Appointments: Brabners boost Preston office; Quinton-Barber becomes IPB director; new events manager for Media 1

NORTH West law firm Brabners Chaffe Street has appointed corporate lawyer Gill Gardner as a partner in its Preston office..

A corporate finance lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience, Gill joins the firm from Oglethorpe Sturton & Gillibrand where she headed up its corporate department.

Previously Gill practiced in the City, specialising in venture capital and corporate finance work and spent time working in Sydney for one of Australia’s top two law firms.

She has a keen interest in supporting the local community as a director of the Lancaster and District Chamber of Commerce and a Council Member of Lancaster University.

Ross Shine, a partner in Brabners Chaffe Street’s Preston office comments: “Gill will bring a wealth of experience to our corporate team. She has an excellent reputation and brings with her a proven track record of success.”

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JOHN Quinton-Barber, pictured,  has joined the board of Sale-based IPB Communications.

He has over 15 years’ experience in the industry and previously worked at SKV Communications, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, Hutchison 3G and the Millennium Commission.

Chief executive Tony Ingham said: “John has made a huge contribution to the company since he joined us three years ago. He has played a major role in opening up new markets; he’s a great strategic thinker and will help us to drive the business forward.”

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MEDIA 1 Productions of Bollington in Cheshire has appointed Richard Weston as client relationship manager to spearhead growth in the conference and events production market.

Weston has joined from The Manufacturing Institute where he was responsible for running conferences and workshops on behalf of the Manufacturing Advisory Service.

Prior to this he spent six years running an events management business in Liverpool delivering conferences and exhibitions for a number of blue chip corporate and public sector clients.

Managing director Steve Bindley said: “Richard brings a wealth of experience in corporate event management and will strengthen our service to existing customers as well as introducing our capability to new clients.

“He is also a seasoned marketing professional and will be able to help clients devise effective marketing campaigns to maximise event attendance.”