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Appointments
Sheffield’s MD Law boosts team MD Law has retained newly qualified solicitor David Scott and taken on another two trainees.
David joined the Broomhall-based firm in August 2018 as the company’s first trainee solicitor and during his two-year Training Contract gained experience in all of MD Law’s practice areas including insolvency, dispute resolution, construction and commercial transactions.
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Now that David is a qualified solicitor, he will continue to strengthen the 11-strong team, working alongside colleagues including partners Matthew Dixon, Neil Kelly and Carl Jones with a focus on commercial work.
Zara Ahmed (25) and Josh Stilgoe (25) join the firm as new trainees having both studied law at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University respectively.
JOSH STILGOE & ZARA AHMED
Founder and partner of MD Law Matthew Dixon said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have retained David. He is a dedicated individual and I have no doubt he will go on to have very successful career with us and contribute to the firm’s consistent delivery of high quality client service.
“We are also pleased to welcome Zara and Josh and wish them all the best with their training with MD Law.”
APPOINTMENTS SOUTH YORKSHIRE AGENCY EXPANDS WITH TWO NEW APPOINTMENTS
HRM, the full-service Sheffield agency, has welcomed two new starters into the team following recent client wins and projected business growth.
With around 11 years’ of experience in graphic design and illustration, James Martin expands HRM’s creative team as junior graphic designer using talents honed producing marketing materials for a major UK print company.
Michael Durham spent two years interning at HRM whilst studying Journalism at the University of Sheffield, and returns as an account executive after gaining over a years’ industry experience working for a charity.
Michael said: “There’s a brilliant mix of old and new. Coming back after the rebrand you can tell HRM has taken a
BHP Accountants, the leading accountancy firm in Yorkshire and Derbyshire, is welcoming 35 new starters, making it the largest intake ever for BHP.
BHP has appointed 20 graduates, 11 trainees and four one-year placements. Many have already begun with BHP, whilst others are scheduled to join in January 2021.
Boosting its teams across Sheffield, Leeds, York, Cleckheaton and Chesterfield,
Whyy? Change, a training provider located in Sheffield, has recruited a new marketing lead.
Matthew Trueman came through Sheffield Hallam’s L TO R: JAMES MARTIN, MICHAEL DURHAM
real step towards the future, but at the core you’ve still got the same fantastic team.”
Richard Fidler, chief executive of HRM, added: “Michael impressed us greatly during the significant time he spent with us and we didn’t hesitate to bring the 35 new starters will be joining all departments including Tax, Finance, Corporate Finance, Audit and Financial Planning.
Lisa Leighton, joint managing Class of 2020 as an intern having recently graduated with a FirstClass Degree in IT with Business.
His new role will see him communicate the voice of the business and deliver upon the him back, whilst James’ skills as a designer are already making an impact with our clients.”
HRM re-branded in 2019 as a full-service agency, and was ranked in the official 2020 Prolific North Top 50 PR
Largest intake of new starters ever for BHP Accountants
Agencies. partner, said: “Despite the challenges we have faced throughout 2020, we are committed to the future of the firm and we are delighted to be welcoming 35 new starters this year – the largest intake we have ever had.”
Louise Allen, head of HR, added: “Our new starters will be given the opportunity to thrive as individuals and we are excited to watch them flourish in their
New marketing lead for Whyy? Change
new careers.” growth strategy.
CEO Ray Byrne said: “Matt has demonstrated the talent and behaviours I want to see in the team. My job is to get out of his way.”
SPONSORED BY TRAVELSOUTHYORKSHIRE.COM/BUSINESS Three Keebles LLP employees promoted to Partner Commissioners join Sheffield’s Race Equality Commission
UK top 200 full-service firm Keebles LLP has promoted three members of staff to Partner.
Bonita Wolfenden, Charlotte Harris and Carys Thompson have joined 17 other members of the team with Partner status at the firm.
Bonita heads up the residential property department and has achieved her third promotion since joining in 2016.
Charlotte is part of the commercial property team and has worked for the firm for five years.
Carys joined Keebles’ commercial team in 2017 and specialises in commercial arrangements and contracts.
Keebles Partner Paul Trudgill said: “Bonita, Charlotte
CHRIS WOOD JOINS OVO
Award-winning commercial interior design and fit-out specialist OVO Spaces has
L TO R: CHARLOTTE HARRIS, PAUL TRUDGILL, BONITA WOLFENDEN AND CARYS THOMPSON.
and Carys are all talented individuals who have provided several years of fantastic service to our clients, so their promotion to become a Partner is richly deserved.
“As Partners, their skills and experience will prove
appointed a new business development executive.
Chris Wood (26), joins the OVO team at the company’s headquarters in Sheffield’s historic Victoria Quays.
Chris was previously an apprentice in sales, marketing and social media with The Wow Academy andalso worked as a valuer and agent for the Doncaster offices of estate agents Reeds Rains.
“Chris has spent a number invaluable as we look to continue to progress all areas of the firm.”
With offices also in Doncaster and Leeds, Keebles is regarded as a key player by the Legal 500 and Chambers directories. of years in the residential property market, giving him a good grounding for moving into our area of business,” said OVO director Rebecca Knight.
“As well as a detailed knowledge and understanding of properties and the needs of our clients, he also has the sort of outgoing personality that makes him an ideal addition to the team as we look forward to further growth in the year ahead.”
The Sheffield Race Equality Commission has appointed 24 commissioners to join its board and lead the city’s inquiry into the nature, extent and causes of racism, racial disparities and how to tackle them.
The Commission, chaired by Emeritus Professor Kevin Hylton, from Leeds Beckett University, was established earlier this year and will provide a non-partisan strategic assessment of these significant issues in the City.
Following an open call for local people to apply, the commissioners were drawn from elected representatives and communities in Sheffield and will offer their expertise throughout all areas of the Race Equality Commission, rather than represent specific interests.
Race equality commissioners
appointed.
Tech solutions company expands team
Sheffield-based technical Mark will bring his expertise James Ridgway, CTO and solutions firm The Curve to deliver a wide range of co-founder said: “Mark will has appointed senior services to clients in sectors be a great addition to the solutions engineer Mark including healthcare, retail team as he has a proven track Marsh MBCS to the and professional services. record of working with and development team. The Curve has appointed supporting a broad range
Joining the company with Mark following a series of new of businesses and technical over 20 years’ experience, client wins. challenges.”
The commissioners include ex-professional footballer Winston Campbell, Yuen Fong Ling an Artist and Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield Star editor Nancy Fielder and Queen’s Counsel Barrister Gul Nawaz Hussain.
Sheffield City Council’s interim chief executive Charlie Adan stepped down at October’s full council meeting following the appointment of Kate Josephs, who joins the organisation in January 2021 on a permanent contract. Interim measures will be taken with John Macilwraith, Executive Director for People Services, and Eugene Walker, Executive Director for Resources, to ensure strong leadership.
