People: Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax; Anthony Collins; Evolution Claims Management

Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax has announced the appointment of Pippa Taylor as VAT manager.

With an impressive track record in VAT, Taylor brings a wealth of expertise that will further enhance Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax’s reputation for excellence in tax consultancy and client support.

In her new role, she will oversee VAT advisory projects, ensuring seamless compliance with ever-evolving legislation while delivering expert guidance to a diverse portfolio of clients.

Her deep understanding of VAT and practical implementation will be instrumental in expanding the firm’s VAT services across multiple industries.

Daphne Hemingway, VAT director at Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Pippa to the team. Her addition comes at a time of significant growth and outstanding achievements over the past year. Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax has been advising private schools together with complex
property transactions and corporate finance transactions. With the increasing demand for our services, Pippa will be racing around from day one.

“Our team is renowned for delivering expert VAT solutions, above and beyond our competitors, in niche areas. We serve national and international clients with the highest standard of VAT advisory services. We look forward to the contributions she will make and the positive impact she will have on our business and our clients.”

Pippa Taylor, VAT manager at Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax said: “Before joining Jerroms, I worked in a dedicated VAT team where I managed a diverse client portfolio – delivering both compliance and advisory services and developed a keen interest in the not- for-profit sector. I joined Jerroms to accelerate my professional growth and gain hands-on experience in more complex and specialist areas, including litigation, land and property transactions, and corporate finance. I am proud to be part of a team led by highly respected experts such as Daphne, Pete Miller, and Nick Wright, and I am confident that this move will be a significant and rewarding step forward in my career.”

Social purpose law firm, Anthony Collins, announces 13 promotions and three lateral moves across the business, from partner level through to associate and across its business support teams.

The promotions include two new partners, six appointments to legal director, two new associates and three promotions and three lateral appointments across the business.

Alex Tindall has been promoted to partner from legal director in the property team. Tindall leads the firm’s property work for charities, advising on commercial and residential transactions for a number of national charities.

Alex Tindall has been promoted to partner

Nicola Woods has been promoted to partner in the clinical negligence and personal injury team, with experience in catastrophic injury, fatality and clinical negligence cases. Woods is the firm’s first partner who is a chartered legal executive.

Jackie Morris has been promoted to legal director in the employment and pensions team. Morris provides employment tribunal representation across all sectors, with a particular focus on health and social care.

In the clinical negligence and personal injury team, Victoria Fullilove steps up to legal director, specialising in complex, maximum-severity personal injury cases. Fullilove is well-regarded for her partnership approach with organisations, supporting individuals and families through life-changing circumstances.

Lindsey Bohanna and Narinder Singh have been promoted to legal director in the private client team, undertaking personal and estate planning, and work related to children law, respectively, including disputes between parents, family members or cases involving local authorities.

In the projects team, Alex Lawrence and Max Howarth have been promoted to legal director. Lawrence advises local authorities and public sector clients on commercial contracts, procurement, subsidy control and governance, while Howarth specialises in planning and highways law, including local planning authority decision-making, planning agreements, permitted development and a host of other legal matters.

Newly-promoted associates, Jack Hewitt and Jodie Wilding in the property department respectively specialise in social housing development, site set-up and plot sales, and advising third-sector clients, including churches, charities and trusts, on residential property sales, purchases and related matters.

Peter Hubbard, managing partner at Anthony Collins said: “It is always an honour to celebrate our colleagues successes, especially when we see their hard work rewarded through their career progression. These promotions reflect the exceptional talent, dedication and expertise we have across the firm. We’re passionate about creating opportunities for professional growth and nurturing talent in every area of our business. These achievements are a testament to the individuals’ hard work, and to our ongoing commitment to supporting careers.”

Insurance specialist Evolution Claims Management has appointed Donna Quarrell as director of operations to strengthen its senior leadership team as the company continues its growth trajectory.

In her new role, Quarrell will oversee operational processes across the business, drawing upon more than 15 years’ experience leading operational teams in leading insurance companies.

Donna Quarrell

Her most recent role was four years as head of service delivery at a leading claims management provider, which followed four years as operations manager within the same firm.

She also has experience from her time as operations manager for a major Insurer.

Quarrell said: “I am pleased to join Evolution Claims Management during an exciting period of growth to draw upon my experience of operations leadership within the insurance sector. In my career to date, I have specialised in driving forward service improvements to all customers through excellent operational team service, customer feedback, and constantly reviewing and evolving our processes and digital offerings.

“I expect to utilise this working knowledge in delivering upon the company’s commitment to using
technology to transform traditional claims processes really sets it apart in the insurance sector. I look forward to working with the talented team here to further enhance our operational capabilities and deliver exceptional service to our clients as we expand our specialist propositions.”

Martin Thompson, chief operating officer at Evolution Claims Management said: “We are delighted
to welcome Donna to the business at this exciting time. Her extensive expertise will be invaluable as
we continue to grow market share with an innovative approach to claims management. Donna’s appointment further strengthens our leadership team and positions us perfectly to deliver on our ambitious growth plans.”