Appointments: Irwin Mitchell, Deloitte, Taylor Patterson
THE Manchester office of law firm Irwin Mitchell has promoted seven members of staff to associate.
Family solicitor, Hannah Saxe, personal injury solicitor Keith Cundall and client liaison manager, Maria Walker have been recognised along with PR manager, David Shirt.
Glenn Walker, Stephanie Francis and Michael Flanagan who all work for Irwin Mitchell subsidiary, Ascent, have also been promoted.
Regional managing partner Grahame Codd of Irwin Mitchell’s Manchester office, said: “Achieving the status of associate is a major career landmark which signals to both clients and the wider legal community that the person concerned is a senior and highly regarded expert within our business. The promotions not only highlight the diversity of our business, but also the importance that we place in rewarding both legal and non-legal members of staff.
“All seven individuals have shown their strength and achievements in relation to delivering the required high standards of service which is required at Irwin Mitchell. I’d like to congratulate all of them and look forward to their future contribution as we continue to grow and realise our ambition of becoming the legal brand of choice.”
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DELOITTE Real Estate has appointed Lee Hillyard to strengthen its programme assurance and management team.
Hillyard joins from AECOM, where he was head of programme controls – Europe. He will be based at Deloitte’s Manchester office.
In his new role Hillyard will provide oversight and leadership of major commissions across the firm, including Deloitte’s current role with the provision of programme management and project controls services across a UK-wide £3bn a year programme.
He said: “I fully intend to use Deloitte’s unique insight and knowledge of industries and corporates to add real value to our clients – those who have to deliver, assure and develop complex programmes of work across all sectors and geographies.”
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PRESTON-based financial adviser Taylor Patterson has made three new appointments.
Craig Hugo has joined the employee benefits team as a financial adviser, Beverley Reardon has taken up the role of adviser support in the financial planning division and Graeme Marshall is joining the company’s graduate scheme.
Managing director Gillian Bardin said: “Each new team member brings a unique skill set and range of professional experience. From seasoned professionals to emerging talent, we have been careful to appoint those that add true value to our team and will compliment our unique culture.
“The next 12 months is key for Taylor Patterson, we have recruited ahead of the curve to ensure we can provide the best possible service to our clients and fulfil our business aspirations.”
