On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
Property consultancy Fisher German has appointed Stacey Matthews as its new regional sales manager in the Midlands and the north of England.
Matthews is based at Fisher German’s Ashby office and will work across the firm’s Market Harborough, Chester and Knutsford offices.
She said: “I’m extremely pleased to join Fisher German’s New Homes team, and everyone has been incredibly welcoming.
“Having been brought up around building projects and doing renovations from 19 years of age, new homes is something I have always had an interest in.
“I originally worked for a housebuilder on behind-the-scenes sales before moving to on-site sales and progressing to area sales manager in the South Midlands area.
“After taking a career break to raise my two children I heard about the position at Fisher German and thought it was the perfect opportunity.
“It’s an incredibly varied role where I’m already dealing with multiple developments, and there is so much to learn.
“It’s an exciting time to be joining Fisher German. The firm’s growth potential is excellent, and it’s fantastic to be part of this.”
Ella Pearson, head of new homes, added: “We are delighted to welcome Stacey to the team. Her appointment comes at a time when our New Homes team needs to grow, aligning perfectly with our overall growth strategy.
“Stacey’s extensive experience and enthusiasm for the sector will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in the Midlands and the north of England.”
Callum Fotheringham
Law firm Nelsons has hired a new corporate solicitor in its Derby office.
Callum Fotheringham specialises in mergers, acquisitions and disposals, shareholder agreements, as well as reorganisation work with a particular focus on tax-driven restructures.
He studied law at the University of Derby, later achieving a Masters at the University of Dundee and then completed his training at Knights.
At Nelsons, he will working alongside Rachel Bennett, partner and solicitor specialising in corporate law.
Fotheringham said: “As well as getting to work with Rachel again, I’d heard so many positive things about Nelsons, its heritage and identity within the legal world is well known and it’s great to see its continued progression since it became part of Lawfront. I am now looking forward to pushing myself in a new market, and helping to grow the Derby presence for Nelsons with the support of a great team.”
Bennett said: “Callum trained and worked with us at Knights for four years so we were aware of his experience, corporate understanding and desire to succeed. Within the first week of joining Nelsons, he really hit the ground running.
“His joining really shows our commitment to Derby and building our presence; he will be an asset to our team and to the corporate department as a whole. He has shown so much potential to progress and I know he will learn so much through exposure from our partners and legal directors. It’s great to have him on board.”
