People: Law firm strengthens its client services team; Marketing appointment at manufacturing firm; and more

Haddleton Legal has boosted its client services team with the appointment of Cheryl Bridges.

Bridges will be based at the firm’s head office in Harrogate where she will be responsible for managing the company website, intranet and events programme as well as maintaining strong client relationships.

She was previously part of the client development team at DLA Piper’s Leeds office and has an MSc in International Marketing Management.

James Haddleton, of Haddleton Legal, said: “Cheryl will play a crucial role in our internal and external communications strategy and will boost our head office team, which provides vital support to our experienced former in-house lawyers across the UK.”

Bridges said: “I am already enjoying being part of such a friendly and forward-thinking business and working closely with Haddleton Legal’s dedicated team of experienced in-house lawyers to provide them with the back office help they need to work efficiently.”

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Sheffield firm Pneumatic Components (PCL), which designs, makes and distributes pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, has recruited marketing executive Ben Spotswood.

He will join the wider marketing team in implementing their strategy for PCL worldwide, and TECALEMIT garage equipment in the UK.

More specifically, he will be supporting customers through the PCL Partner+ scheme, which aims to bring the firm’s valued customers closer. The initiative offers partners a range of exciting benefits, including advantageous trading and credit terms, growth bonuses, and exclusive marketing support.

As a business and marketing graduate with career experience within the steel industry, Spotswood has the necessary expertise to work collaboratively with distributors to grow their businesses.

He said: “Whether it’s help with digital, content or design and branding aspects, or strategic assistance, I will work with partners so they can develop, reaching and even exceeding targets; and I can also help identify gaps in the market.

“For those who are considering the Partner+ scheme, I will visit them to explain the benefits of the programme.

“PCL is committed to working with partners towards mutual goals, and I shall be providing any marketing support or assistance they may require to help them achieve their individual short and long term objectives.

“I’m looking forward to building quality relationships with our customers across the UK; delving into their unique working environments, be that here in Sheffield, across the sea in Ireland, up in the north of Scotland or down on the south coast of Britain.

“My ultimate aim is to help build quality working partnerships that will last for decades.”

Welcoming him to PCL, sales director Lee Wright said: “Ben is an excellent addition to the marketing team and has all the necessary skills and attributes required to support our valued partners.

“His appointment is a key part of our investment in dedicated and specialist support for Partner+ distributors and our mission to grow and flourish together through mutual support.”

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Global law firm DLA Piper has recruited five newly qualified associates within its Sheffield office.

Kate Ashdown (Real Estate), Conor Boyle (Corporate), Alexander Drake (Employment), Johanne Ward (Regulatory) and Simone Young-Alls (Litigation).

They have all successfully completed their training contracts with the firm and are now embarking on their new legal careers in Sheffield.

In addition, the firm has welcomed a new wave of trainee solicitors to DLA Piper Sheffield.

They include Kristi Boyes, Ewan Cooper, Amelia Hammerton, Thomas Morris, Lydia Raybould and Patricia Stelmach, who joined the office in September.

They will spend two years training at the firm, spending six months per seat, each in a different practice area. This training provides insight and understanding of all legal disciplines, after which the trainees select their area of focus.

Petra Billing, office managing partner for the Sheffield office, said: “We are delighted to welcome our new colleagues into our Sheffield office and wish them every success. This recent investment in our people demonstrates our continued commitment to the Yorkshire region.”