Appointments: Clarion, Colliers International, Town Centre Securities

LAW firm Clarion has appointed Vivienne Wild as a partner.

A private client lawyer for 25 years, and joins from international law firm Stephenson Harwood where she acted on cross-border issues and offshore trusts.

She previously headed the private client team at Schofield Sweeney in Bradford for five years, and six years with Armitage Sykes in Huddersfield.

Justine Osmotherley, partner and head of Clarion’s private client services team, said: “With her specialist knowledge of helping business owners and high net worth individuals with wealth and succession planning, Viv will be a fantastic addition to the team.

“She will strengthen our private client offering for individual clients of the firm who have significant business interests or who are high earning professionals, further integrating our business and private client services to provide a seamless range of legal advice.”

Ms Wild added: “Clarion is a forward thinking firm with a clear and innovative vision. It has one of the largest private client offerings in the region and is committed to providing an exemplary client-focused service, investing time in relationships and adding value wherever possible. I’m really excited to be joining such a renowned team.”

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THE Leeds office of Colliers International has been boosted with the appointment of Nick Twigg as head of building consultancy for the Northern region.

He joins from GVA to head Colliers’ Building Consultancy and Project Management teams in the North. Mr Twigg joins with 17 years of experience in building surveying with expertise in city centre properties.

Valuation surveyor Ben Dewhirst has also been appointed.

Head of the Leeds office, Greg Styles, said: “These latest appointments follow on from the high profile appointment earlier this year of Rob Whatmuff who joined the Industrial & logistics team as a director.

“We are committed to growing the office and as the market continues to strengthen, we are positioning ourselves to attract the very best talent in the region.”

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ALISTAIR Martin Smith has been appointed at Town Centre Securities as a senior asset manager.

Based in Leeds, he will be responsible for the Leeds and Manchester development portfolios. 

He joins from Wm Morrisons supermarkets where he was responsible for the management and development of the firm’s ivnestment portfolio, covering industrial sites, shopping centres and retail parks.

Edward Ziff, chairman and chief executive of TCS commented: “Alistair’s appointment reflects our strategy of growing a strong team of specialists. Alistair will help deliver projects like the Whitehall Riverside Scheme and work on strategy and development to ensure funds are invested where there is likely to be growth.”

Mr Smith added: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to work for an established, successful and longstanding company. The property and development industry is picking up pace and it’s a very exciting time to join TCS.”