On the Move: The latest West Midlands hires

Commercial dispute resolution specialist David Whiting is the latest in a series of senior appointments at law firm Lodders, and joins as a partner in the firm’s dispute resolution practice.

Lodders’ 12-strong dispute resolution team, which is headed by Jane Senior and now includes six partners, has recorded sustained growth in demand for its range of dispute resolution services over the last 18 months.

“David’s appointment is a strategic step in our ambitious plans for continued expansion,” said Senior. “He is a recognised specialist in commercial dispute resolution and his expertise and skills represent a significant and complementary addition to the practice, which continues to grow in size, resource and instructions from clients in a range of sectors.”

Whiting was previously a partner and head of the dispute resolution team at Banbury firm Spratt Endicott for five years.

Prior, he was a partner in the dispute resolution and insolvency practice at East Midlands law firm Howes Percival for four years, and for nine years at Needham & James.

He said: “I am delighted to be joining such a dynamic team, which has great ambitions for the future.  It is a very exciting times at Lodders as it has recently made a number of strategic senior appointments.”

Lodders’ Dispute Resolution team works for businesses and private clients to resolve a range of disputes from employment and intellectual property disagreements, to residential and commercial property disputes.

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Sutton Coldfield Town Centre BID has announced that Angela Henderson, centre manager at The Gracechurch Centre, has been appointed as chair of the town centre’s Business Improvement District (BID).

Henderson, previously vice chair of the BID, has taken over from Stephen Roberts, founding director at Robson Lister Wealth Management, who had held the role since 2017.

Having managed The Gracechurch Centre since summer 2016, Henderson brings over 26 years’ experience of working in a retail environment to her new role. She is passionate about driving growth in town centres and has gained a great deal of experience working with stakeholders in other towns throughout her career.

Sutton Coldfield Town Centre BID has also welcomed three new members; David Hemming of Burley Browne, Mark Harris of Mark Harris Accountants and Stephen Nixon of Enoch Evans.

Mike Bushell, Sutton Coldfield Town Centre BID manager, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Angela into her new role as Chair of Sutton Coldfield Town Centre BID. Since joining the BID team in 2016, her commitment to Sutton Coldfield has been paramount, and we’re certain Angela will further continue to play a vital role in shaping the future of the town centre.

“We would like to extend a big thank you to Stephen for his continued hard work and dedication to the BID.”