People: Partner promotions at law firm; Construction group welcomes chief operations director; and more

Commercial and employment law specialist Ironmonger Curtis has made two partner promotions.

Commercial litigation specialist Ben Ironmonger joined the Sheffield firm in 2008 and has a broad range of experience in dealing with commercial, corporate and intellectual property law cases, as well as dispute resolution.

Employment lawyer Toby Pochron works with SME employers to help them manage employee issues and business restructures and also provides practical advice to help them achieve change. He joined the firm in 2013 advises on discrimination, unfair dismissal and disciplinaries. Pochron is also a keen advocate and has experience in advising national trade unions in the rail and mining industry.

Expertise at Ironmonger Curtis stretches from UK employment and human resources law, business, litigation and commercial property to dental.

Founding partner Trevor Ironmonger said: “The promotion of Toby and Ben is testament to the valuable specialist contributions they make to the firm and the important roles they will play in our future success.”

The firm recently expanded its team with the arrival of David Young as an associate in the corporate commercial department and Bernadette Horan has joined the commercial property team as a senior solicitor.

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Leeds-based construction company Broadley Group has recruited Dan Doherty as chief operations director.

Having worked in the construction industry for over 40 years, Doherty was previously director of Laing O’ Rourke Northern division, which has delivered significant construction projects across the North, including Liverpool One, Manchester Town Hall and Manchester Airport transformation project.

He brings extensive experience to the Broadley Group, having been involved in major projects, including Leeds Trinity, Barnsley Schools, Meadowhall refurbishment and the Hepworth Art Gallery.

Doherty’s role at The Broadley Group will include new business development and establishing new accounts, securing a profitable pipeline of opportunities, successfully overseeing operations to deliver jobs safely and developing the workforce to maximise the potential of The Broadley Group personnel.

He said: “The Broadley Group has fantastic potential prospects, coupled with a great reputation and passionate people. I am looking forward to harnessing this and driving the business forward to a new level.”

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East Yorkshire firm Williamsons Solicitors has introduced a dedicated family law service to its Beverley branch with the appointment of specialist legal executive Karen Marshall.

Marshall joins eight solicitors in Williamsons’ family department who are based at Hull, Bridlington and Driffield.

Sarah Clubley, Williamsons’ director and head of family, said that the increase in enquiries and volume of work at Beverley, since the branch opened two years ago, had necessitated a full-time position.

“This is a significant appointment, enabling us to offer a wide range of family service to the town.
“We have known Karen for many years. She is friendly and approachable and keen to help people find answers to some of the most difficult problems they are likely to face.”

Marshall has had 17 years’ experience since starting her training through the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and has built her knowledge of family law, from childcare to financial settlements, with regional law firms.

For the four years before joining Williamsons she worked as a professional McKenzie Friend, providing support and advice for family court litigants who were unable to afford representation.