People: Rotheras; Node Building Consultancy

Nottingham-based law firm Rotheras has bolstered its dispute resolution team with the appointment of a specialist equine law partner.

Caroline Bowler will specialise in disputes relating to the sale and purchase of horses and co-ownership of horses as well as negligence claims involving the veterinary profession.

She brings a wealth of experience to the firm having previously worked as director and head of dispute resolution at Actons.

Bowler said: “I am delighted to be joining Rotheras. The firm has a reputation for providing an excellent service.  Having known a good number of individuals from the firm for a number of years I have first-hand knowledge of the quality and calibre of their work. I am also aware that they are a down to earth and friendly bunch of people. I am excited to introduce my specialism of equine law into the firm in addition to bolstering the already strong dispute resolution team.”

Christina Yardley, CEO at Rotheras, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Caroline to the firm. Caroline has an outstanding reputation in the area of equine law as well as being an extremely talented commercial litigator and combines excellent technical experience whilst being approachable and thoroughly down to earth. A winning combination in my view.”

Node Building Consultancy has appointed a graduate building surveyor to support strong demand for its building surveying and project management services.

James Ireson joins the firm following a 30-month stint in the West Midlands where he gained a breadth of commercial surveying experience.

James Ireson

His appointment follows the arrival of Andy Drage as associate director earlier this year.

Tom Burton, director at Node Building Consultancy, said: ‘We are delighted that James has joined us at Node Building Consultancy, ensuring that we are able to continue to meet demand and lead the way in dilapidations services across the region. James has previously serviced household name clients across the country, both in the private and public sectors. James will now push forward toward achieving chartered surveyor status this coming year with full support from the business.”

Ireson added: “I am very happy to have joined Node, a company which have a great reputation within the area and the industry. I’m looking forward to gaining further experience within my role and achieving chartership within the next year, with the help and support of the team.”