People on the move: Energi Mine; Exchange Chambers; Keoghs; Fletcher-Rae;

Sid Sadique

Oldham-based Energi Mine has continued its expansion with the appointment of Sid Sadique as its first non-executive director.

Sadique, chairman of NRG Fleet Services, has also invested in the fast-growing business.

Omar Rahim, CEO at Energi Mine said: “We are delighted to appoint Sid as our first non-executive director.

“His extensive experience in our core markets makes him a natural fit. We look forward to benefiting from Sid’s insight as we continue to develop the business.”

Momin Hashmee, COO at Energi Mine added: “Sid’s appointment is another important milestone as we continue on our journey. He brings a wealth of relevant experience which will particularly assist with our entry into the electric vehicle and transport sector.”

Sadique said: “Energi Mine is an innovative and ambitious business with huge potential. I’m pleased to be getting involved at such an exciting time and look forward to working with the team to fulfil all our ambitions.”

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Exchange Chambers has further strengthened its 80-strong criminal department with the arrival of the Crown Prosecution Service’s principal crown advocate for Greater Manchester, Mark Kellet.

Kellet, who was called to the Bar in 2000, was originally a member of 18 St John Street Chambers. He joined the CPS in 2007 and was one of just two principal crown advocates for the North West.

His extensive expertise includes homicide and mental health cases.

He has prosecuted two cases involving the defence of insanity and is currently instructed in an attempted murder where the issue for trial is automatism/insanity arising from an alleged mental illness.

He has also prosecuted numerous murder trials and pleas where the issue for trial/disposal is the defendant’s mental functioning at the time of the killing and the need to impose a custodial sentence on mentally disordered offenders.

Kellet said: “I will always be grateful for the experience that I have gained as a principal crown advocate, prosecuting the most complex and grave cases.

“It has also provided an opportunity to work with some extremely dedicated and talented solicitors and caseworkers. However, I have always believed that the self-employed Bar offers the best service to the criminal justice system. With its depth of experience and entrepreneurial organisation, Exchange Chambers provides the best opportunity to build on my experience and advance my professional objectives.”

Tom Handley, director of chambers at Exchange Chambers, said: “Mark is well known to a number of our members and his reputation and experience as the CPS’ principal crown advocate speaks for itself. We are delighted to welcome him to chambers.”

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Defendant law firm Keoghs has appointed partners Ben Leech and Heather Ford at its Bolton head office among a raft of internal promotions.

Leech has more than 10 years’ experience dealing with fraudulent claims, and has been at the forefront of Keoghs’ late claims strategy which won Claims Initiative of the Year at the 2016 British Insurance Awards and Independent Fraud Investigation Team of the Year at last year’s Insurance Fraud Awards.

Ford leads Keoghs’ property recoveries team and has frequently advised on high profile property damage cases.

She has a particular expertise in recovery claims, product liability, subsidence claims and liability disputes; regularly delivering lectures to clients on these specialist areas.

The 18 new associates – 12 of which of in Bolton, one is in Manchester, four in Coventry and one in London are: Liam Murphy, Marsha Godwin, Stuart Hunt, Rebecca Williams, Charlotte Smith, Bill Dunkerley, John Feely, Sunil Kler, Nicola Bignell, Margaret McQuaid, Ian Toft, Gemma Wilkinson, Jessica Swire, Kiren Sunner, Matt Wheeler, Stephen Holmes, Jennifer Sherbourne and Craig Johnson.

Elsewhere new partner, Marise Gellert, is joined by associates Gemma Rush and Nina Dhillon in the firm’s London office, whilst Laura Baxendale, also an associate, joins the Keoghs Scotland team in Glasgow.

Associates Gemma Rush and Nina Dhillon expand the firm’s crime and regulatory presence in London, providing a wealth of experience advising parties who are being investigated or prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive and other regulatory bodies. Nina is also an expert in dealing with prosecutions arising from serious road traffic incidents.

Keoghs chief executive, John Whittle, said: “A huge congratulations to all those at Keoghs who have earned promotion this year.

“We pride ourselves on aiding the development of our people, and all 20 new partners and associates have worked incredibly hard to help Keoghs maintain its status as a leader in its field.”

“I would also like to welcome the four new additions to our London and Glasgow teams, as we continue to grow our bases in these areas.

“All have an exceptional level of expertise and will provide valuable assistance to our clients, not only in Scotland and London, but right across the UK.”

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Manchester architectural firm Fletcher-Rae is trumpeting six new hires.

En Weng Ang joins as a part two architect assistant with 14 years of global experience, most recently working at TP Bennett in Manchester.

Bharat Tripathi has been hired as a part two architect assistant from The Intellect Design Centre in Accrington, and is a graduate of Manchester School of Architecture.

Charlotte Fuller has meanwhile returned to Fletcher-Rae as a full time part two architect assistant after working for the firm on and off for seven years during her college placement and university ‘year old’ apprenticeship, as well as summers between studies at Manchester School of Architecture.

Luka Paliulionyte has become part one architect assistant after arriving as a university student and will go back to Manchester School of Architecture to complete her full qualifications.
Anna Line has been hired as the new practice secretary and Matt Woods has been promoted to technical assistant.

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