On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
WBR Group (WBR), the Leicester provider of SSAS services and tax experts, has launched its trustee consultant service with the appointment of three seasoned trustee consultants.
Justine Osborne, Catherine Billington and Dan Thomas, bring a wealth of experience and expertise to WBR.
Osborne joins WBR from Mattioli Woods and prior to that was at Brown Shipley and Hurley Partners. She has over 20 years of experience in SSAS administration and face-to-face client contact, with specialist knowledge in commercial property investments.
Billington spent over 25 years at Mattioli Woods, where she specialised in SIPP and SSAS.
Thomas has over 20 years experience at Rowanmoor prior to WBR Group, he has experience looking after major institutional SSAS providers and in assisting with complex pension planning issues.
Tim Smith, head of SSAS proposition at WBR Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Justine, Catherine and Dan to our team. Their extensive experience and commitment to client satisfaction align perfectly with our mission of providing exceptional SSAS solutions. We believe their contributions will enhance our ability to deliver tailored services and build lasting relationships with our clients. Our intention is to continue to grow this service and are actively recruiting.”
Pepperells Solicitors, which has East Midlands offices in Grimsby and Lincoln, has appointed a new head of department, Nichola Skayman.
She will be leading the firm’s team addressing the needs of individuals affected by domestic abuse and private law children matters.
Skayman said: “Domestic abuse doesn’t discriminate against anybody. We have witnessed significant increases in abuse and neglect cases and I am committed to seeking protection for survivors of domestic abuse and obtaining orders for children in traumatic circumstances. Leading this specialist team of industry professionals is a thrilling opportunity for me to share my knowledge of how to provide empathetic, robust, and fast-paced legal solutions to those who are most in need.”
Kevin Drew and Jayne Sheehan
Derby-based accountancy firm, Ascentant Accountancy, has appointed Jayne Sheehan in a newly-created role as practice manager.
Sheehan will manage the operational needs of the business day-to-day, having joined from Bhatia Best Solicitors.
Director, Kevin Drew, said: “We are really pleased to have Jayne onboard at this crucial period in our growth; 2023 saw us move to a new office to accommodate our growing team, launch our second office and increase our headcount, service lines and client base.
“Having recently recruited professionals from Rotheras Solicitors, John M Lewis & Co and now Bhatia Best, we are cementing our position as a specialist in the legal sector both locally and nationally.”
