{"id":2111993,"date":"2026-05-19T16:53:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/?p=2111993"},"modified":"2026-05-19T16:53:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:53:28","slug":"people-mfg-solicitors-randle-engineering-kwb-property-consultants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/news\/2111993-people-mfg-solicitors-randle-engineering-kwb-property-consultants","title":{"rendered":"People: mfg Solicitors; Randle Engineering; KWB Property Consultants"},"content":{"rendered":"

Law firm mfg Solicitors has continued to grow its corporate team in Birmingham with the appointment of a new partner.<\/p>\n

Nick Little joins the firm as a partner and corporate law specialist, primarily based at the firm\u2019s offices on Waterloo Street in the city\u2019s Colmore Business District.<\/p>\n

He will advise clients on a wide range of corporate-related matters, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, and corporate advisory mandates.<\/p>\n

Joining from Shoosmiths, Little will work closely with Clare Lang, partner and head of the firm\u2019s high-profile corporate team.<\/p>\n

Clare Lang said: \u201cNick has built a superb reputation over more than a decade as a corporate solicitor. Countless business deals both regionally and nationally have benefited from his advice and leadership, and we\u2019re delighted to have him join the team.<\/p>\n

\u201cNick is the latest in a series of appointments to our corporate team both in Birmingham and the wider region. He is already making an impact with our clients and across the firm. I look forward to working with him in the months and years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nick Little said: \u201cI was attracted to mfg Solicitors not only because of the first-class reputation of its corporate team, but also due to the firm\u2019s clear ambition and growth plans. A diverse range of large PLCs, SMEs and owner-managed firms are turning to us for advice and guidance on a wide range of complex matters, so to be part of Clare\u2019s team is an exciting move for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Randle Engineering has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Javier Maruenda as senior vehicle dynamics engineer.<\/p>\n

Maruenda brings more than nine years of experience in vehicle dynamics, spanning passenger and commercial vehicle programmes with global OEMs.<\/p>\n

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Javier Maruenda<\/p><\/div>\n

His expertise includes multibody dynamics, simulation model development, kinematics and compliance optimisation, chassis systems, and vehicle testing, calibration and validation.<\/p>\n

He previously worked in senior engineering roles at automotive technology firms and OEM technical centres, where he contributed to the development of software-defined, zero-emission vehicle platforms and advanced control systems.<\/p>\n

Earlier roles included positions at Tata Motors European Technical Centre, Jaguar Land Rover and IDIADA Automotive Technology, with experience in modelling, benchmarking, R&D leadership and technical training.<\/p>\n

Alongside his industry experience, he is currently completing an MSc in maths and computing engineering, focusing on numerical methods and dynamic systems modelling.<\/p>\n

Javier Maruenda said: \u201cRandle combines serious engineering intelligence with a genuinely welcoming culture, which is a rare and powerful mix. The first principles mindset and cross-sector work make it an inspiring place to think, test and build ideas. I\u2019m delighted to be joining the team and contributing to what comes next.\u201d<\/p>\n

Peter Benzie, engineering manager at Randle Engineering said: \u201cWe are thrilled to bring Javier into the team. He is a fantastic fit with his technical ability, inquisitive nature and collaborative skills. Known for his questioning approach and desire to truly understand the mathematics behind every problem, he brings a rare depth of analytical thinking to his work in vehicle dynamics, modelling and advanced control. This mindset significantly underpins our capability and reflects our commitment to delivering intellectually rigorous consultancy across automotive, defence, aerospace, robotics and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

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KWB Property Consultants has appointed Kezia Smart as associate director within its property management team.<\/p>\n

Smart has joined KWB from BNP Paribas Real Estate where she worked for just under a decade, beginning as a property administrator in 2016, before qualifying as a surveyor and being later promoted to an associate director.\"\"<\/p>\n

Within the KWB team, Smart will be responsible for overseeing property management of several mixed-use properties across the Midlands, including the Colman Consolidated Portfolio.<\/p>\n

Kezia Smart, associate director at KWB said: \u201cI am very much looking forward to building relationships with both new and existing clients within the KWB portfolio. People are what bring a building to life, whether that\u2019s the client, tenants or other stakeholders, and it\u2019s great to have joined a team where relationships come first.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe industry knowledge within the KWB team is second-to-none and I\u2019m excited to be part of such a well-regarded, independent consultancy that is truly passionate about Birmingham and the wider Midlands region.\u201d<\/p>\n

Smart is also a well-known figure around Birmingham, having been involved with the Midlands Women in Property Committee for the past five years, including being the Chairwoman between 2025 and 2026.<\/p>\n

Smart also sits on the West Midlands RICS Regional Board and arranges networking events, alongside encouraging member engagement, with a particular focus to support female surveyors.<\/p>\n

Sam Lawrence, KWB\u2019s Head of Property Management said: \u201cI\u2019m delighted to once again have Kezia within the team. She\u2019s hugely respected across the city and will be a real asset to KWB as we look to expand
\nour property management portfolio over the coming years.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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