People: Law firm recruits tech specialist; Chambers call two more up; Director addition at agency

LAW firm hlw Keeble Hawson has added to its corporate team with the appointment of Chloe Horrocks.

Ms Horrocks, an intellectual property and IT solicitor, has worked for FTSE 100 companies.

She will be advising mainly private companies on IT, commercial and IP issues, including copyright, trademark registrations and design rights.

She has a special interest in IT law, negotiating software and maintenance agreements and drafting website terms of use and cloud services contracts.

Partner and head of the corporate and business team, Roger Dyson, said: “We have always acknowledged the importance of having a strong IP/IT department and Chloe’s appointment and expertise is further enhancing our services to clients.”

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CONTINUING its expansion, Exchange Chambers has added Fiona Clancy and Rachel Webster to its ranks.

Ms Clancy, called to the bar in 2013, joins from 37 Park Square Chambers. She specialises in criminal and prison law, police law and inquests.

Personal injury specialist Rachel Webster originally qualified as a solicitor but will changing direction with her appointment to Exchange Chambers as a probationary tenant. She joins from Lyons Davidson Solicitors.

Director of Chambers, Tom Handley said: “It is a busy time for Chambers and we are continuing to expand across all practice areas and levels of seniority. Further growth in Leeds is very much on our agenda.”

Fiona Clancy said: “Exchange Chambers has a well-deserved reputation for excellence. I am looking forward to being part of a progressive set with high quality work and geographic coverage over three Northern cities. Moving to Exchange Chambers presents an excellent opportunity to work with the best advocates and develop my practice.”

Rachel Webster commented: “Exchange Chambers is a forward-thinking, client-focused set of Chambers.

“Members at all levels are undertaking quality work on a daily basis. I feel very privileged to be part of such a formidable set and I am very excited to join.”

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A DIRECTOR has been appointed at Leeds’ Source Marketing Communications.

Martha Phillips joined the PR agency in May 2015 under Steve Clark, Peter Downey and Daniel Kennedy.

It recently celebrated its 15th year in business.

Ms Phillips’ clients include Whitakers Chocolates, Ultimate Finance, Ellis Patents, Cashino and Beacon Bingo. She also sits on The Firecracker Ball Committee and continues to teach part-time at Leeds Beckett University. Before joining Source, Martha was PR and campaigns manager for the National Apprenticeship Service.

Peter Downey said: “Martha’s elevation to the board recognises her achievements over the last year and the key part she will play in shaping Source’s future. The agency continues to grow beyond traditional marketing and communications and Martha’s appointment has enhanced this area for us.

“Her wealth of experience, as well as her strategic and creative insight are attributes that we feel confident will help ensure on-going success for Source.”

Martha Phillips added: “This is an exciting time for Source plus it is a real honor to help such an established and experienced PR agency develop and expand. Sitting on the board provides me a greater opportunity to manage our next phase of growth.

“We are developing as a business and the skills of the board provide the perfect combination, focused on offering our clients effective ways to reach their target market, as well as ensuring their marketing, social media, online and offline PR strategies are fully integrated.”