Appointments: Napthens; Linder Myers; JAM & more

THE debt recovery team at Lancashire law firm Napthens has expanded with the appointment of Lucy Bailey in its Preston office.

Bailey joins the team as a debt recovery executive after graduating from the University of Law in Manchester, achieving a distinction in the legal practice course. She previously completed her law degree at Leeds University.

At Napthens, she will advise clients on a range of matters relating to debt recovery, using her specialist knowledge to deal with topics including the management of outstanding invoices.

Napthens head of debt recovery Suzanne Dean said: “Late payments and bad debts are a challenge for many businesses, particularly SMEs.

“Lucy joins the Debt Recovery team at a time when it is experiencing significant growth thanks to its reputation in the region.

“We’re keen to strengthen and maintain our high level of service to clients, helping them manage debts efficiently and effectively and ensuring the smooth running of their businesses.”

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LINDER Myers Solicitors has strengthened its commercial property team with the appointment of Anne Dobie as a partner in its Manchester office.
 
Dobie has arrived from Davitt Jones Bould, real estate law specialists, where she was associate director. Prior to that, she was Head of Weightmans’ commercial property team in Manchester and national head of healthcare.

She brings a wealth of experience to the Linder Myers commercial property team. She is a specialist in site acquisition, development projects, joint ventures, forward funding, regeneration and remediation of brown field sites; acting on behalf of developers, public bodies (health and local authority) and institutional investors.
 
Dobie has been involved in numerous town centre developments and also undertakes commercial landlord and tenant work and supports commercial clients in corporate transactions involving sales and leasebacks and the acquisition and disposal of companies and businesses.
 
She said: “Linder Myers is well known for its excellent commercial property offering and I’m looking forward to supporting what is already a strong and established team.”

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MANCHESTER-based JAM has made three new additions to the team across both its PR and creative divisions, following a strong year for the integrated agency.

 
Lauren Digby joins JAMcreative as middleweight designer from DeVere Hotels where she worked within the marketing team as brand designer for three years.
 
Alex Cupial-Jones joins JAMcreative as Junior Designer following a six-month work experience placement.
 
Rebecca Ore joins JAM’s PR team as account researcher, after impressing the team during work experience earlier in the year.
 
JAM managing director and creative director David Gee said: “Now an integrated agency, JAM has grown from strength to strength by investing in its talent.

“Lauren, Alex and Rebecca join JAM at a really exciting time so I am extremely pleased to welcome them all to the team. All have great experience and a huge amount of creativity and passion, which will continue to drive the agency forward.”

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THE rapid growth of Paragon’s recently established Manchester office has continued following two new appointments.

Neil Grundy and Simon Long have both joined as associate irectors.
 
Lond previously worked at Colliers with James Onions – head of Paragon’s Manchester office – and co-director Rob Simpson who also joined when the new office was established in May of this year. 

Grundy joins from DTZ having previously worked at Colliers, McGrath Associates and EC Harris. The appointments follow the recent recruitment of Peter Mcllhagger as director of drojects in July.
 
Head of Paragon Manchester James Onion said: “Having already worked with both Neil and Simon, I look forward to continuing our successful working relationship.

“I am confident that our combined experience of building surveying and project related services will enable us to offer an even greater level of service to our clients.

“It has been four months since we opened in Manchester and we have been incredibly busy working with both existing and new clients. 

“Neil and Simon’s appointments are part of an ongoing expansion strategy and they will play an integral role in the continued growth of the Manchester office.”

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DEREK Tierney and Lauren Pritchard have joined Liquid as part of the company’s expanding digital marketing and PR departments.

Tierney and Pritchard will deliver tactical direction and support to a number of the Liverpool agency’s biggest clients, as well as driving new business and contributing to the agency’s approach to creative design and intelligent strategies.

Liquid executive creative director Steve McGauley said: “Derek and Lauren are further strengthening our agency’s strong brand experience.

Clare Barry and Alexendra Walsh have also recently joined the creative agency. Barry has become a full time member of the PR department after freelancing with the company for six months, while Walsh has joined as a level 4 digital apprentice.

The new recruits join as the company looks to celebrate its 15th year.