On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

Construction and consultancy firm LGG Projects has expanded its team with the appointment of Lindsey Deakin as managing surveyor.

Deakin, who has over 13 years of experience in the construction industry, joins the firm from Graham Construction where she worked as a senior quantity surveyor.

She said: “LGG Projects is a well-established construction and consultancy which is actively working on a variety of impressive schemes in Lincoln and Lincolnshire. I’ve had my eye on the company for a while due to its fresh approach and continued growth and I’m looking forward to working with the skilled team and meeting its expanding client base.”

Director of LGG Projects, Paul Jakuc, said: “Here at LGG Projects we have a very strong foundation not just in our corporate ethos but in the very dynamics of the individuals that make up our team.

“I’m pleased to welcome Lindsey; she brings a wealth of experience and will help us to continue to provide a first-class service for our clients. She will fit in perfectly with the passionate and collaborative environment we have here.”

Amanda Wright

Leicestershire based law firm Bray & Bray Solicitors has promoted Amanda Wright to associate.

Wright is the first chartered legal executive to be made an associate in the firm’s 123-year history.

Speaking about the firm’s decision to promote Wright, senior partner Tim Gladdle said: “Amanda has been a rising star ever since she joined the firm. She has an excellent following of both clients and other local professionals that are happy to refer work to her, because they know that she is a dedicated, loyal professional who does a fantastic job.

“Amanda’s promotion is certainly well deserved – she is a real asset to the team at Hinckley and to the firm as a whole.”