On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
UK law firm Shoosmiths has appointed a new real estate partner at its Nottingham office.
Matthew Kemp advises funds, landlords and corporates with a particular focus on investment. He is one of eight people to be made partner in Shoosmiths’ latest promotion round.
Shoosmiths chairperson Peter Duff said: “We would like to thank all this year’s promotees for their contribution to Shoosmiths. The dedication they have shown to clients and their commitment to Shoosmiths’ values has been exceptional.
“At Shoosmiths, we are committed to developing and nurturing our people to create the best lawyers of tomorrow – getting this right is integral to Shoosmiths’ strategic expansion across our chosen markets in the years to come.”
Heavenly Desserts, the luxury dessert restaurant franchise founded in Derby, has appointed Mimi Elias as head of learning and development.
Elias will bolster the skills of the Heavenly Desserts team and its franchisees as the brand looks to expand further into Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and America. She brings more than ten years’ industry experience to the role having worked for the likes of The Ivy Collection, Gaucho and Jackson and Rye.
She said: “I’m over the moon to have been appointed as the first dedicated learning and development senior team member at Heavenly Desserts. Our senior team here is comprised of highly accomplished hospitality talent who hold a fresh, progressive and collaborative approach to becoming the best dessert franchise, and it is refreshing to see such alignment in terms of a shared vision for the brand.
Mimi Elias
“Both the brand and the role offer so much opportunity to carve a new path, something that I find really inspiring. The future of the industry lies in providing our people the necessary tools to take charge of their own learning, and I will implement processes and training schemes that champion this method.”
Yousif Aslam, managing director of Heavenly Desserts, said: “As we continue to expand internationally and look to build our presence in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and America, we felt it was the perfect time to expand the skillset of our senior team, to allow us to train our staff and franchise partners to maintain the brand’s impeccable standards.
“We are passionate about giving customers the same, best-in-class service no matter the location – whether it’s at one of our 48 UK restaurants, or our first location in Canada. We are so pleased to have welcomed Mimi to the team and she’s already proving the perfect fit for our family.”
