Footballers get ahead of the game with Ellis Jones

Lawyers have teamed up with Brockenhurst Football Club to help it achieve its goals on and off the pitch.

Regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors – with offices in Ringwood town centre – has sponsored the New Forest team for the first time.

And it has thrown its support behind one of its own people – legal placement Tomas Baker – to cover his playing costs with New Milton Town FC’s Development Team for the season.

Ellis Jones, with more than 170 staff including 21 Partners, has a well-established sports law department and is a longstanding supporter of local teams.

Nigel Smith, Ellis Jones’ Managing Partner, said: “Brockenhurst is a brilliant example of a football club at the heart of its community.

“We’re proud to offer our support and I hope it can help the club grow behind the scenes and achieve success on the pitch too.

“We didn’t hesitate to assist Tomas either as part of our ethos of encouraging our people in and outside of the office.”

Partner David McWilliam, Head of Sports Law, added: “We see ourselves as the twelfth man supporting our local sports people and clubs both through sponsorship and our extensive sports law services.”

Brockenhurst, who play at the Meadens Skoda Arena in Grigg Lane, are in the Premier Division of the Wessex Football League.

Chairman Chris Panayi said: “Many thanks to Ellis Jones for its much valued support.

“We’ve had a good start to the season and hope to make the firm proud to be associated with our club.” www.ellisjones.co.uk

Changing of the Guard at Composite Profiles UK

100 miles from London, Composite Profiles UK celebrates its own Changing of the Guard, as Mark Norton hands over the ceremonial keys to Joel Nurser, as he steps into the role of Managing Director and takes over the everyday running of the company.

It’s certainly a significant milestone in Composite Profiles’ 30-year history and its journey from a one-room office in Broadstone headed up by Roy Norton, through a 14-year boom under the management of Mark Norton; and to November 2022, when Joel Nurser adeptly took up his position as the New Guard taking over the MD-ship of Composite Profiles.

It’s no surprise that this transition has been in progress for some time. Over the past 17 years, Joel Nurser has worked his way up from Assistant Project Manager to being secondin-command as Operations Director, but more significantly becoming the first and only non-family shareholder in 2019. Joel has helped grow Composite Profiles into a multimillion pound business, completing 1740 projects in the process. Mark Norton was asked, why now?

“My vision is well documented in our marketing materials, it’s simply ‘to create the highest performing team possible with Building Excellence at our core’ and by appointing Joel, I am literally actioning that vision. I’m really excited by this progressive new direction. Joel will make an excellent MD. His passion for the sector is unrivalled. Together with his attention to detail and knowledge, the future looks very strong.”

And what has the new Managing Director, Joel Nurser, got to say?

“I’m very proud and grateful to follow in the footsteps of Roy and Mark, both who have taught me so much. As we look forward to 2023, I feel energised and optimistic about what the future holds for our team, and I am confident that we will use the challenges ahead to improve and build a better future for all. I would like to extend my appreciation and respect to our whole team for their support and trust over the years. Thanks to Mark for preparing me and I look forward to supporting you and the team in our new roles.” www.compositeuk.com