People: BHW Development; BDO

BHW Development, the development and plot sales division of BHW Solicitors, has promoted Lucy Ward to partner.

Ward, head of plot sales, joined BHW in September 2018 having spent 16 years at Spearing Waite before it was taken over by Knights.

She said: “I am delighted that I have been made a Partner at BHW. One of the reasons for joining BHW was its clear commitment to promoting its staff and allowing them to develop. I’m looking forward to continuing to build the BHW Development brand as a partner of the firm.

“Despite a challenging 2020, revenues for the financial year are projected to be 22% up, with new plot sale instructions growing by 66% on the previous year.”

Jonathan Lanes

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has promoted 20 new partners across the firm with Jonathan Lanes named risk advisory services (RAS) partner in the Midlands.

Lanes said: “BDO is a great place to work with a leadership team which is committed to creating a culture that allows people to develop and progress in their career and achieve their own ambitions. This supportive culture has continued – even strengthened – as we’ve all adapted to remote working. I look forward to championing this in my new role as partner.

“The past year has been a challenge for companies in the region and 2021 brings new opportunities as well as some hurdles for businesses in the region. Against a backdrop of increased regulatory requirements, we are ideally placed to support organisations with the implementation of robust corporate governance, risk management frameworks and internal audit services that will ultimately help them achieve their goals.”