People: Law firm hires Lupton Fawcett consultant; Expansion for property and leisure group; and more

Law firm Banner Jones has expanded its team with the appointment of Steve Williams, a commercial and residential property lawyer who brings with him more than 40 years’ experience in the sector.

A past president of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and strong advocate of the Sheffield City Region, Williams joins the firm’s South Yorkshire office with immediate effect following a period of six years working as a consultant for Lupton Fawcett.

He said: “Banner Jones is an ambitious law firm with a strong ethos for delivering no-nonsense legal advice which is tailored to the meet the needs of businesses and individuals alike.

“I am honoured and excited to be joining the team, stationed in South Yorkshire, and very much looking forward to supporting to further the company’s reputation for excellence within the sector and the Sheffield City Region.”

Chris Sellars, head of residential property at Banner Jones, added: “We are delighted to welcome Steve to our board of consultant solicitors; bringing with him not only a broad spectrum of property related specialisms, but also an intricate knowledge of the Sheffield City Region.

“His presence will serve to further expand the expertise and experience that our established team operating in this arena has to offer.”

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The Parklane Group, the Leeds-based property and leisure firm, has expanded its team with the appointment of a new group sales manager, Anthony Mackle.

Mackle brings with him nearly a decade of experience from property regeneration company, Urban Splash. In his new role within the Parklane Group, he will look to drive sales across the company’s portfolio of brands, including Parklane Properties, RentInc, IconInc and Leeds Golf Centre as well as work with the marketing team to ensure the successful alignment of both the sales and marketing strategies.

Managing director of the Parklane Group, Naveen Ahmed, said: “Anthony’s valuable experience makes him a perfect fit for the company and a very exciting appointment for us. His passion for the property industry is essential and we are pleased to welcome him on board to help grow the Parklane Group and support our ambitious plans and vision for the company.”