People: Partner promotion at law firm; UTC appoints new principal; WSB announces new hire; and more
Leeds law firm Morrish Solicitors LLP has promoted employment Solicitor Daniel Kindell to Partner to mark his contribution to the business.
Kindell joined Morrish Solicitors in 2005. He has a wealth of experience and will continue to advise clients on a full range of employment issues. He specialises in complex employment litigation, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and contract claims as well as large-scale group litigation, such as protective award and holiday pay claims.
Kindell said: “The employment team at Morrish Solicitors is second to none and continues to be a busy, vibrant, and exciting place to work advising our wide range of clients.
“My time so far with Morrish Solicitors has been immensely rewarding. As a partner I will continue to advise and support our clients, and be as accessible as ever. However I will also be playing a wider role in helping the department and the firm to develop the business. It’s an exciting challenge – and one I’m looking forward to.”
Paul Scholey, Senior Partner at Morrish Solicitors, said: “We’d all like to congratulate Daniel on his promotion. We are proud to welcome Daniel to the partner team, and fully expect that he will continue to use the experience, skill and work ethic he has demonstrated since joining our firm to achieve the best results for our clients.”
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Amsource Technology and NorthInvest have entered into a partnership to maximise recruitment value within high growth start-ups based in the North. Andrew Maeer managing director of Amsource said: “Here at Amsource we work to support growing business with one of their most important areas – their people. The people in any business underpin and drive it’s success, and we have a track record of working with tech businesses to ensure they hire the best people and have the best approach possible in an ever competitive market of talent attraction.
Helen Oldham a Founding Board Director of NorthInvest, added: “We’re really enjoying working with the team at Amsource. We have a great deal in common; we’re both playing an important role in the tech ecosystem and are equally committed to increasing diversity in the sector. Amsource are helping to solve the talent gap issue for tech start ups with a range of very innovative approaches.”
UTC Leeds has appointed a new Principal.
Alex Burnham has 21 years’ experience of working in education and started in post last month at UTC Leeds, which is based on Sayner Road, Hunslet. He said: “I feel honoured and privileged to be part of a team that is supporting the next generation of world-class engineers and scientists.
“By working closely with regional businesses and the University of Leeds, our students are gaining the high level technical skills and academic qualifications that employers and universities need and improving their life chances.”
Before joining UTC Leeds, Burnham was part of the senior leadership team at Rodillian Multi Academy Trust in Leeds for six years.
This included being Head of School at BBG Academy in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, which moved from special measures to an Ofsted ‘good’ rating during his leadership.
Mark Goldstone, Chair of the Governing Body, said: “Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and I am very pleased to welcome him to UTC Leeds.”
The £10 million UTC Leeds specialises in advanced engineering and manufacturing. Students can complete technical qualifications alongside GCSEs and A Levels and join at the age of 14 or 16. The UTC recruits from across Leeds City Region.
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Philip Speight has joined the Property Asset Management team at WSB.
The appointment of Speight, a former partner of Knight Frank and director of Propstone, will boost WSB’s existing property management team providing additional capacity and experience to deliver the high standards of management services that clients demand.
WSB’s James Skirrow said: “Philip represents a senior appointment for WSB significantly enhancing our capability within the property and asset management sector. Philip provides a springboard for future growth and brings with him a wealth of experience.”
“The opportunity to join WSB’s successful and respected property team is an exciting challenge and I look forward to expanding and developing the property management offer and ensuring the continued delivery of exceptional client service,” added Speight.
