a journalist – now I’m looking forward to helping to develop the business further.”

Prior to Yorkshire Business Insider, Richard was deputy editor of the trade magazine Marketing and on the successful launch of advertising industry magazine Campaign in the Middle East, which saw him based in Dubai.

Richard works predominantly on business-to-business client accounts, including Langleys Solicitors, Finance Yorkshire, Lorien Engineering and the Institute of Directors (IoD).

Irwin Mitchell (Sheffield), Natalie Hager

The Sheffield office of Irwin Mitchell has boosted its Corporate & Commercial team with the appointment of Solicitor Natalie Hager.

Natalie joins Irwin Mitchell from British Telecom where she worked in the organisation’s Corporate and Major Transactions team.

Natalie said: “I’m excited to be joining Irwin Mitchell, particularly as it is very well known in the Yorkshire market place for its high quality client base and corporate advisory expertise.

“The firm has continued to invest in growing its Business Legal Services team and I look forward to working with the team and supporting this expansion in the future.”

Irwin Mitchell recently announced that in Yorkshire during the first half of 2014, it advised on deals with a total value of £423 million.

Crown Paints, Ian Atkinson

Crown Paints has appointed a new site manager at its Hull plant to drive forward new advances in manufacturing as part of a major investment programme.

Ian Atkinson joins the paint manufacturer as Hull site manager, with a remit to develop and deliver a clearly focused strategy for the plant.

David McCombe, manufacturing director at Crown Paints, said: “Ian will make a significant contribution to the ongoing success of our business and we are looking forward to the opportunities ahead.

“Our mission to remain at the forefront of the industry is illustrated by the introduction of innovative initiatives such as the new high speed filling line.

“Continuous investment in our manufacturing facilities, both at Hull and our other site at Darwen, Lancashire, will help us to maintain and continuously deliver our excellent track record of manufacturing.

“We are proud to be one of the largest long standing paint manufacturers in the UK – and delivering excellence in manufacturing is key to us staying in this position for the long term.”

IoD (East Yorkshire) Pat Coyle

Pat Coyle has been appointed the new chair of the East Yorkshire branch of the Institute of Directors (IoD).

She succeeds Richard Tuplin who steps down after seven years in the role.

Richard Tuplin said: “Pat is absolutely right for this role and it’s a great appointment for the region. This is a time of tremendous change and opportunity for the Humber and I’m delighted that Pat will be leading the IoD into what I believe will be a prosperous and exciting period.”

Natalie Sykes, the regional director for the IoD in Yorkshire and the Humber, said: “Pat brings a wealth of business experience and knowledge of the IoD to the role of chair – the East Yorkshire branch couldn’t be in better hands as it starts a new chapter in its history.

“Richard is to be congratulated for a very successful period at the helm of the branch, growing the membership and making the IoD’s voice very clearly heard across the Humber business community.”

Clarion, Emma Dann

Emma Dann has joined Clarion’s corporate finance team as an associate. She returns to Leeds having previously worked at Eversheds and Addleshaw Goddard.

Paul King, partner in Clarion’s corporate finance practice said: “Emma has extensive corporate finance experience and will be a welcome addition to the team as Clarion continues to grow its share of the regional corporate finance market.

“There have been a number of appointments to the corporate team over the last few months highlighting the continued expansion of the department.

“This is not only a reflection of improving confidence amongst businesses, but the fact that Clarion is recognised as one of the go-to firms for businesses that want to get their deals done.”

Provide Education, Casey Bullen

Barnsley-based Provide Education has appointed a new recruitment consultant, Casey Bullen.

Provide Education is a specialist education recruitment agency which offers a 24-hour rapid response service, placing supply teachers and other staff into jobs in schools.

Provide Education director Katie Buckle said: “It has been great to welcome Casey on board. She has settled in very well and quickly built up relationships with schools and job candidates alike.

“Casey has already brought on some new schools and recruited new teachers.”

Joe Manby Ltd. Rob Chapman

Family-owned event services supplier - which this year celebrates 40 years in business - Joe Manby Limited has appointed a new designer.

Rob Chapman joins the Harrogate-based company after graduating from Leeds Metropolitan University with a degree in design.

Rob said: “After working for a supermarket group and gigging around the country with my band, I’m looking forward to applying the knowledge and skills gained from both my degree and industry internships to my role at Joe Manby Limited.”

Richard Manby, company director, said: “We are delighted to have Rob joining us. His fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be a great asset and he is a highly beneficial addition to our design team.”

CDS Energy Services Ltd, Glenn Sibbick

CDS Energy Services Ltd has appointed Glenn Sibbick as business development director in a bid to strengthen its position in the sector as it looks to continue its rapid growth.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .