Latest appointments: Board appointment at The Insurance Partnership, Triple boost for Simpson Millar and more

INSURANCE brokers, The Insurance Partnership, has made three appointments to its board.

The company, which has offices in Hull and York, has promoted Richard Tuplin and Kevin Cody to the position of director and Richard Smaje to finance director.

Prior to taking up these new roles, Mr Tuplin was senior associate director for brand and marketing, Mr Cody was senior associate director for sales and Mr Smaje was head of finance.

Rob Worrell, Group Managing Director of The Insurance Partnership said; “I am delighted to welcome our new appointees to the Board of Directors. I have worked will Richard Tuplin, Kevin Cody and Richard Smaje for many years and I’m confident they will flourish in their new roles.”

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LEEDS-BASED law firm, Simpson Millar , has welcomed three partners to its newly launched company commercial department.

Philip Downing joins the firm from Brooke North and has experience in all aspects on non-contentious private company matters.

Deborah Powell joins from Eversheds where she was real estate partner and specialises in all aspects of commercial property work.

Steve Esmond joins the firm as employment partner, having previously worked at Hammonds and Shoosmiths.

Simpson Millar’s managing partner,Peter Watson, said; “This is a significant move for us – to welcome three people with such extensive experience from large corporate firms is a testament to our commitment to expand the practice and build our client base. “

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LANGLEYS Solicitors, the York-based law firm, has appointed four new legal specialists to its family and children law unit.

Laura Sargeant and Anna Mosey will qualify as solicitors in September, and Anna Sutcliffe and Kim Denton join the firm as trainee legal executives.

Mark Day, who heads the Family and Children Law Unit said;”We pride ourselves on offering a quality, sympathetic and non-confrontational approach as well as a comprehensive and expert service in all manner of family law issues, which has been strengthened further by the addition of the new recruits.

“We now have specialists in all aspects of law relating to children, domestic abuse, co-habitation, pre-marital agreements and the financial aspects of separation.”

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LEGAL recruitment specialist, Sellick Partnership, has a new addition to its Leeds-based team.

Sarah Hughes joins the firm as a specialist legal consultant, recruiting on behalf of organisations within the not-for-profit and public sector.

Amy Bullock, manager of the Leeds team, said; ” Since the opening of the office earlier in the year, the business has gone through an exciting period of growth and established positive relationships with a number of clients and candidates across the region.

“The appointment of Sarah will allow us to continue to provide an exceptional level of service in line with this growth – I am delighted to welcome Sarah to our team. ”