People on the move: Express Solicitors; DAC Beachcroft; Brabners; The Market Creative; Restore Scan

Nyssa Crorie

Nyssa Crorie has been appointed to the newly-created role of in-house barrister at Manchester-based personal injury law firm Express Solicitors.

Working across all teams including road traffic accidents, clinical negligence, serious injuries and occupiers’ and public liability, Crorie’s appointment enables the firm’s clients benefit from instant access to a barrister when they need one.

Previously employed by DWF for six years in the in-house advocacy department, Crorie left in 2016 to travel North and South America.

She said:  “Very few firms subscribe to the in-house barrister role and the fact that Express Solicitors has created this position demonstrates it is a forward-thinking and ambitious firm.

“There was a real enthusiasm and willingness from the senior partners to take on board my experience so I jumped at the chance to develop my career here and potentially establish a new department.”

James Maxey, managing partner at Express Solicitors, said:  “For a firm as busy as Express Solicitors, an in-house barrister will provide a cost-effective way of offering expert advocacy that can win cases.

Furthermore, Nyssa will even work on those small claims that may not have warranted an external barrister in the past and being able to offer this is a real coup for both our firm and its clients.”

Express Solicitors specialises in personal injury and accident claims, clinical negligence claims and serious injury cases and comprises 187 employees including 69 fee earners and 16 partners.

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International law firm DAC Beachcroft has appointed Philip Harman as a partner in its national employment and pensions group based in Manchester.

Harman has joined the firm from DWF in Manchester where he has been head of the employment practice since October 2014.

Having been made up to partner at legacy Cobbetts in 2003, he spent more than 10 years with the firm, leading teams based in both Manchester and Leeds prior to its acquisition by DWF in 2013.

Harman has extensive experience of providing specialist employment law advice on all aspects of HR and employment law issues to both private and public sector employers.

DAC Beachcroft’s national employment and pensions group claims to be one of the largest of its kind in the UK and has earned a reputation for providing high-quality legal services in the Northwest.

The firm’s Manchester-based team is ranked in Tier 1 in leading legal directories, Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, and was named ‘Employment Team of the Year’ at the Manchester Legal Awards in 2016.

Alex Lock, Head of the national Employment & Pensions group at DAC Beachcroft, said: “I am delighted to welcome Philip to the firm and we all look forward to working with him. His depth of knowledge and aspirational nature make him a very exciting new addition to our team.”

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Commercial law firm Brabners has appointed sport and entertainment lawyer Simon Taylor as a partner in its Manchester office.

Taylor has more than 30 years’ experience and specialises in sport, entertainment and licensing.

He has an international reputation in motorsport, advising national governing bodies, teams and drivers, including the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, on the full range of legal services.

This includes representing clients at the FIA International Court of Appeal and National Motorsport Tribunals, and negotiating manufacturer, sponsor and driver agreements for leading motorsport teams.

In addition to his sports expertise, Taylor has built a strong client base in the entertainment sector.

He advises some of the UK’s largest promoters, festival and live event organisers, and venues, including Festival Republic, Live Nation and SJM. Other clients include Somerset House, and the Parklife and V music festivals.

Taylor said: “Brabners is renowned for its strong sports sector expertise and the calibre of clients it supports across the piece demonstrates the team’s deep understanding of the sporting world. This focus is a perfect fit for my experience and I’m looking forward to working with the team as we develop this further.”

Mark Brandwood, managing partner at Brabners, added: “By recruiting the best talent, we are significantly enhancing the service we can provide to clients. Simon is a highly respected lawyer and he has built a reputation for being the best in the business. With specialisms in motorsport and entertainment, his expertise complements our current offering and will be a key factor in the future growth of our national sports team.”

The news follows the appointment of associate Andrew McGregor, who specialises in dispute resolution in the sport sector.

Taylor joins the firm from Kennedys and will be based in Brabners’ 15-strong sports team, which advises clients including England Golf, Rugby Football League, the England and Wales Cricket Board, British Swimming, Basketball England and various Premier League and EFL Championship football clubs.

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The Market Creative, based in Trafford Park, Manchester, has strengthened its team with a Planning Director as well as two new starters.

Gemma Sheridan joins the marketing agency with 12 years’ experience from working with a wide range of brands globally from M&S to Nissan. She previously held a head of strategy role at Refinery.

In the newly-created position at The Market Creative, Gemma will focus on translating insight into impactful brand and communication strategies.

Also new to the team is Garrick Middleton. As lead creative, he will oversee a wide-range of creative projects, as well as mentoring and developing the creative team. He’s worked in the industry for 15 years and was previously with gyro:Manchester.

Charlotte Sadler has been also appointed as account manager, working across Silentnight, Sharps and Plumbase. She was previously a producer at Hangar Seven.

Sue Benson, managing director at The Market Creative said: “We’ve recently rebranded and have ambitious growth plans, so this is an exciting time to join us. All three new starters come with a great deal of relevant experience, and complement the existing team.

“Clients look to us for big ideas, innovation and strategic lead, so Gemma’s role will be central to delivering a holistic and insight-led approach to campaign planning.”

The Market Creative employs 16 staff at its offices in Trafford Park, Manchester. It is currently recruiting for account handlers. To apply visit themarketcreative.com

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Bury-based Restore Scan, the specialist document scanning sector of Restore PLC, a UK leader in document management services, has expanded its UK marketing team with the new appointment of Lisa Crickmer.

Crickmer’s appointment, as a marketing executive based in Manchester, supports the company’s recent growth and ambitious expansion plans.

The business has grown rapidly recently through various acquisitions including that of PHS Data Solutions last year.

Now with a nationwide, customer base of 4,000 and an impressive history of tailoring services and managing blue-chip companies’ documents and information since 1954, the company is looking to strengthen its strategic team in order to meet further growth targets.

Crickmer joins Restore Scan with more than 16 years’ experience in a range of business roles.

She will be now managing sales leads and web enquiries as well as supporting the marketing department in its activities across various sectors.

She said: “I am delighted to be working at Restore Scan and to being part of an ambitious, forward-thinking team. The company is evolving so fast that it really is an exciting point in time to be joining. I am looking forward to promoting the outstanding business services which the company can offer.”

Restore Scan’s head of marketing, Ruth Williams, said: “We are thrilled to have headhunted Lisa for this new role.

“Her proven track record in leading successful marketing campaigns means that she is going to be pivotal in helping us with our lead generation strategy and will eventually be in charge of brand management here at Restore Scan.”

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