Appointments: Shoosmiths recruits real estate staff; Creative Spark brings in account manager; and more
SHOOSMITHS’ real estate team in Manchester has reached double figures just six months after launching in the city.
The division was set up in may following partner Varqas Farooq’s decision to relocate to its Spinningfields office to launch the offer. Following a series of recent appointments, it now comprises 12 staff.
Andrew Pattinson has joined from DLA Piper the firm as a partner, while senior associate James Wynne joins from Eversheds.
Other team members include associates Melanie Grimshaw and Neil Bradley; solicitors James Brodie, Marcus Woody and Kirsty O’Connor; paralegal Helen Porter; and PAs Helena McSharry, Amy Robinson and Sharon Graham.
Farooq said: “Back in May I stated that I wanted to develop a real estate team quickly, and am delighted that we have been able to achieve that.
“Now, with these experienced and well connected people in place and with a further senior recruit confirmed for January we can really start to build momentum.”
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DIGITAL marketing agency Creative Spark has recruited a new account manager. Jonathon Tahanha, 28, a Maths and Management graduate from UMIST, joins from The Foundry, Altrincham, where he worked with brands such as Manchester United, Nike, Mamas & Papas and Turkish Airlines. Prior to The Foundry, he worked at advertising agency TBWA.
In his new role he is responsible for music and gig specialists SJM, Universal Music, The Lowry Hotel, Merlin Entertainment, Welcome to Yorkshire and the East Lancs Railway.
He said: “Creative Spark is a great opportunity for me. I’m working with big name clients and I’m being given more responsibility and therefore a chance to shine.”
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ACCOUNTANCY firm Moore and Smalley has recruited 13 new trainees to its various offices across the North West
Sophie Fannan and Wayne Lamb have joined the firm’s Blackpool office, while Nicola Benson and Amy Braithwaite have joined the firm’s Kendal office.
Meanwhile, the Lancaster office has recruited Joshua Sayle, Jack Steer, George Davey, and Michael Towers. Sarah Ollerton, Mark Rose, Sarah Dew, Richard Yates and Melissa Palmi have joined the firm’s Preston office.
As part of their employment, all of the new recruits will continue their studies for various accounting qualifications.
Managing partner David Ingram said: “We continue to strive to recruit and invest in the best young accountancy talent in the region and many of our previous trainees are still progressing upwards at the firm. I’m sure our latest group of trainees can go on to emulate their success.”
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FORKLIFT truck sales company Carrylift has appointed two new salespeople.
The company, which was bought last year by Altrincham-based investment company CorpAcq, has recruited Jason Wilson and Simon Pilkington to bring in new business.
Pilkington had previously trained as a PE teacher, but he joins Carrylift as area sales executive for Stockport.
Wilson, who has been appointed as a trainee Sales Executive for Newcastle upon Tyne, recently graduated from the University of Bolton where he received a degree in business studies.
