People on the move: CBRE; Browne Jacobson; Forbes Solicitors

One of Manchester’s property advisers, Bob Dyson, has joined the Manchester office of CBRE as a consultant.

He brings his 35-year career expertise to the property firm’s public and private sector client base.

Formerly chairman of JLL North West and industry development advisor, Dyson’s high-profile career has seen him play a key role in bringing forward some of Manchester’s most significant developments.

At CBRE, Dyson will be drawing on his extensive market knowledge to work alongside senior figures to offer unrivalled strategic land and development advice to CBRE’s public and private sector client base.

John Ogden, executive director of Capital Markets, said: “To be welcoming such a respected and prolific Manchester property expert to the CBRE Manchester office is incredibly exciting for the business and also our valued clients.”

Dyson said: “I am excited to be working in this capacity with one of the leading global real estate advisors where I will have the opportunity to pass on some of my experience to an ambitious office of talented individuals.”

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National legal firm Browne Jacobson has appointed Jonathan Edwards as the head of its Manchester banking and finance team as the firm continues to bolster its growing practice in the North West.

Edwards, who held the position of national head of banking at DWF since 2010, brings with him more than 26 years’ experience in the industry covering all banking and finance disciplines.

During his career, Edwards advised on a range of banking matters from acquisition finance and leveraged finance to asset-based lending and he has acted on some of the largest financing transactions in the North West in recent years.

With Edwards’s arrival, the firm’s banking practice will now have four partners nationally.

This is the first in a series of significant commercial appointments Browne Jacobson is looking to make in the North West, as the firm plans to expand its operations in Manchester.

Paul Ray, head of banking and finance at Browne Jacobson, said: “The growth of our banking and finance practice is a key strategic aim for Browne Jacobson. Jonathan’s experience and proven track record will complement our impressive credentials and existing client base to crucially make a mark in the North West.”

Edwards said: “Browne Jacobson has a very well-established banking and finance practice and I am excited to have the opportunity to build on that further. I look forward to working as part of this talented team to provide the highest quality legal services for our clients.”

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Associate Ben Wilson has joined Forbes Solicitors specialising in disputes arising from contesting wills, trusts, probate and inheritance matters.

Wilson, who is based at the firm’s Preston office, acts for clients on a national and international basis and deals with a range of high value and complex claims.
He is an associate member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists and is a recommended lawyer in the latest edition of Legal 500.

Wilson said: “I am excited to have started at Forbes, and am looking forward to working with the team.”

Tom Smith, partner and head of dispute resolution, said: “Ben is a true specialist in the area, having developed a real expertise in claims relating to wills, trusts and inheritance over the last few years. I have no doubt that he will use his experience, knowledge and energy to get great results for existing and new clients alike.”