People: Sequence FM; Brown Jacobson; Moore and Smalley; Europac 3D

Northwich-based Sequence Financial Management has appointed Mark Holleran as its first non-executive director and Iain Crawford as an executive director.

The wealth management specialist and independent financial adviser see the moves as the beginning of a period of sustained expansion.

Holleran is an experienced corporate finance and business advisor as being a practising solicitor.

Holleran said: “It is refreshing to work with such a committed and professional team and I am hugely excited about the company’s strategy, its progress to date and its prospects for the future.”

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Law firm Browne Jacobson has announced the promotion of seven lawyers to its partnership.

Six are in the company’s Nottingham offices, while the seventh, Dominic Buckley, is based in Manchester.

Buckley specialises in property law and, along with the other appointments, brings the total number of partners at the firm up to 125.

Derek Bambury, senior partner at Browne Jacobson, said: “Over the years, they have each demonstrated loyalty to the firm and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients so it fantastic to be able to give them the recognition they deserve. We congratulate them on this fantastic achievement.”

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Accountancy firm Moore and Smalley has expanded its VAT team with the appointment of Adam Stock as assistant VAT manager.

Stock’s role at the Preston firm will be to advise businesses throughout the region on VAT and compliance matters.

Stock, who previously spent eight years with London based Moore Stephens, will also support the 30 strong tax team as it prepares to help its clients understand how Brexit may affect their VAT position.

Tony Medcalf, head of tax at Moore and Smalley, said: “VAT is a highly specialised and technical area, where it is essential for businesses to get it right.

“We’re seeing increased demand for VAT advice in the wake of Article 50 being triggered. While nothing is certain on the implications of Brexit, businesses are already reviewing their internal systems to ensure they will be able to calculate VAT correctly. Investing in our team gives our clients the best advice, support and forward planning service.”

Stock added “After being based in London for such a long time, the relocation to Moore and Smalley has been a breath of fresh air. The firm values and develops its staff. It is a really exciting time to be joining the team.”

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Europac 3D has appointed Karl Brown as new UK sales manager.

The 3D printing, scanning and inspection business, based in Cheshire, see the move as an effort to help service demand for the latest 3D printers and scanners.

The role will involve Brown overseeing the sales of Europac’s range of 3D scanners, printers and portable measuring arms in the UK.

John Beckett, managing director of Europac 3D, said: “Having this additional support allows us to both service the demand for the products and meet the high levels of service our clients expect.”