People: Jones Myers; Beatson Clark; Sellick Partnership; and more

Jones Myers family law firm is doubling the size of its team in York city centre.

These new appointments, which further enhance the expertise of the practice’s specialist family lawyers, include solicitors Brittany Codling and Katie Jennings.

They are members of Jones Myers’ Divorce and Financial Remedies Department.

Legal assistants Linda Lacey and Sarah Martin also join the team headed by Jones Myers partner, Nicki Mitchell – York’s first qualified collaborative family lawyer who is also a family law mediator and child inclusive mediator.

Mitchell said: “We warmly welcome our new team members and wish them all every success. They join us during an outstanding 12 months as Jones Myers further consolidates its reputation as a leading family law firm in the York legal market.”

Codling said: “Jones Myers’ standing as a respected Tier 1 family law firm is known far and wide. I am pleased to be working alongside the best family lawyers in their field on complex, high net worth cases.”

Martin added: “Having previously worked with some team members, I was attracted by Jones Myers’ commitment to excellence and clear focus on what clients need when faced with relationship breakdown. I’m really enjoying my new role.”

Jones Myers’ York office is located at The Quadrant, Bootham Row.

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Glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has strengthened its sales team, with the appointment of two experienced business development managers.

Kimberley Wilkinson is now looking after the north of the UK for the Rotherham-based company, while Andy Terry is responsible for the south of England and Wales.

Between them they are working with the in-house marketing team and UK sales manager Aaron Broadley to expand Beatson Clark’s customer portfolio.

Wilkinson has worked in the packaging industry for eight years across a range of markets including cosmetics, health and beauty, home fragrance and pharmaceuticals.

She has primarily worked for packaging sourcing and distribution companies on sales and NPD projects, across a range of materials and decoration finishes.

She said: “It’s a wonderful opportunity to join Beatson Clark. Working for a UK-based manufacturer is an exciting step for me.

“The company has a fantastic reputation in the industry and with the recent investment into our new on-site decoration plant it’s a great time to have joined the team.

“I want to maximise opportunities and showcase our extensive range of products and services to potential customers.

“The fact that the glass is manufactured in the UK is a strong selling point, along with our efforts in recycling and sustainability, so I’m keen to keep promoting that.

“I’ve been given a very warm welcome and great induction training, all good for personal development and in preparation for flying the flag and being out and about meeting customers face to face, which I really enjoy.”

Terry worked across several different industries before moving into packaging and labelling in 2016.

He began his career in the industry working as business development manager for the UK beer, wine, spirit and pharmaceutical sectors.

He said: “Working at Beatson Clark has been brilliant so far and I absolutely love it. I’ve been made to feel like one of the family. The culture, development opportunities and direction of the company are very exciting.

“I’m focused on exploring new markets for Beatson Clark and driving sales within the amber glass market.

“Being based in Brighton, I am within easy reach of London where there are lots of interesting, new and existing brands that I can connect with.

“I’m very passionate about our new decorating plant; it gives us the chance to work with brands that might not be looking for a new glass supplier just yet but might have a need for glass decoration. It also opens new and exciting markets for us, such as cosmetics and homeware.”

Broadley added: “We’ve now got a very strong sales and marketing team in place and our business development managers are already bringing in some fantastic sales opportunities.

“We will continue to invest in the very best people to ensure that we’re well placed to continue to grow.”

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Sellick Partnership has promoted Katie Ettenfield to associate director within its Leeds office.

She has been an integral part of the business since joining in 2017 as a consultant in the Legal Private Practice team. Ettenfield was promoted to manager in 2020.

Mark Bailey, group director, said: “Katie has worked tirelessly to develop the team and broaden the scope of our services, securing long-term success for the business.

“Her commitment to hiring, training, and mentoring a team of talented consultants has been instrumental in our growth.

“Beyond her exceptional billing achievements, Katie’s dedication to enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the wider Leeds office has made a lasting impact.

“Her promotion is thoroughly deserved, and I have no doubt she will continue to drive success in her new role.”

Ettenfield said: “I am incredibly proud of what we have built within the Private Practice team at Sellick Partnership. Seeing the team grow and achieve new milestones has been a hugely rewarding experience.

“I’m grateful for the support of my colleagues and the leadership team, and I’m excited to take on this new challenge as associate director.

“I look forward to continuing to develop our offering and driving further success for our clients and candidates.”

Her promotion comes as part of a series of senior appointments and internal promotions at Sellick Partnership.

Recent key leadership moves include the promotion of Katherine Busby to associate director of finance, the appointment of Chris Swindell as commercial finance director, and the hiring of Greg Jones as group director.

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A national multi-service provider has appointed a managing director (rail and infrastructure) to drive forward its thriving pipeline within these sectors.

Tony Briffa joins Leeds and London-headquartered Servo Group with over 20 years of experience within the rail industry, which includes senior positions at Network Rail, Morgan Sindall, Vinci and Railsafe.

He said: “I am committed to broadening our focus beyond traditional labour supply towards integrating our core strengths – facilities management, security, cleaning, and welfare – into comprehensive solutions specifically tailored for the rail & infrastructure sector.

“Through strategic leadership, I intend to drive this transformation by leveraging a deep understanding of market dynamics and extensive technical expertise, redefining how Servo Group engages with the rail and infrastructure industry, capitalising on our established brand and strong reputation.

“This will enable us to deliver innovative, integrated service packages designed to meet the evolving requirements and complexities within the sector, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.”

Andy Haynes, CEO, added: “With Tony’s extensive expertise and excellent contacts within the rail and infrastructure sectors, we are confident he’ll make a big impact driving forward Servo’s expansion and contributing to its growth trajectory.

“Tony’s experience will add to the existing relationships and accreditations that Servo have, to build a renewed strategic direction for our rail division at a time of peak growth for the industry.”