On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

East Midlands law firm Rothera Bray has appointed Kendal Litherland as a consultant in the dispute resolution team.
Litherland, who is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association, brings over three decades of experience to the team.
He said: “I’m thrilled to become a part of Rothera Bray and the dispute resolution team. The team have been incredibly welcoming, and I’m excited to leverage my expertise to enhance the quality of our services.”
Christina Yardley, CEO at Rothera Bray, said: “We’re delighted to have Kendal join our team. With his extensive experience and stellar reputation in the field, his addition strengthens our capacity and expertise in meeting the growing demand for our professional negligence services.”
Stuart Brown
An East Midlands accountant and ethics adviser has been appointed vice-chair of the ICAEW Ethics and Advisory Committee.
Stuart Brown, who has been a member of the ICAEW’s Ethics Advisory Committee since 2021 and the organisation’s Members and Commercial Board since 2023, is also a director and head of technical and compliance at Lincolnshire-based Duncan & Toplis.
He will serve as the Ethics Advisory Committee’s vice-chair for the next three years.
Brown said: “Over recent years, the accountancy profession has justifiably been under intense scrutiny because it is essential that accountants are reliable, honest and trustworthy professionals with absolute integrity. I believe that ethics is the foundation of being a chartered accountant and we must all play our part in upholding the reputation of our profession.
“It is a great honour to be selected as the vice-chair of this committee, helping to maintain the standards for accountants around the world.”