Appointments: LCF Residential, Camira, Savills

THE conveyancing arm of LCF Law, LCF Residential, has promoted Julie Davis to director level.

Ms Davis joined the firm in 2013 as head of residential property and has overseen the division double in size, to a team of 20.

She said: “It’s fantastic to have my efforts recognised with this promotion.

“Buying or selling a home can be a very stressful time but we strive to make the process as simple and personal as possible, and this has been key to our ongoing success in the conveyancing industry.

“The growth of the UK’s residential property market has also contributed to the expansion of our business and as it continues to recover from the recession, it will be a very exciting and productive time for LCF Residential.”

Simon Stell, managing partner at LCF Law, says: “Julie’s property experience and knowledge of the conveyancing market is second to none and she leads a hugely successful team that is continually growing, so she thoroughly deserves this promotion.”

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TEXTILE manufacturer Camira Group has appointed chief executive officer Grant Russell to take the reins from Steve Bullas, who will become chairman of the group.

The Mirfield-based group has appointed Mr Russell, who has spent 30 years with chemicals manufacturer AkzoNobel where he grew sales to £600m.

Camira, which manufactures and distributes around 8 million metres of fabrics a year, is targeting £100 million turnover by 2020.

The group already distributes to 80 countries worldwide.

Camira Group’s last set of financial results, for the year ended 31 December 2014, saw turnover reach a record £68 million with a best ever EBITDA of £7.4 million.

Earlier this year the Group received a Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development, its second in this category and fourth in total.

Mr Russell commented: “This is a great business which has made textile design and manufacture innovative, exciting and relevant to the 21st century global business model.

“I’m thrilled to be joining such a dynamic organisation, and leading the business on the next stage of its global development as we consolidate our position in core European markets and ramp up our expansion in North America and Asia Pacific.”

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PROPERTY advisor Savills have added two members to their team and promoted James Lamming to the regional head of the firm’s retail division.

Mr Lamming, who has been retail director at the Leeds office of Savills since 2007 will now lead the team from Manchester.

He takes over from Peter Barker who is emigrating to Australia.

Director Steve Henderson will oversee the Leeds-based team, joined by Josh Howe formerly of DTZ.

Mr Howe has experience of shopping centre leasing and acquisitions on behalf of retail and leisure operators plus leasehold and freehold disposals after starting his career at Fawley Watson Booth, a niche practice in Leeds.

Phil Coombes will work across both the Leeds and Manchester offices.
James Lamming commented: “We are pleased to be welcoming our new recruits to the business and confident their expertise will further enhance the team’s already strong offer.

“The retail scene in the North is thriving and we look forward to capitalising on this as we continue to provide holistic advice to a wide range of clients.”