People: Walker Morris solicitor moves to Gateley; Two jump on board with Stagecoach; and more
THE Leeds office of Gateley has appointed solicitors Samantha Hazell and Sarah Burgman, who will sit in the firm’s real estate and residential development unit (RDU) teams.
Ms Burgman joins the firm from Walker Morris. Her appointment means Gateley’s RDU team in Leeds has increased from 12 to 18 members this year.
Gateley’s RDU team acts for all ten of the top ten housebuilders in the UK, and 17 of the top 20. The growth of the team was one of the main reasons behind Gateley’s decision to take another floor in the Minerva building earlier this year.
Ms Hazell’s arrival at Gateley continues the steady growth of the office’s real estate offering. Partner Phil Gregory was hired less than 12 months ago and the team has recently welcomed a legal secretary and trainee solicitor, growing the team to five.
Earlier this year, Marc Warren joined Gateley’s real estate team as an associate and has helped build up the team’s client roster, which includes Jet2.com, Marlborough Capital and most recently Costcutter.
William Ballmann, partner and head of the Leeds office, said: “Gateley’s flotation on AIM last year opened up more opportunities and the growth these appointments bring is our way of capitalising on these.
“Having started with five people in 2012, we now have more than 50 people in our Leeds office. In the last six months alone the office has grown by 13 per cent. We want to sustain this growth and presence in the region.”
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TRANSPORT operator Stagecoach Yorkshire has welcomed two additions to the workforce.
David Heptinstall has joined Stagecoach Yorkshire as engineering director, while Kirsty Carr is the company’s new marketing assistant.
Mr Heptinstall will be responsible for the firm’s engineering function across five regional depots. As well as a fleet of more than 400 vehicles, he will be responsible for building maintenance across the sites, and health and safety.
Ms Carr’s role with Stagecoach Yorkshire will see her creating print and online content, and assisting the marketing team in general marketing duties to build brand engagement.
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PITTS WILSON, the 106-year-old electrical contractor based in Bradford has recruited two electrical estimators to strengthen its offering.
Glynn Davys and Michael Schofield bring over 20 years of estimating projects for the likes of Haden Young, Balfour Kirkpatrick, Somec and Tricon.
David Hooley, commercial director for Pitts Wilson, said: “We are delighted to welcome them both to the team and look forward to winning a greater share of the growing electrical market throughout Yorkshire and beyond.”
Pitts Wilson count Morrisons, Leeds Bradford International Airport, Kemira Chemicals, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds NHS Trust and Bradford University along with a high percentage of the local and national main contractors amongst its regular clients.
