People: Raworths; Mills & Reeve; Czajka Care Group; and more

Raworths, in Harrogate, has promoted Adam Colville-Robins to an associate in the Dispute Resolution team, the latest in a series of promotions at the legal firm.

Colville-Robins, who joined Raworths as a solicitor in 2020, acts for a variety of commercial and private clients, working on a range of contentious matters concerning property, contractual disputes and commercial and private debt recovery.

His appointment comes on the back of a number of senior promotions over the last 12 months under the leadership of Simon Morris, who was appointed managing partner in April 2022 following 20 years with the business.

Morris said: “We congratulate Adam on his promotion, which is down to the excellent quality of his work and his ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with his clients, something we pride ourselves on at Raworths.

“We are committed to nurturing talent across the firm at every level, from working with our trainee solicitors to complete their qualifications to supporting senior team members develop specialist knowledge in their chosen fields.

“We see opportunities in securing further high-quality work over the next three years of our business plan, with the nurturing of talent at the heart of this strategy.”

Raworths is investing in leadership training for its senior team and training for three staff members appointed ‘mental health first aiders’ to offer support and advice for its team of more than 70 people.

The firm also has a Corporate Social Responsibility programme, supporting local charities and fundraising activities.

Deborah Boylan, Raworths’ people partner, added: “It’s a challenging recruitment market and candidates are now looking beyond salaries and client portfolios; it’s also about workplace culture and a supportive environment.

“We know our people are our biggest asset, and to attract and retain the best talent we must support the wellbeing and development of our team.

“Investing in both the technical skills and the emotional intelligence of our people is a key part of what sets us apart as a practice.”

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National law firm, Mills & Reeve has made two appointments to its Leeds employment, pensions and immigration team.

Gemma Sherbourne has joined as a senior associate from LCF Law. She is a specialist employment lawyer with more than 17 years’ experience advising on the full range of employment issues, from TUPE, directors’ service agreements and discrimination to board and other senior level exit agreements for both individuals and companies.

She has particular experience in the manufacturing, education and retail sectors.

Alexandra Byrne has been appointed as an associate. Byrne, who joined from Gordons, advises companies and individual on all employment law matters.

The appointments have taken the team to seven lawyers and further recruitment is planned over the next 12 months.

Stuart Craig, partner and head of the Leeds employment team, said the appointments follow a period of rapid growth, with several high-profile client wins.

He added: “Our client base across key sectors, particularly in corporate, health, education and charities, has grown significantly with wins from major public and private sector organisations.

“Gemma and Alexandra have the experience and skill set to advise on the strategic and complex employment law requirements of these clients and I’m confident both will play a pivotal role in the further development of the team.”

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A Nab Wood care home has promoted two of its dedicated team members to joint deputy managers.

Brookfield Care Home is one of five homes owned and run by Czajka Care Group, and Helen Larkin and Adelajda Przykaza have worked for the family-run business for a total of more than 10 years.

Przykaza started her career in care as a care assistant and progressed through the ranks over the last six years, while gaining valuable support and training from Czajka Care Group.

She said: “I started working in childcare at my son’s school but moved across to adult care, which I have found much more rewarding.

“I love supporting our residents and their families and helping in any way that I can. From the everyday personal care aspect of my role, to administering medications and helping with activities and organising events, every day is different.

“I feel proud to play a part in our residents’ lives and am looking forward to my new role, which will see me supporting our team’s development whilst continuing to care for our residents.”

Larkin said: “I started working in care when I was 16 whilst studying for a BTEC in social care at sixth form college. Over time I have gained more responsibilities, and alongside my daily care and medication roles, I have worked hard to progress in my career.

“The people I work with are like one big extended family and to see so many smiling faces and contented residents makes this job worthwhile.

“My new role will see me continue to make sure all our residents are safe, secure and well cared for, whilst also taking on more managerial responsibilities.”

Konrad Czajka, managing director at Czajka Care Group, said: “Ada and Helen are prime examples of what makes a brilliant carer – it’s not a job for them, it’s a calling.

“Ada and Helen are ever so popular with our residents and the team at Brookfield Care Home really value their support and guidance.

“Both thoroughly deserve their promotions, as they continually deliver excellent levels of care while being highly organised, caring and dedicated.”

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Leeds-based digital experience and performance agency, Enjoy Digital, has appointed Tosh Balding as head of delivery and Jess Nicholls as project lead, to streamline its project delivery process and support its next stage of growth, following a series of big client wins.

With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, Balding joins to support the project management team and oversee the direction and delivery of all client projects.

Prior to his appointment, he spent over a decade working at IMA Home, and was instrumental in the agency’s expansion.

He said: “Enjoy takes pride in delivering high-quality solutions and I’m excited to join a team that shares my energy and commitment for such high standards of project delivery.

“I look forward to working with our talented team and putting my skills and experience into practice as we continue to enhance the delivery experience for our clients, ensuring we provide optimum value, always.”

Nicholls has over 12 years of experience in digital transformation, having also previously worked at IMA Home.

Throughout her career she has always held delivery focused roles, working as a project manager, predominantly in marketing and advertising, with additional experience in financial services.

She will be responsible for managing platform-based projects and enhancing team operations, while bringing empathy and clear communication to all her key stakeholders.

Nicholls said: “I’m excited to start working with the team on all of our upcoming projects. I look forward to supporting my colleagues in enhancing processes that build on our high standards, and hope to make a positive impact on both them and the agency’s clients.”

Alex Ellis, managing director, said: “Over the last 14 years, Enjoy has successfully delivered hundreds of digital projects for our clients, so delivery has always been an integral part of our offering.

“And with ambitious and exciting growth plans in place for 2023, we’ll continue to invest in our exceptional delivery team, to help manage a project pipeline that is ever-growing in diversity, scale, and complexity.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with both Tosh & Jess previously at IMA Home, and I’m delighted about their appointments. Their experience will be key to adding value for our clients and realising our growth plans.”