People: Flint Bishop; Your IT Department
Derby law firm Flint Bishop has hired an associate solicitor to join its wills, probate, tax and trusts team.
Laura Clare, who joins from Rotheras Solicitors in Nottingham, has over 16 years’ experience of private client law, including preparation of trusts, administration of estates and inheritance tax planning.
She also has experience in providing advice on wills, lasting powers of attorney and court of protection applications and is a fully accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE).
She said: “I am delighted to have joined Flint Bishop. They are such a well-respected firm and the team has already made me feel so welcome.”
“I’m now looking forward to meeting with our clients and helping them with their individual requirements for lifetime planning and protecting the future for their loved ones.”
Qamer Ghafoor, chief executive of Flint Bishop, said: “We are pleased to welcome Laura to the firm. She will be an excellent addition to our private client teams.”
“Flint Bishop remains in a strong position and this appointment is one of many other significant senior appointments planned for the coming months.”
Mike Birt
Nottingham-based Your IT Department has welcomed a new recruit to its sales and marketing team.
Business development manager Mike Birt has joined the business bringing the Your IT Team to 15.
Lee Hewson, manging director, said: “Mike is really well known within our industry and it’s a real coup for us to have secured him. He is our first business development manager concentrating solely on new business and is a key appointment for us.”
Birt said: “I’m delighted to be joining Lee, Simon and the rest of the team at Your IT Department. I’ve been aware of how Your IT have been growing over the best 3-4 years and have spoken to a number of their clients in the past. They always spoken very highly of the service and I’d found it difficult to persuade them to move away from Your IT. I figured if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em and so here I am!’
