People: Hill Dickinson; CorrBoard UK; 360 Chartered Accountants; and more

International law firm, Hill Dickinson, has appointed Padma Tadi-Booth, who joins as a commercial employment partner in the Leeds office.

She brings over 15 years of experience and has advised on a range of employment issues.

Her areas of expertise include employment contracts, consultancy and service agreements, equal pay issues, status disputes, redundancies, settlement agreements and disclosure obligations associated with corporate transactions.

She joins from Irwin Mitchell where she was an employment and employment-related business immigration partner advising on a variety of contentious and non-contentious issues in relation to employment law.

Tadi-Booth will become part of Hill Dickinson’s Leeds employment team, which was established in the city with the hire of partner Glenn Hayes in November 2023.

This latest appointment comes at a time of growth for Hill Dickinson’s Leeds office after it moved into new offices at 11 Wellington Place earlier this year.

Fiona Parry, head of business services, said: “As we continue to strengthen our Business Services offering, Padma will help us build on the developments we have made in our Leeds office this year.

“Having expanded our national employment team into Leeds less than 12 months ago, the growth the team has already achieved is exceptional.

“Padma’s deep expertise in employment law and employment-related business immigration will only add to this growth, and we are very excited to be welcoming her to the firm.”

Glenn Hayes, employment partner, said: “With extensive experience in employment law, Padma’s arrival will help us continue to deliver expert legal advice to our clients, further enhancing our fast-growing regional practice.

“With employment legislation looking to develop significantly in the coming years, Padma will play a key part in managing our clients through this period of change.

“Her passion for employment law is evident to all and the team is excited for her to get started.”

Tadi-Booth added: “Joining a firm with such ambitious growth plans for Leeds is an exciting next step in my career.

“Hill Dickinson has grown rapidly in the city over the past couple of years and has a great team, so this is a great opportunity for me to continue helping employers across the country with the issues they face.

“Employment law is on the cusp of significant change, and I cannot wait to get started.”

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CorrBoard UK, an independent sheet-feeding specialist based in Scunthorpe, has appointed William Armitage-Scott as customer services administrator.

He joins the business from Wren Kitchens, where he was delivery support senior advisor.

In his new role he will be responsible for processing customer orders, as well as responding to any queries that are received.

He said: “I wanted to work for a company that has ambitions to grow and to become the best in its niche. I very much get that impression from CorrBoard and since joining can see how everyone is working towards the same targets.

“Everyone has been really supportive, particularly as I’ve been adapting to new processes, information and working with business-to-business customers. It’s a learning curve but one that I am embracing.”

Sales director, Paul Broderick, added: “We would like to take this opportunity to welcome William to the team.

“He has already made a positive impression and is picking up the role and his responsibilities. As a business that wants to attract and retain the best talent in the region, we know he will be an asset to the team.”

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From left, Ellis Horrobin, Niall Daysh and Mia Farrell

360 Chartered Accountants has made three new appointments to its accountancy team.

Niall Daysh joins as a senior corporate portfolio manager, Mia Farrell as a trainee accountant and Ellis Horrobin as 360’s new apprentice.

Daysh qualified as a chartered accountant two years ago and previously worked at a firm in Lincolnshire.

Up to now his focus has been on tax planning and efficiency for owner managed businesses, helping clients in a number of industries, including dentistry, hospitality, property, manufacturing, retail and construction.

He will now manage and help develop the 360 accounts team, while looking after a portfolio of clients. He is due to complete his CTA qualification to be a Chartered tax advisor next month.

Mia Farrell arrives after relocating to Hull from Scarborough.  A trainee accountant, she is midway through her AAT qualifications.

Meanwhile, Ellis Horrobin attended 360’s first ever careers evening in February. He is now the firm’s new apprentice accountant, having recently completed his A Levels at South Hunsley school.

Andy Steele, founder of 360, based in Hull, York and Wakefield, said: “After a period where we have found recruitment rather challenging, we are pleased to have a full team again with spare capacity to cope with the growth we are currently experiencing.

“It is important to us to have a team where every person shares our core values.  For us, at 360, that includes giving back to the local community and going the extra mile for clients.

“That is the team we have today and that’s why we continue to grow and be successful.”

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From left, Jonathan Lydiard-Wilson and Henry Burn

York-based Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) provider, Environment Bank, has appointed Jonathan Lydiard-Wilson as chief strategy officer (CSO) and Henry Burn as chief revenue officer (CRO).

Lydiard-Wilson will develop and execute the company’s strategic direction to position the business as the leading provider of nature-based solutions, using private investment to accelerate nature recovery at pace.

He brings a wealth of experience in developing new business models that deliver long-term value in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and impact sectors.

Formerly partner at Accenture, he was the global lead for energy management and co-ordinator for the Energy Transition where he played a key role in driving the growth of Energy Transition Services across the business and was responsible for the co-ordination of key business channels.

He was also the international CEO for a global energy and sustainability consultancy that was later acquired by Accenture. In addition, he has been a trustee of the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT).

Burn brings over a decade of experience in driving revenue growth and executing successful business strategies within high-growth start-up environments.

He excels at building teams, infrastructure, and processes from the ground up, and has a proven track record in implementing innovative products and customer acquisition strategies that exceed revenue targets.

Prior to joining Environment Bank, he was the vice president of commercial at Hubble where he oversaw profitability routes and commercial strategy to emphasise sustainable growth.

In his new role, he will be responsible for unlocking new strategic opportunities for Environment Bank’s off-site Biodiversity Units, offering developers in England an effective solution for meeting new BNG obligations that came into force this year.

Catherine Spitzer, CEO of Environment Bank, said: “The appointments come at a crucial moment for us, as we continue to expand our nature recovery efforts nationally.

“By bringing Jo and Henry on board, we strengthen our leadership team and position ourselves as market leaders in delivering nature-based solutions that help businesses meet their biodiversity goals with tangible and long-term benefit for the natural environment.

“Jo and Henry’s deep industry expertise, strategic acumen, and proven leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of Environment Bank.

“Their addition underscores the strength of our team and the significant progress we’ve made so far, while also highlighting the immense opportunity ahead as we execute deliver a sustainable legacy for future generations.”