Movers & Shakers
HB&O welcomes two new co-owners Midlands-based Accountancy and Finance firm, HB&O, has announced the promotion of two new co-owners: Simon Turner and Stuart Grosvenor.
Local law firm announces host of promotions
The new ownership structure will see Simon and Stuart join Directors Mark Ashfield, Helen Coombes and Wayne Gutteridge. The firm has offices in Leamington Spa and Coventry and employs over one hundred people. Their key service offerings are tax, audit, compliance services, Virtual Finance Office and corporate finance. With ambitious plans for the future, HB&O are committed to providing a
In addition, Jas Thiara, Head of Criminal Litigation & Motoring Offences and Shelley DeWorringham, Head of Family department have also been promoted to Senior Associate Solicitors. Elsewhere, there have been two promotions in the Nuneaton office, longstanding member of the Private Client Department, Sarah Darby has become Senior Associate, Wills & Probate Executive and Deepak Badhan has been appointed Team Leader, Conveyancing Executive. The promotions come at a time where the firm is seeing continuing organic growth across a number of departments and in particular in their Southam and the recently acquired Stratford-upon-Avon office. Commenting on the promotions, Cathy Wahlberg, Managing Director at Alsters Kelley said, ‘This is a great way to start our new financial year – all the promotions are very well deserved and recognise all their valuable contributions and achievements to date. ‘I would like to congratulate all our newly promoted colleagues and look forward to seeing them prosper and look forward to their future input in the development and growth of themselves, their departments and the wider firm. Very exciting times ahead here at Alsters Kelley.’
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Mark Ashfield, Managing Director, commented, “This is a momentous milestone in the progression of HB&O and has been something we’ve been working on with Simon and Stuart since they joined. Bringing another two co-owners onto the Board enables us to really accelerate our growth plans whilst continuing to provide the very best service offering to our clients. Both Simon and Stuart are highly experienced accounting and business professionals, bringing years of extremely valuable expertise to our
team, and we are delighted to have them on board to strengthen and support HB&O’s leadership.”
Prime Accountants appoints new Tax Director which has offices in Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry.
Alsters Kelley Solicitors Ltd, one of Coventry & Warwickshire’s leading law firms has announced a host of promotions across their departments and five offices. Helen Checketts who joined the firm in September 2020 and Parveen Sidhu who joined in May 2022 have both been promoted to Senior Associate Solicitors and Heads of their respective departments, Helen, Residential Property and Parveen, Dispute Resolution.
first-class service to both their existing and new clients.
Emma said: “It’s the opportunity to be a big part of the business, to help it grow and to expand the team, which really appealed to me. Emma Clewes has joined Prime Accountants Group as head of tax advisory.
Leading Midlands accountancy firm Prime Accountants Group has appointed Emma Clewes as its new head of tax advisory as part of the company’s continued growth. Emma, who has nearly 20 years’ experience in the industry representing big four and top 20 firms, joined the business at the start of September. Emma, who qualified in 2004, will be responsible for integrating tax matters into the company's service offerings, ensuring seamless and comprehensive assistance to clients. She said she was excited about being part of the management team at Prime,
“Part of that work is to look at what is already here, work with the other directors to look at our strategy and work with clients to offer a wholesome approach, where businesses don’t just see tax as an afterthought. It becomes part of the whole package we offer as business advisors.” Having started her career in smaller firms, Emma said she recognises and appreciates the collaborative and accessible environment they offer. Emma drew an analogy between accountants and a Formula One team, emphasising their essential role in supporting and providing the necessary tools for a driver's success.
“The clients are the drivers. The pit crew and the race engineers are fundamental in keeping the driver on track, with two-way communication making sure the driver has a successful race. It’s a collaboration on every level, and that’s how Prime aims to work with their clients,” she added. Kevin Johns, managing director of Prime Accountants Group, said he was delighted to have Emma on board, recognising her extensive experience and the great value she brings to the team. “Emma brings nearly two decades of experience from across the whole spectrum of accountancy and we’re delighted to have her on board. “We believe our main strengths as a business will help Emma play to her strengths and be a valuable part of our team.” For more information on Prime Accountants, visit https://primeaccountants.co.uk
New appointment boosts Alsters Kelley Family Team Alsters Kelley Solicitors Ltd, one of Coventry and Warwickshire’s leading law firms is pleased to announce it has recently appointed Karen Brennan as a Senior Solicitor into its expanding Family department. Karen has over 20 years’ experience in Family law working in senior roles across the Midlands. She has managed all aspects of private family law including complex financial matters arising as a result of relationship breakdown and also advising clients where there are concerns relating to children.
Commenting on her appointment Karen said, “Alsters Kelley is a very well-established law firm with an excellent reputation. I am thrilled with my appointment and looking forward to a very exciting future and assisting with the further growth of the department.” Shelley DeWorringham, Head of the Family Department commented, “Karen brings considerable experience to the team and will be a great asset to our clients, the Family department and to the rest of the firm.”
Nuneaton, Southam and Stratford upon Avo. Karen is based in the Leamington Spa office but will meet clients at whichever office is most convenient for them.
Alsters Kelley Solicitors Ltd has offices in Leamington, Coventry,
For more information visit: www.alsterskelley.com
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