People: Regional law firm welcomes senior solicitor: Listed-biotech firm appoints new CFO; and more

A solicitor specialising in clinical negligence work is joining regional law firm, Bridge McFarland.

Nicola Evans has joined the firm’s Grimsby office as a senior solicitor. In her new role, Evans will focus on supporting the victims of medical negligence. Evans’ specialism is in complex claims involving serious injuries and fatalities.   

She has a wealth of experience in advising and supporting bereaved families and supporting parents of brain injured children as a result of birth trauma and has acted on a number of successful litigated claims.   

Evans started her legal career as a paralegal at Stamp Jackson & Procter Limited in Hull; she worked there for 14 years, undertaking her law degree through the Open University while working full time.

After Evans completed her law degree, she commenced her training contract and studied the Legal Practice Course part time alongside her full time legal position.

Upon qualification in 2012 she joined Hudgell Solicitors as a solicitor in the Clinical Negligence Department, over six years later she is moving to join Bridge McFarland Solicitors as a senior solicitor in their Grimsby Offices.

Ian Sprakes, head of clinical negligence at Bridge McFarland, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Nicola has chosen this firm for the next stage of her career, I know she will be a great addition to our team.”

Danielle Barney, who heads the Clinical Negligence team in Grimsby, added: “Nicola’s expertise will enhance the quality of services offered by the medical negligence department in Grimsby and we are thrilled to have her joining us.”

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Tissue Regenix Group, the regenerative medical devices company has announced that Gareth Jones has officially taken up his post as chief financial officer.

Jones’ appointment was announced on July 4 with an expected commencement date of November 30, meaning that he will be stepping into post a month earlier than anticipated having completed the handover process in his previous role as CFO at Applied Graphene Materials.

Steve Couldwell, CEO, Tissue Regenix Group commented: “I am delighted to welcome Gareth to the Group.

“He will play a pivotal role in the strategic direction, focus and acceleration of our commercial success.

“Utilising his experience and knowledge of both operational and financial enhancement initiatives, alongside his international and listed company experience, we expect Gareth to help execute on our vision and accelerate sustainable long term shareholder value.”

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A Leeds-based digital design agency has appointed two new members of staff to support its continued growth.

Producing creative experiences, Tall works with clients in the sports, manufacturing and financial sectors including England Rugby, Yorkshire Building Society and Sky Bet.

Tall was founded by Guy Utley with technical director Behrooz Saeed joining in 2017.

Andrew Wood has joined the agency as senior account manager with several years’ experience in client services.

Wood has worked with global brands across diverse sectors, from fashion to finance to FMCG including First Direct, Ben Sherman, Ribena, Greggs and Asda.

Wood said: “I am delighted to be joining Tall and am looking forward to getting stuck into some fantastic client projects. I have a passion for bringing ideas to life and Tall is an agency that champions this.”

Joining the industry as a developer and progressing to becoming an agency owner, Daniel Maw has 10 years’ experience across a wide variety of clients and projects, from small start-ups to national press, including the BBC, Adobe and British Land.

He brings a vast amount of technical and project management knowledge to the firm.

Appointed as senior project manager, Maw said: “I’m excited to be joining a firm that is committed to producing exceptional, cutting edge work. Tall takes its clients to the next level with website and digital content built with a wide range of techniques.

“I’ll be using my decade of experience to support Tall in developing and building client projects and can’t wait to see what the future holds for me.”

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ULMA Packaging UK has recruited Sarah Mahamat as financial controller, taking over the position at the company’s Sheffield headquarters from James Couldwell, who has been appointed business manager for the south of England.

The company recently moved into new premises in Dinnington to meet growing demand for its service and equipment options from customers seeking to automate or modernise their production lines.

Mahamat said: “I live locally and saw the new building going up so I’m delighted to be joining ULMA Packaging UK at such an exciting time. This is a great place to work with lots going on. It’s a busy and varied role that I can get my teeth stuck into and help the business to continue to flourish in the years ahead.”

A finance manager and accountant, Mahamat’s work career began as an assistant manager at a sports and social club in Sheffield before a talent for numbers saw her broaden her experience with jobs in the facilities, manufacturing and utilities sectors.

After time as credit control manager at Presto International UK, Mahamat joined Carillion as a finance manager in 2007, working 11 years for the construction firm before taking up her position with ULMA Packaging UK.

In addition to her role of managing the company’s finances, Mahamat will be taking on other tasks, while her 18 years’ experience in account management will be priceless for the UK operation after it was chosen to be the first recipient of a new company accounts package being rolled out by the ULMA Group’s global headquarters in Spain.

Chris Pickles, ULMA’s UK managing director, said: “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Sarah to the ULMA Packaging UK team. I’m confident that Sarah will make a great success of this equally challenging and important role within our business.”