People: Eddisons; Pryers Solicitors; Ethoss Regeneration; and more

Property group Eddisons has appointed Nick Foster as its new head of health and safety.

Working across the firm’s Building Consultancy team and with a strong focus on its education-sector clients, Foster will be based in the company’s Leeds head office with a national remit to oversee health and safety compliance and ensure best practice across every design and construction project.

He joins with more than three decades’ experience in the construction sector, including 15 years as a health and safety professional, working for major contractors and Leeds Beckett University.

Headed by regional managing partner Ian Harrington, Eddisons’ Building Consultancy division includes a specialist education team which works as a key adviser to schools and colleges across the UK on making successful applications to secure Government funding for building improvement projects.

Eddisons also project manages the school improvement projects, this year overseeing more than £40m of improvement projects for academy trusts.

Harrington said: “We are really pleased to have Nick on board. As health and safety legislation continues to evolve and become ever more complex, his wealth of knowledge and proactive approach will be instrumental as we continue to grow our building consultancy services, particularly in the education sector.

“Nick’s appointment underlines Eddisons’ commitment to delivering the very best value and safety assurance for clients and is also central to driving forward the firm’s strategic growth trajectory.”

Foster added: “This is an exciting time to be joining Eddisons and to be able to contribute to their reputation for excellence in building consultancy.

“Changes to the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and Building Regulations are widening the scope and responsibility of health and safety in any design and construction project and Eddisons have shown that they are on the front foot in ensuring they are fully compliant and on board with this new focus.

“I am looking forward to helping the firm continue their proactive approach and to providing best-in-class support, and safe and compliant, innovative solutions for clients.”

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York-based Pryers Solicitors has strengthened its Court of Protection (CoP) team with the appointment of solicitors Sian Thompson and Shanice Blackwood-Martin and paralegal Zoe Gospel.

With almost 30 years of legal experience, Thompson brings extensive expertise in handling the settlements from high-value compensation cases.

Her work as a CoP deputy and professional trustee on personal injury cases strengthens Pryers’ ability to manage complex deputyship cases. 

She said: “Pryers has an excellent reputation for managing high-net-worth injury trust and deputyship cases, and I am happy to be part of this experienced team.

“The firm’s specialist environment will allow me to offer clients a service that’s second to none, supporting them in making positive changes after receiving compensation.”

Blackwood-Martin brings six years of experience to the Pryers team. Her appointment enhances its ability to offer a focused, client-centred approach, especially for families dealing with long-term injury cases.

She said: “I’m passionate about mental capacity law and supporting people with managing their legal and financial affairs during some of the most difficult periods of their lives.” 

Gospel has been appointed as a CoP paralegal, having joined Pryers in 2021 as part of the clinical negligence and personal injury enquiry team.

Her experience in handling personal injury claims has given her valuable insight into the emotional and practical challenges families face after life-changing injuries.

She said: “I’m excited to work closely with clients and their families, supporting them through CoP processes and helping them move forward.”

Pryers Solicitors’ Court of Protection team is led by solicitors Carmel Walsh and Robyn Hawxby.

Walsh, Pryers partner, said: “This expansion marks a significant move for our team, adding to our capacity while strengthening the personal approach that sets us apart.

“With Sian, Shanice and Zoe as part of the team, we’re now even better equipped to support clients in their most vulnerable moments, helping families build stable futures.”

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Ethoss Regeneration Ltd, based in Silsden, West Yorkshire, has revealed a new role.

The firm is the creator of the EthOss® Bone Graft, a fully synthetic material used in dental implant procedures that promotes the natural healing process and is completely free from animal products.

The creation of the sales director role celebrates the business’s recent expansion including entering the Czech Republic, Greece and Costa Rica markets, but also marks the business’s ambition for rapid future growth.

New sales director, Joe Harrison, will lead the business into some of the world’s largest dental markets in the next 12 months.

He has accepted the promotion from his previous role as sales manager within the business.

He joined the company back in 2017 and has been responsible for it reaching some of its largest global markets across Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Harrison said: “It’s exciting to be stepping up into this brand-new role, to me and the business. There is so much scope for our small business to really disrupt the dental market and become a major player.

“As I get to grips with the new role, I want to develop a comprehensive strategy that allows the business to meet its ambitious growth plans, expanding into new markets that really allows our small business to shine amongst giants.

“This would naturally see our sales and marketing departments grow to further advocate EthOss and its brand in the future.”

Peter Wheeler, managing director, said: “We are so pleased to be able to see Joe take the next step in his career and take on the position of sales director here at Ethoss.

“Over the years, Joe has shown a drive and tenacity for business that proves he is ready for such a role.

“It’s an exciting time for the business and we look forward to seeing how Joe drives the team on to further success.”

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France+Associates (F+A), a Huddersfield based firm, specialising in bespoke accessible homes for injured individuals, has promoted Amy Hines to director and Matthew Carter to senior architectural technologist. 

Jonathan France, founder of F+A, said: “These promotions reflect the hard work, skill, and care Amy and Matt have consistently  displayed over a number of years.

“It’s hard to  believe we’re nearing our 10th anniversary. Time flies, but it’s vital to recognise and reward the exceptional contributions of our team members who have been integral to our  success.”  

In her new role as director, Hines will oversee the firm’s property finding, planning, design, and contract administration teams.

France said: “Amy has taken on significant responsibilities, particularly in managing resources and ensuring clear communication – a crucial element when supporting injured clients on their journey to recovery.

“She’s been a cornerstone of our client-focused approach, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.” 

As senior architectural technologist, Carter will focus on maintaining F+A’s high standards.

France said: “Matt has been instrumental in ensuring our project documentation and information meet the highest quality benchmarks.

“His work has enhanced the support our Project Managers receive, enabling seamless project delivery.”

He concluded: “These promotions are not only well-earned but also indicative of our firm’s bright future.

“Amy and Matt will play key roles in guiding our team as we continue  to grow and deliver outstanding service.

“Our clients deserve nothing less than excellence, and with these leaders at the helm, we’re well-positioned to achieve it.”