New partners appointments at Browne Jacobson

BROWNE Jacobson has announced three partner promotions in its Birmingham office. The move brings the number of partner promotions at the firm this year to nine, a new record.

The remaining six new partners are based in the firm’s Nottingham office and the appointments bring the firm’s total partnership to 99.

The new Birmingham partners are: James Arrowsmith (Technical Claims & Social Care), Mark Barnett (Health) and Helen Badger (Employment).

The promotions build on the 13 associate promotions announced by the firm earlier this year. All the latest appointments will be effective from May 1, 2014.

Derek Bambury, Senior Partner at Browne Jacobson, said: “These partner promotions are richly deserved. They have all shown a real commitment to the firm, substantial achievement in their sectors and, equally important, the real potential to help the firm grow.

“This is a record number of partner and associate promotions which strengthens the depth of talent at the firm and complements the other high quality appointments we have made over the course of the last 12 months.”

Birmingham expansion for legal recruiter Douglas Scott

LEGAL recruiter Douglas Scott has expanded its Birmingham office with the appointment of Steve Collings as a senior recruitment consultant.

Operating from the company’s Birmingham office in Temple Row, he will recruit across the whole of the Midlands into the South West, including areas such as Bristol, Southampton and Cardiff.

He joins the company as it embarks on an aggressive expansion plan, having just launched an international recruitment desk – one of the first legal recruitment specialists in the UK to do so.

“This year we celebrate our 10th birthday. Over that decade we have enjoyed steady growth, meaning the company has established a strong reputation,” said Douglas Scott managing director Kathryn Riley.

“With a solid client base and trusted presence in a number of UK locations, we are now expanding into specific sectors and geographical locations and have a strategic growth plan that will see further appointments to the team over the next few months. We’re currently recruiting for our international desk and will be looking to expand our Midlands team further very soon.”

Douglas Scott is now the largest private practice recruiter in the UK, with over 40 staff recruiting legal staff of all levels. Turnover is up 35% year-on-year and interviews and registrations are up by 38% and 31% respectively. The company has also rebranded to celebrate its growth and direction.

As well as the Birmingham office, the company has offices in Manchester, London, Liverpool and Leeds.

New partners for DAC Beachcroft

DAC Beachcroft has announced the appointment of 16 new partners. The appointments, which take effect from May 1. 2014, bring the total number of partners to 256.  

The new partners are based in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London and Newport. They are: Hans Allnutt, Global (London); Anne Batanero, Real Estate (Bristol); Louise Bloomfield, Employment & Pensions (Leeds); Anthony Carrington and Dan Prince, Claims Validation Team (Birmingham); Kathy Farmer, Practice Governance & Risk (Leeds); Emma Fuller, Motor (Newport); Barbara Goddard, Casualty, (London); Liz Jones, Large Loss (Birmingham); Daniella McGuigan, Employment & Pensions (Leeds); Lili Oliver, Motor (Bristol); Ben Pariser, Real Estate (Bristol); Glenn Ruddy, Real Estate (London); John Singh, Corporate & Commercial (London); Alex Von Westernhagen, Corporate & Commercial (London); and Nick Williams, Corporate & Commercial (Bristol).

Paul Murray, DAC Beachcroft managing partner, said: “We are delighted to be able to announce these well-deserved promotions.  As in previous years, they continue to reflect key areas of focus and growth for the business. I am very encouraged by the talent within the firm and am delighted to be able to harness and reward the skills of our outstanding performers.”