People: Simpson Millar; Moore Family Law; Chadwick Lawrence; and more

Simpson Millar has bolstered its Court of Protection (CoP) team with the appointment of Robyn Mayoh as solicitor and team leader, bringing expertise in mental capacity law to the firm’s Leeds office.

With over seven years’ experience specialising in Health and Welfare matters under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and operating across the North of England, Mayoh has developed a strong reputation for representing protected parties, family members, and other involved parties in Best Interest cases and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) challenges.

Reinforcing Simpson Millar’s commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals with tailored legal solutions, her expertise spans a broad spectrum of cases, including those involving foreign travel, religious pilgrimage, sexual relations, marriage, and hoarding.

A Lancaster University graduate, who completed her Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Manchester, her background in related areas such as Court of Protection finance, child care law, and mental health law enhances her ability to deliver comprehensive, client-focused advice.

Liam Goggin, head of public law at Simpson Millar, said: “Our Court of Protection team is known for its leading expertise and dedication to clients, many of whom are extremely vulnerable.

“We are committed to providing empathetic, transparent, and forward-thinking legal solutions, and Robyn’s appointment will further strengthen our offering.

“Robyn’s skills and experience will undoubtedly make her a valuable asset to the team and our clients. We are thrilled to welcome her aboard.”

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Moore Family Law, a Skipton-based specialist legal firm for divorce, mediation and other family law services, is welcoming Georgina Nicolaou back to the practice as a paralegal.

She spent the summer months at the firm before returning to full-time study in the autumn at BPP University Law School in Leeds to complete her training for full qualifications as a solicitor.

With exams completed, she comes back to the firm in February in a role supporting principal, Fiona Moore and fee earners.

Nicolaou grew up in central London but completed an undergraduate degree in Criminology at the University of York in 2022, after which she wanted to stay up north.

Going on to study at BPP Leeds she volunteered with the Employment Tribunal Litigant in Person Support Scheme and found her niche engaging with clients face to face.

During her summer tenure at Moore, she contributed to the practice and under the mentorship of the team she learned first-hand about drafting legal documents, explaining procedure rules, attending court and client meetings.

She said: “Fiona and the administrative staff at the firm took the time to explain fundamental aspects of case management.

“They are practicalities which are easily overlooked in university courses which focus on the minutia of legislation rather than preparing students for the practicalities of a career serving clients.”

Fiona Moore added: “Recruiting in the family law sector is notoriously difficult and it’s great that in Georgie we have found someone who blends seamlessly with the team and shares our ethos of being personable and supportive to our clients to help them through what is often the most traumatic time of their lives.”

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Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has appointed three new legal professionals to its Litigation, Resolution and Recovery team.

The hires – Natasha Wright, Katie Smith, and Trent van Sittert – join as the firm looks to enter its next phase of growth.

Wright joins as an associate solicitor, bringing with her a specialist focus on property disputes concerning both residential and commercial properties and will be responsible for managing her own caseload.

Prior to joining Chadwick Lawrence, she qualified as a solicitor in April 2020, having completed her Business Law degree at Sheffield Hallam University and the Legal Practice Course and Masters in Alternative Dispute Resolution at the University of Sheffield.

Smith has been appointed as a paralegal within the same department. In her role, she will be assisting with a range of tasks including drafting legal documents, preparing court bundles, and providing essential client support. K

She joins Chadwick Lawrence following a role as a legal assistant in a Leeds-based family law firm and recently completed her LPC LLM at the University of Law (Leeds) in 2023.

Van Sittert further strengthens the paralegal team within Litigation, Resolution and Recovery, bringing a particular focus to construction and property disputes.

His responsibilities will include client liaison, case file management, legal research, and providing support to colleagues.

The new recruits will work alongside the existing team to further enhance the firm’s expertise and capabilities in this key area of law, taking the Litigation, Resolution and Recovery department’s headcount to 21.

Dan Hirst, partner, said: “The arrival of Natasha, Katie, and Trent marks an exciting new chapter for our Litigation, Resolution and Recovery team. Each brings a unique skillset that will significantly bolster the service we offer to our clients.

“We’re committed to investing in top talent and ensuring we remain at the forefront of legal services in Yorkshire, ready to meet the increasingly complex needs of businesses and individuals across the region.”

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Property consultancy, youngsRPS, has appointed Lucy Currie as residential lettings manager at its Northallerton office.

Currie, who is originally from Northallerton, brings extensive experience in residential lettings management, with a strong focus on client relations and operational efficiency.

Having worked her way up to a senior role in the industry, she has developed an in-depth understanding of the lettings market and the complexities of property management.

In addition to her professional experience, she has deep-rooted connections within Northallerton, having previously worked extensively in the area.

Fiona Roe, branch manager at youngsRPS Northallerton, said: “I am happy with Lucy’s appointment; her affable personality and lettings knowledge are perfect for our continuously expanding lettings market.”

Graeme Bruce, managing director, added: “With Lucy’s expertise, youngsRPS continues to strengthen its residential lettings offering in North Yorkshire, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the market during this period of growth and change.”