People: Law firm bolsters board of directors; Security firm appoints national operations manager

Law firm Ware & Kay Solicitors, which has offices in York, Wetherby and Malton, has announced the appointment of litigation solicitor, Johanne Spittle as Head of Department to its Litigation Department and to the firm’s Board of Directors.

In taking up her new Head of Department role, Spittle will provide strategic direction, leadership and support to the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team.

Spittle brings with her a wealth of experience in court work and arbitration. She is recognised for her experience in handling complex cases particularly in the resolution of commercial and property related disputes and contentious landlord and tenant law.

She will give advice to a range of property owning clients including landed estates, farmers and agricultural businesses as well as commercial and residential landlords handling possession claims; recovery of rent arrears; breaches of lease covenants; contested business lease renewals; dilapidations; property ownership disputes.

Spittle has a particular interest in helping clients in regards to private and public rights of way including modifications of the Definitive Map and infringement of property rights. In addition, she also provides advice on partnership and shareholder disputes.

Spittle joins Ware & Kay with over 33 years’ experience in litigation and dispute resolution. She graduated from the University of Sheffield and studied at Guildford College of Law qualifying as a Solicitor in 1986, beginning her career in Birmingham before moving to York and working for another local firm.

She is a member of the Property Litigation Association; The Country Landowners & Business Association and is a Fellow of the Agricultural Lawyers Association.

Peter Kay, Senior Director at Ware & Kay, said: “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Johanne to our Board of Directors.  Johanne’s track record, dedication and contacts in the profession are second to none and we are thrilled to have her on board.

“She brings with her an incredibly strong knowledge of dispute resolution and that experience will be vital as we continue our ambitious plans to grow and develop that area of work and the firm as a whole.”

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Servo Group, the Leeds-based multi-service provider, has appointed Christian Kisby as its National Operations Manager.

Kisby is a former Army Section Commander with 13 years in service. His military skills, which include counter-terrorism, search, tactics and weapons and reconnaissance training, will be invaluable to Servo’s security operations.

In addition to his military experience, Kisby has also previously held close security positions for clients in Dubai and Saudi Arabia and worked as Director of Operations at Rival Security.

Established in 2014, Servo Group provides S.I.A licensed manned guarding, CCTV, vetted and screened rail labour and property management services to clients such as Buckingham Group, Balfour Beatty and Stobart Group.

The company’s turnover that will be circa £10m this year.

Glen Crosthwaite from Servo Group said: “We are delighted to welcome Christian on-board, his extensive forces experiences brings some unique skills to the role and he has vast experience in dealing with all internal and external Operational duties, as well as ten years of SIA licensing.

“Our operations are growing at an incredible pace and we’re sure that Christian has the expertise and industry acumen to assist with our fast expansion.”