People: Solicitor joins commercial and IP department; Appointments at architecture firm; and more

The Commercial and Intellectual Property (IP) Department at law firm, LCF Law, has expanded its team with the appointment of new solicitor, Abid Perwaze, who joins the firm’s Leeds office.

Perwaze moves from Teesside firm Jacksons Commercial & Private Law, where he spent two years completing his training contract. He also previously worked as a paralegal at Gordons in Bradford. Abid graduated from the University of Teesside, where he won two academic achievement awards, and he later qualified from the University of Law in 2014.

Perwaze will work with LCF Law’s Commercial and IP Partner, James Sarjantson, providing a range of commercial contract and IP services. Advising on contentious and non-contentious matters in respect of IP rights, including in particular, trademarks and design rights, IT contract advice, as well as drafting terms and conditions, framework and supply contracts and non-disclosure and outsourcing agreements. The firm works with owner-managed businesses, franchisees, SMEs and larger PLCs.

Sarjantson said: “At LCF Law we work for all sorts of business, many of whom are operating predominantly or exclusively online, as well as IT and software firms and a number of chemical and industrial companies.

“Abid is a bright young professional, keen to specialise in Commercial and IP Law, and our busy department will be a great place for him to further his experience working with a host of businesses from across the UK who are developing, manufacturing or selling innovative products and services.

“We help companies to exploit their intellectual assets, and ensure their contracts work to protect their interests. In doing so, we translate complex concepts into language our clients understand. Abid has the relevant experience and technical capabilities needed to succeed in this area of the law and he is a welcome addition to our team.”

:::

Two budding architects have joined Leeds-based Brewster Bye Architects. Rebecca Smith and Maamon Al–Dewali are both Part 1 Architectural Assistants, who have a Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) in Architecture from the University of Huddersfield. The duo will work at Brewster Bye for a year before returning to University for another two years to complete a Master’s (M.A.) Degree in Architecture.

Both Smith and Al–Dewali are talented young professionals with a keen interest in art and design. At Brewster Bye they will be involved with carrying out feasibility studies and creating 3D modeling solutions for residential property developments, as well as supporting the firm’s 25 strong team.

Brewster Bye’s managing director, Chris Austin, said: “We work very closely with the University of Huddersfield, which has an excellent architectural pedigree, and have employed more than six students from the University in the last three years alone.

“Becoming an Architect takes hard work, a flare for design and real dedication to many years of study. Both Rebecca and Maamon are very capable and highly-motivated individuals who are keen to prove themselves in our busy office, and we look forward to helping them develop their skills and fulfill their potential.”

Brewster Bye’s UK-wide portfolio includes residential property work for private developers, house builders and social housing providers, commercial buildings in both the office and industrial sectors, community projects for the education, health, community enterprise and arts sectors, as well as a number of significant projects within the sports and leisure sector.

:::

 Ryden has recruited Aarran McPherson as Graduate Surveyor to support the growth of the professional services team based in Leeds.

McPherson  graduated from the University of Aberdeen with an RICS accredited MSc in Real Estate earlier this year and will support Andrew Brook who heads the Leeds professional team which specialises in valuation, rating, rent review and lease renewal. Aarran will have a particular focus on valuation activity. He recently completed a month-long study tour of prime Asian real estate markets as part of the REACh programme giving students an insight into commercial, residential and industrial markets.

Andrew Brook, Associate at Ryden said: “We have aspirations to grow the professional team here at Ryden and having the support of Aarran will significantly contribute to that process and I’m looking forward to working closely with him and supporting him in his new role.”

McPherson, newly appointed Graduate Surveyor at Ryden said: “I was attracted to Ryden due to the wide client base the firm acts for across the UK together with their current ambitious growth aspirations, which I am excited to be part of.  I’ve been given a great opportunity to help support Andrew in growing the professional team here in Leeds and I’m really looking forward to the challenge.”