People on the move: Aaron & Partners; Zut
Chester legal practice Aaron & Partners has announced seven key promotions – including one new partner – as it continues to expand its business across Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales.
North-West-based litigator and commercial lawyer David Mann becomes a partner within the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Insolvency team.
Mann advises clients in relation to high value High Court and Court of Appeal disputes, and has dealt with a number of international/cross-border matters. He is also a solicitor advocate, regularly appearing in court against barristers.
“It’s a real honour to be made a Partner,” said Mann. “Aaron & Partners is going from strength to strength and I look forward to playing my part in an exciting future.”
The firm has also appointed two new senior associate solicitors. They are planning and environmental specialist Keith McKinney and commercial property solicitor Iwan Wiiliams, who specialises in property development work and is a fluent Welsh speaker.
Susie Allen (employment), Aaron Vandermark (corporate and commercial), Beth Sales (real estate) and Bryony Cook (dispute resolution and insolvency) have all been appointed associates.
Senior partner Simon Edwards said the promotions are proof of the firm’s commitment to constantly developing existing talent.
“We’ve built a fantastic team at Aaron & Partners and every one of the individuals being promoted has played a key role in driving our success during their time with us,” he said.
“We are passionate about giving our own people the chance to develop within our firm, as we believe attracting and retaining the very best people is the best way to grow.
“These promotions demonstrate our commitment to providing the high-quality service that Aaron & Partners is known for and that our clients demand.”
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Liverpool-based video agency Zut has appointed three new members of staff.
Lee May joins Zut from Everton Football Club to take on the newly-created head of design role. He brings 15 years’ design experience to the creative team.
Editor Matty Daniels joins Zut from Design and Trade, and has four years’ experience.
Film, TV and digital production graduate Charlie Granby joins as production assistant after graduating from Royal Holloway University of London.
Zut managing director Alan Gaffney said: “As the agency continues to grow, we are delighted to be able to bring new talent into the team. Lee’s strong design background will really enhance the creative team, while Matty is an extremely talented editor and Charlie is a bright graduate who demonstrates a clear passion for the industry.
L-R Lee May, Charlie Granby and Matty Daniels
“I am confident that the skills and experience they bring will be a real asset to the business and our growing portfolio of clients.”
Zut was established nine years ago. Recent work includes video production for Betfred, Everton Football Club, Umbro, The Hut Group, Carillion, Brabners, Russell Hobbs and the NHS. The team has also recently worked on live web broadcasts for NETELLA, Talk Talk, Salford University, Cheshire Police, Nestle and The Royal Bank of Scotland.
