People: Lupton Fawcett expands employment team; New general manager at science park; Promotion at North Yorkshire Law; and more

Lupton Fawcett has strengthened its employment department with two hires.

Kathryn Moorhouse and Hannah Boynes have joined the firm and will be providing advice to employers and employees on a variety of employment matters including; discrimination claims, redundancy, unfair dismissal, settlement agreements and contracts of employment.

Moorhouse regularly assists in advising on the employment aspects of corporate deals including MBOs, company acquisitions, disposals and the TUPE aspects of asset sales and purchases.

She has acted for a wide range of clients in various sectors including textiles, manufacturing, education and the motor industry.

Boynes’ particular area of expertise is representing employers in employment tribunals, conducting both preliminary and final hearings.

She also delivers training on a variety of employment subjects and will be a valuable addition to the nine members of Lupton Fawcett who are ILM accredited trainers.

Head of the employment law department at Lupton Fawcett, Andy Gilchrist, said: “We have built an excellent reputation for providing first class legal advice and assistance on the full range of employment issues, which was recognised by the Legal 500 UK Regional Team of the Year award. We are therefore delighted to strengthen the department further by welcoming both Kathryn and Hannah to the team as demand for our services continues to grow.”

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York Science Park has appointed Claire Bennett as general manager.

She joins the business from York Conferences, where she has spent the last 14 years as conference and events manager.

In her new role at York Science Park, Bennett will lead on the delivery of the organisational strategy, strengthening existing ties with the University of York, ensuring residents continue to receive the support they need to grow, and oversee the introduction of new services.

Her appointment is part of a restructure that will see York Science Park become part of York Conferences Ltd, a University of York subsidiary. The York Science Park Limited (YSPL) board remains in place, led by Professor Saul Tendler.

Bennett says: “This is an exciting time for the business. We’re planning to launch a number of new innovation services and a brand new incubation programme for the region’s most exciting and innovative companies.

“York Science Park will continue to be a place where innovation and creativity sit alongside world-leading research and development from the University of York. I’m really looking forward to working with the team here, and getting to know the wide range of resident companies. We will all be working extremely hard to ensure that we continue to provide high calibre support to all of the companies that call the Science Park home.”

Jon Greenwood, director of commercial services at York University, said “Claire brings a wealth of experience and customer focus to the Science Park team, which will strengthen its already strong reputation as a nurturing, supportive home to innovation. I look forward to seeing it go from strength to strength.”

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North Yorkshire Law, based in Scarborough, has promoted Natalie Foster to the position of commercial fee earner within the commercial department.

The promotion comes after Foster completed her law degree at Coventry University, which she has been studying for alongside working at North Yorkshire Law.

She said: “The next couple of years will include some big plans for North Yorkshire Law and I am very pleased to be involved in acquiring new clients and more importantly retaining their business whilst continuing my legal training.”

The move comes just a few months after the firm hired Jaime Dodd at its Whitby office.

Richard Boyd, partner at North Yorkshire Law, said: “Natalie brings her previous experience to the firm and now her law degree. But still her greatest asset is her enthusiasm for the job and her desire to get the best job possible done for our clients. I look forward to watching her continuing development.

“The business has seen a series of exciting new hires and promotions recently. It is fantastic to see it continue to expand.”