People: Law firm welcomes new FD and trio of recruits; Property firm makes promotions; and more

Andrew Jackson Solicitors is looking ahead to the new financial year with a new financial director and the appointment of three newly-qualified solicitors.

Rachel Joyce and Harry Mills have taken up roles with the firm’s litigation and commercial property teams based in Hull, while Grace Moreton remains with the corporate department in the York office.

Managing partner, Mark Pearson-Kendall, said: “Having undertaken their training contracts with the firm, Rachel, Harry and Grace have already developed strong relationships with our clients and have shown their commitment to providing them with trusted, commercial legal advice. I have every confidence that they will continue to make a valuable contribution to our combined achievements, and we’re very pleased to have them on board as we look ahead to a very busy new financial year across our departments and offices.”

In addition, Peter Taylor, who recently joined the firm as financial director, is looking forward to the new financial year.

He said: “I am delighted and excited to be leading the finance function of the firm this financial year and aim to use my experience to add real value to the Andrew Jackson team, which has already built a reputation for delivering effective, commercially-focused solutions for their clients. I look forward to playing my part in ensuring that, collectively, we build on this success and continue to provide an exceptional service that is tailored to the needs of the businesses and individuals we work with.”

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GVA has announced three promotions in its Leeds office as its team grows in strength after a successful start to the year.

Anne Hargreaves has been named director in planning, Jill Goodman has been appointed director in lease advisory and Helen Gelsthorpe has been promoted to associate in business rates.

Ben Hall, GVA, said: “The strength of our business lies in our people and it is incredibly important that we invest in our colleagues and maintain an environment that enables them to develop, progress and, ultimately, move up through the business.

“It is with pleasure that Anne, Jill and Helen have been promoted and continue to invest and develop their careers at GVA. We’re looking forward to working with them all to help contribute to another successful year in 2018.”

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iSource Group, the IT, digital and change recruitment specialist based in Leeds, has expanded its team.

Joining the business as recruitment consultants, new starters Alistair Holmes, Liam Whitehurst and Jack Dagwell will generate new business and manage the recruitment process for existing clients and candidates.

Meanwhile, Sam Hameed, who has been with the company for seven years, has been promoted from head of practice (IT, architecture and software development) to recruitment director. The move to the new role will see him take responsibility for all divisions, including the management of a 16-strong team of recruitment consultants.

Hameed said: “As a longstanding employee and supporter of the business, I’m proud to be able to take on additional responsibility which will see the business continue to grow and strengthen its leading presence within the IT, digital and change recruitment arena. Our long-term vision is to become the overall market leader and, with the team and solid client base that we already have in place, I have no doubt that this is achievable.”