People: The latest West Midlands hires
A Midlands legal firm has bolstered its private client department with the appointment of a new partner.
Giles Scott has joined mfg Solicitors as a partner and divisional head of the firm’s 38-strong private client offering.
Based at mfg’s Adam House headquarters in Kidderminster, Scott is a specialist in a host of matters which affect families and individuals including wills, estate planning and administration and advice around complex inheritance tax issues.
With a career spanning 15 years, he joins mfg from Lanyon Bowdler.
Maynard Burton, partner and chairman at mfg Solicitors said: “Our private client department is the largest in the firm with a wide variety of clients spread across the country.
“To have Giles joining us to lead that team is fantastic. He has superb credentials and is a widely regarded expert in a variety of personal legal matters. I have no doubt he will be a key driving force behind the growth and development of what is already a hugely respected team in the years ahead.”
Scott added: “The reputation mfg has built over the years has been immense and I am excited to have the opportunity to play my role in enhancing that quality even further.
“We have clients the length and breadth of the country that look to us for first-class, professional advice on a range of personal issues. I want to grow that client base and position us as the leading private client team in the region.”
mfg has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire and central Birmingham.
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Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust (BHTT) has welcomed Tru Powell to its board of directors.
Deputy chair of BHTT and chair of the BHTT Nominations Committee, Ann Tonks said: “I am delighted that we have appointed such a standout, highly accomplished individual who will strengthen the skills on our board.
“Tru is a successful entrepreneur with great experience in events planning, marketing and communication who will bring further commercial acumen to our business. His work with young people in the arts is exemplary and we are very excited to have him joining our board. Tru brings with him great energy and enthusiasm.”
Powell is the founder and managing director of The Alternative Events & Wedding Company, an event management company that specialises in coordinating corporate, youth events and weddings.
In addition, he is the director of the UK’s first kids’ salon, Kandy Girl and also the creative and events director for Aston Performing Arts Academy.
Powell said: “I am really excited to have joined the Hippodrome board. I am even more excited at the prospect of championing the arts and contributing to the mission of making the Hippodrome inclusive and accessible for all. I am hoping to bring my wealth of knowledge in enterprise, the arts and marketing to this role to compliment the board’s existing skills and expertise.”
Chair of BHTT, Glenn Howells, said: “On behalf of the board here at the Hippodrome we are thrilled to announce that Tru Powell is joining us a Trustee. Tru’s experience and track record as a ground-breaking, creative entrepreneur will be a great addition to the Hippodrome in exploring new ways to realise the opportunities that are beginning to emerge as we enter the next stage of our development as a regional cultural hub for performing arts.”
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Birmingham agency One Black Bear has appointed Paul Bramwell, former managing director of Mediacom Birmingham, as non-executive chairman.
As well as having a successful career in business that has included heading up Universal McCann and being a founder member of Brilliant, Bramwell has supported various bodies and associations.
He is currently a board member at Create Central and is an active supporter of the Birmingham Publicity Association and Love Brum. He is also a strong advocate and voice for the region’s talents across many forums – particularly in the creative services sector.
Richard Elwell, co-owner and creative partner at OBB said: “Paul is a well-known and hugely respected name within our region and brings extensive experience to the senior team at OBB. It’s great to secure his services after knowing and working with him for a good few years now. I know he will provide great counsel as we exit this COVID ravaged period and look to kick on. There are many exciting plans afoot at OBB Towers for 2021 and Paul will be integral to these.”
Bramwell added: “I have really enjoyed working with Rich and his partner Jon Harrison over the years and always admired their ability to deliver inspiring, strategic thinking with award winning creativity. Alongside managing partner Kate Hartshorn and the rest of the team, they have a compelling offering and I look forward to helping them deliver the next phase of their growth.”
