People: Private client specialist joins EY; Law firm re-elects managing partner; and more

Private client specialist James Heathcote has joined EY as a manager at the firm’s Leeds office.

Heathcote is returning to Yorkshire, having previously worked in the private client team at Deloitte in Leeds before moving to its London tax team in 2015.

Heathcote will help to grow the EY’s North East private client business as part of its wider strategy of developing its private client offering in the UK’s regions.

Katherine Bullock, head of private client Services for the UK & Ireland and EMEIA region, said: “This is a very exciting time for the EY private client team, with a wealth of opportunity in Yorkshire and the North East to work with some of the region’s most influential entrepreneurs and families.

“Our growing team reflects our strength in dealing with our clients’ personal and business affairs, and we very much look forward to contributing to the growth of the region’s fantastic business community.” 

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John Joyce has been re-elected as managing partner of Addleshaw Goddard for a four-year term.

Joyce was first appointed managing partner in May 2014.

He said: “I’m very pleased to continue contributing as managing partner for another term. Three years ago we set out a plan to improve business focus, performance and returns. Despite the challenging economic and market conditions, we have made substantial progress in developing and improving our business across numerous fronts, most recently through the combination with HBJ – just one aspect of our strategic ambitions and we remain committed to further expansion internationally and in the UK.

“A lot of the measures we have taken in recent years leave the firm not only in an incredibly strong position but also very well positioned with an improved platform, client portfolio and sector focus. We have much we still want to achieve, and our continuing progress positions us very well for further strong growth. I am confident that we can do that and I’m optimistic and excited about our future.”

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Langleys Solicitors has strengthened its medical law team with two appointments.

Danielle Pope joins as an in-house nurse and Hannah Brown as a paralegal. The team is further boosted by the return of associate solicitor Helen Rundle from maternity leave.

Rundle has more than six years’ experience in the field of clinical negligence.

Pope qualified as a staff nurse in 2006 and has over 10 years of experience in a variety of specialisms including orthopaedics.

Meanwhile, Brown graduated from Northumbria University in 2015 having completed a law degree, Masters, and Legal Practice Course. She joins Langleys after travelling in Canada and the US.
 
Andrew Cragg, partner and head of the medical law team at Langleys said: “We are excited to welcome Danielle and Hannah as great additions to the team, along with the return of Helen. Their knowledge and skills will further enhance the team’s approach to investigating and pursuing cases surrounding medical treatment.”