People: Law firm begins Birmingham expansion with partner appointment; Manufacturing group welcomes ex-Pinsents corporate lawyer to board; and more

Cardiff headquartered law firm Carbon Law Partners (CLP) has recruited Toni Sharp as the firm’s first Birmingham-based partner as part of its expansion into the Midlands.

Sharp brings a wealth of experience in HR and employment law to expand CLP’s existing practice group.  Since qualifying in 2009, she has worked on a number of complex cases across a range of sectors including automotive, engineering, design and construction.  She advises on all aspects of employment law and represents a breadth of SMEs from the UK and beyond.

In her new role at CLP, Sharp will be building on and expanding her client base, working with different CLP Partners to offer employment and HR advice across the firm and to clients drawn from other Partner practices

She joins CLP as the firm embarks on its next phase of expansion.

Michael Burne, founder and chief executive of Carbon Law Partners, said: “We’re thrilled to have Toni on board as our first Birmingham-based partner – she will be a significant asset in the on-going expansion of the firm. Toni encompasses all that we at Carbon Law Partners think a great lawyer should be; client focussed, results driven and entrepreneurial. Her appointment strengthens our existing HR and employment offer and is key to the promotion of our cross-practice capabilities in the Midlands, as well as across the UK.”

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Manufacturing group Castings has appointed Andrew Eastgate, formerly a partner in Pinsents, including being head of Pinsents’ corporate practice in Birmingham, to its board.

Eastgate has broad experience of advising quoted companies, particularly in connection with transactions and compliance issues.

He is chairman of Epwin Group and non-executive director of Headlam Group.
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Lorien Engineering Solutions has announced two key appointments to its UK-based management team.

The multi-disciplined engineering and project management business has appointed Phil Colquhoun as head of projects and Jonathan Cannon as process engineering manager.

The promotions follow a record-breaking year for Burton on Trent-based Lorien, with revenues up by 11%.

Steve Slater, managing director at Lorien, said: “It’s very pleasing to recognise the development of our people and to reward them with promotions that enable further expansion of the business. I’m sure that both Phil and Jonathan will excel in their new roles.”

Lorien Engineering Solutions, a division of GP Strategies Corporation, specialises in capital projects for food, brewing, drinks, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, logistics and safety compliance.