People: Wragg Mark-Bell; Appleyard Lees; H&H Land & Estates; PMJ Capital; MSB Solicitors
Rebecca Ferris is the latest recruit at Carlisle-based law firm, Wragg Mark-Bell, taking on the role of operations manager in July, a position previously held by managing director, Nick Kennon.
Previously working for another city solicitors’ firm for nine years in a similar role, Rebecca has a background in estate agency as a negotiator, valuer and branch manager, and then in various staff management roles.
Rebecca will be supporting the staff and senior management team and said: “I’m looking for internal staff development and opportunities for the team.
“When I’m recruiting I look for someone who has that spark – the desire to progress. That’s how you develop good staff.”
Managing director, Nick Kennon, said: “Rebecca comes with vast experience and is already having an impact within weeks of joining. I look forward to how she can help us continue to develop and thrive.”
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Adam Nabozy
Following an intensive selection process, intellectual property firm Appleyard Lees has appointed Adam Nabozny as chief executive.
He brings with him a wealth of experience in professional services having held various leadership roles within a range of client-focused legal businesses.
Adam said: “To join such a prestigious and leading firm of professionals is an absolute privilege. I am very much looking forward to working with my new colleagues, across all our locations.”
Adam will take responsibility for all operational areas of the business, collaborating with the partners to advance a firm strategy that fuels further growth.
Managing partner, David Clark, said: “We are excited to welcome Adam on board to lead our next chapter of growth and success.”
Adam is a qualified solicitor and Chartered Manager. The firm has sites in Manchester and Alderley Park.
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Pauline Carrera-Silva
Independent property and land agency, H&H Land & Estates, has appointed Pauline Carrera-Silva to the position of residential lettings manager.
Pauline joins with 20 years’ experience in lettings management at managerial level. Based at the company’s Borderway office in Carlisle, she will take responsibility for the management and development of the H&H Land & Estates lettings team, and support the directors in identifying opportunities for business growth and expansion.
Alongside her role as lettings manager, she will also continue to represent the professional body, Propertymark, as the regional executive for Lancashire and Cumbria.
Managing director, Mark Johnson, said: “Managing our residential lettings operation demands a comprehensive knowledge of technical and legal detail, a tight grasp of increasingly sophisticated management systems, and the inter-personal skills to lead our existing team and to build relationships with existing and new clients. Pauline has the complete skill set, and her appointment adds to the breadth and depth of value we can offer our clients.”
Pauline said: “It has always been my aim to deliver the best possible lettings management service to both landlords and tenants. That’s something I know I can take to a new level with such a progressive company as H&H Land & Estates.”
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David Rainford and Damian Ainsley
North West based specialist funding provider, PMJ Capital, has appointed Damian Ainsley as investment director.
Damian, who joins the Bolton-based funding provider from Tatton Investment Management, will be working with investment advisors to secure private market investment opportunities in the property sector for high-net worth individuals across the country.
PMJ provides property funding loans for SME developers and entrepreneurs with facilities from £26,000 to £2m. The investment arm will enable high net worth individuals to enjoy high yield investments through a range of options.
Damian’s appointment comes just weeks after Keiran Holmes also joined the team as relationship manager, bringing to total headcount in the team to eight.
Damian said: “I’m really proud to be joining the business at a time of huge growth and to be given the opportunity to develop a more defined investment structure for the business.”
Managing director, David Rainford, said: “Traditionally our investment has come from a trusted circle of close contacts, but with Damian’s appointment and the expansion of the team we are broadening that through our growing network to include financial advisors, intermediaries and wealth managers right across the UK.
“Damian brings a significant level of insight and knowledge of the alternative investment market and will enable PMJ to work with more SME developers in providing funding options for residential development.”
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The MSB Solicitors team
Liverpool-based MSB Solicitors is expanding its team.
Natalie Jackson has been appointed as head of people and is charged with ensuring the firm continues to be an employer of choice within the region.
As a seasoned HR specialist and a Charter Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, her expertise includes crafting engaging employee experiences and implementing wellbeing strategies.
Steven Milne has joined as head of IT. MSB said it is poised to amplify its legal prowess by strengthening its tech infrastructure.
The firm is also celebrating the promotion of four team members across various departments. Andrew Fairman now takes on the role of partner, while Amy Tagoe and Dan Pierce are newly-appointed senior associates. Helen Schofield will also be stepping into an associate position.
MSB has also recently hired 17 paralegals, and has taken on nine new trainees. Three of its current trainees have also recently qualified.
Managing partner, Emma Carey, said: “The lifeblood of MSB is our team, and we’re passionate about supporting their aspirations and advancement within our organisation.”
