{"id":2109567,"date":"2026-03-16T14:55:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/?p=2109567"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:55:07","slug":"people-forvis-mazars-bradford-estates-hcr-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/news\/2109567-people-forvis-mazars-bradford-estates-hcr-law","title":{"rendered":"People: Forvis Mazars; Bradford Estates; HCR Law"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forvis Mazars, a global professional services network, has appointed Laura Salter as a partner in its financial planning team, based in the firm\u2019s Birmingham office.<\/p>\n

In this role, Salter will continue driving the growth of the financial planning team in the Midlands, with a focus on developing talent and building on the firm\u2019s reputation as a leader in Birmingham\u2019s business community.<\/p>\n

Salter has managed the Birmingham financial planning team since 2018, significantly expanding the size of the practice, underpinned by true collaboration across service lines to bring clients a comprehensive and personalised service.<\/p>\n

Natalie Wright, financial planning partner and Leeds Office managing partner said: \u201cI am proud to champion exceptional colleagues like Laura as they grow into their potential and progress into senior roles at the firm. Laura consistently delivers an outstanding experience for our clients, and I am delighted to see her reach this significant milestone in her career.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joining Forvis Mazars as a graduate in 2013, Salter\u2019s promotion to partner reflects the firm\u2019s commitment to nurturing homegrown talent. Laura also plays a pivotal role in bringing the firm\u2019s Independent Women offering to clients, providing personalised, forward-thinking financial strategies that empower women to achieve their goals and secure their financial wellbeing.<\/p>\n

Salter said: \u201cIt\u2019s a privilege to step into the role of Partner after more than a decade with the firm. I\u2019m incredibly proud of the team we\u2019ve built in Birmingham and excited to continue expanding our offering across the Midlands. Supporting our clients to achieve exceptional outcomes and long-term financial confidence is at the heart of what we do, and I am looking forward to driving further development of our practice in my new role.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stephen Lewis, Birmingham office managing partner said: \u201cLaura\u2019s promotion underscores our long\u2011term investment in Birmingham and the Midlands. Her leadership has been instrumental in scaling our Financial Planning capability in the region and supporting our broader growth ambitions.”<\/p>\n

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A director with extensive experience in managing in-hand and contract farming has been appointed to lead the farm operations on the Bradford Estates.<\/p>\n

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Steve Farrow and Duncan Fleming\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n

Duncan Fleming has joined the landed estates business, which has a principal asset of 12,000 acres on the Shropshire-Staffordshire border, as farm director to manage Bradford Farming, its in-hand farming business which focuses on arable crops alongside land licenced out to a portfolio of fresh produce, root vegetable and horticultural growers.<\/p>\n

He joins the business having previously been managing director at Westrope Farming, a large-scale farming and contract farming business based in Woodbridge, Suffolk.<\/p>\n

Previously, Fleming has been estate director on the Sotterley Estate and Farm Manager at the Elveden Estate, both in Suffolk.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI was very interested in the dynamic nature of Bradford Estates and the opportunity to combine my skill set with its experienced senior management team to add real value. Bradford Estates\u2019 clear and ambitious 100-year plan resonated with me. They are looking to the future with investments at scale, such as its large tree planting programme and industrial acquisition strategy, so it is an exciting time to join. I look forward to bringing my experience of working with large-person teams and complex agreements with multiple stakeholders to bear.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will be a very varied role with around 5,000 acres being used for the in-hand farming business, providing cereal crops, environmental stewardship, sheep grazing and licenses to a growing number of vegetable, salad and plant growers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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HCR Law has expanded its Midlands corporate team with the appointment of Adam Percival, who joins as a partner in its Leamington Spa office.<\/p>\n

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Sam Payne, Alison Scott, Adam Percival and Robert Lee<\/p><\/div>\n

Specialising in mergers and acquisitions and private equity work, Percival brings extensive experience advising owner-managers, shareholders, directors, private equity houses and corporates on corporate transactions.<\/p>\n

His appointment marks the first new partner hire into the Leamington Spa office since Wright Hassall joined HCR Law in November 2025. The move took the firm to more than 1,000 people across 13 offices in England and Wales with a turnover of around \u00a3112m.<\/p>\n

Percival will work with the Midlands Corporate team, led by Alison Scott. His appointment supports the firm\u2019s commitment to expanding its specialist corporate practice and providing clients with seamless support across the region.<\/p>\n

Percival said: \u201cIt\u2019s fantastic to join HCR at a time of positive momentum and growth. Clients across the Midlands are highly active in the M&A market and I\u2019m looking forward to working with the Corporate team to help them achieve the outcomes they\u2019re aiming for.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alison Scott, head of HCR Law\u2019s Midlands Corporate team said: \u201cAdam\u2019s experience strengthens the support we can offer to clients navigating strategic investments, disposals and private equity transactions. His appointment enhances our ability to deliver clear, commercially focused advice across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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