People: Law firm announce spartner hire; New head of digital for train operator; and more

Mark Pearson-Kendall; new employment partner, Nick Wilson; and head of employment, Jonathan Dale

Law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors has welcomed Nick Wilson as a partner.

Wilson has particular expertise in employment law.

He said: “I have been aware of the strength of the firm’s employment law team for some time, so look forward to joining such a well-established department. I’m excited to be playing my part in ensuring that, collectively, we build on our existing reputation and continue to provide an exceptional service that is tailored to the needs of the businesses and individuals we work with.”

Wilson has advised both public and private sector employers on a range of matters including internal procedures, restructure/redundancies, industrial action and TUPE. He has also represented employers as an advocate at Employment Tribunals nationally and at the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Head of employment, Jonathan Dale, said: “Nick’s client focused, committed and timely approach to delivering legal solutions for his clients is a perfect fit for the team and firm as a whole, so we are delighted to have him on board as a partner. Andrew Jackson’s commitment to the provision of trusted legal advice in a commercial and practical manner is consistently recognised in our client feedback, so it’s important to us to keep building on the specialist services we can offer them.”
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Khalid Amin has joined Hull Trains as head of digital.

Amin, who has more than 15 years of experience in e-commerce and digital marketing with travel companies such as SuperBreak and British Airways, will spearhead digital innovation for the train operator.

He said: “Digital tools and apps are an important part of our customer’s experience. We’re looking at how customers use the website and the app and utilising the feedback they give us to improve them.

“The first change customers will see in the coming weeks is an update to our app to improve the user experience.

“I am delighted to join the Hull Trains team and I am looking forward to making a difference to our customers from a digital perspective.”

 

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HR and employment law firm Howarths People and Safety Management has expanded its HR and employment law team with the appointment of Claire Catton as junior employment law advisor.

Catton joins the company having completed a law degree at Leeds Beckett University, followed by her Legal Practice Course and then completion of her training contract with a Nottinghamshire-based firm. She qualified as a solicitor earlier this year.

She will support Howarths’ HR and employment law team, advising on issues including unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancies. She will also work on the preparation of tribunal defences and more complex issues such as transfers under the TUPE regulations.

She will report into head of employment law, Charlotte Geesin.

Geesin said: “I am delighted to welcome Claire to the Howarths team as we mark our 15th year in business this month.

“As we continue to grow our client base both regionally and across the UK, Claire’s impeccable knowledge of the evolving employment law landscape will be of great benefit to both the business and our clients.”

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