Flint Bishop:
Derby law firm Flint Bishop has announced the appointment of Jon Jefferies (pictured above) as partner in its commercial litigation team.
Prior to joining Flint Bishop, he served as the managing partner and practice head for the commercial litigation team at the Derby office of national law firm Freeths.
He has more than 30 years of legal expertise in complex commercial litigation, employment, and insolvency cases, representing a wide range of high-value commercial clients including corporate entities, manufacturers, and landowners.
As well as helping in areas such as partnership disputes and shareholder disputes, he is a specialist in property-related cases including boundary disputes, rights of way disputes, easement disputes, disputes in relation to rights of light, and minerals ownership.
He was pivotal role in advising on a multi-million-pound shareholder dispute involving a group of private companies – a hard-fought case spanning 18 months, culminating in substantial success for his clients.
Other notable work highlights include acting for Ibstock Brick in the Court of Appeal in a landmark case establishing mineral rights and advising a major manufacturer in connection with a dispute arising out of alleged breaches of a contract to be undertaken in the Yemen.
Adey Steel Group:
Charlotte Huband has been appointed as HSE manager at the Loughborough-based Adey Steel Group. The 26-year-old joins the steel fabrication infrastructure specialist from global apparel and footwear company the VF Corporation, where she was health and safety advisor. She will oversee HSE for both Adey Steel and Adey SteelShop. Charlotte started her career in health & safety with Leicestershire County Council.
She said: “I am thrilled to be joining the Adey Steel Group.
“It’s a highly progressive, forward-thinking company within its sector and I look forward to working closely with the team to deliver our industry-leading safety first approach to health, safety and the environment within our day-to-day operations.”
Charlotte, who lives with her partner and two dogs Luna and Ruby in north west Leicestershire, actually began her professional life with horses after a career competing in eventing at international level. She worked for several years as an equine physio alongside supporting Team GB show jumper Holly Smith before changing careers.
Notts LGBT+ Network:
Notts LGBT+ Network has unveiled a new board of trustees as it prepares to enter its 50th year of operation.
The new board of trustees is made up of seven people and will oversee the governance and day-to-day running of the charity, which is made up of more than 20 unpaid volunteers, all from the local LGBTQ+ community.
Joining Danni Everard, Tony Barker, Richard Almond and Hollie Wistow, who have all previously served as trustees, is business development consultant Mala Abel, defence sector strategy and agility consultant Dan Cornell and Martin Stone, director at Nottingham-based digital PR agency Tank and creative agency Warbox.
As part of the new board structure, Mala will serve as network chair, with Martin taking on the role of vice chair. They will be supported by Richard as treasurer and Hollie as secretary for the charity.
As well as operating a weeknight phone, text and online chat advice service, the network compiles the county’s biggest online resource hub of LGBTQ+ social groups, support services and events. It also delivers training sessions to businesses and organisations on a range of LGBTQ+ issues.
It started in 1975, when it was then known as the Nottingham Lesbian and Gay Switchboard.
GSSArchitecture:
Phil Hunt, senior associate at Kettering-based GSS, has recently completed his training and passed his examination to become a Passive House designer. It means the architectural practice can apply energy-efficient Passive House standards to its new and current schemes, together with fully Passive House projects in the future.
In addition to reduced energy consumption, the benefits of Passive House include increased comfort for the occupants as they are free from draughts, cold spots, and excessive overheating, providing a constant supply of fresh, clean air.
Phil said: “Passive House is a building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable, and affordable at the same time.
“I’m really pleased to have this opportunity to apply what I have learnt to both new builds and refurbishment projects and am excited to take this forward in future projects.”
Pinelog:
Steve Betts has joined Chesterfield-based timber lodge manufacturer Pinelog – a designer and manufacturer of luxury timber lodges and buildings – as its production manager.
He has experience in manufacturing, engineering and fabrication to his role at Pinelog, where he will support it from design conception to manufacture, delivery, installation and customer handover.
He said: “I’m a process driven person, with years of experience in fine tuning production and developing teams’ skillsets. I’m excited to see how I can support Pinelog’s vision.”
He has worked for a number of blue-chip companies including 17 years with Toyota in both Derby and Japan. Most recently, he worked in a consultancy role for a modular building manufacturer in the north of the UK.
David Wilson Homes:
Two David Wilson Homes site managers have each earned a prestigious award for properties being built in Leicestershire.
The National House Building Council (NHBC) has recognised Alex Coltman and Ben Jones with a Seal of Excellence Award.
Alex, who has been working for David Wilson Homes for the past 26 years, currently oversees the progress of the housebuilder’s Grange View development in Hugglescote, in north west Leicestershire.
Ben, who has spent five out of the past eight years working for David Wilson Homes and managing its Wigston Meadows development in Wigston, has achieved his second Seal of Excellence Award.
To win an award, site managers are marked against key criteria such as technical expertise, health and safety, consistency, leadership and attention to detail.
Both men won Pride in the Job Quality Awards earlier in the year.
Knights:
A corporate lawyer has joined Knights as the business continues its growth across the East Midlands.
Partner Paul Simpson joins the team in Lincoln and brings more than 20 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer.
He works with clients on a wide range of opportunities and challenges, including management buy-ins and buyouts, acquisitions, disposals, reorganisations and demergers, shareholder and joint venture arrangements and partnership agreements.
He said: “Knights is a growing business and it’s a great time to join. I’m looking forward to being part of a national team with great experience in all the key regions of the country – including here in the East Midlands. I can’t wait to get started.”
Paul’s arrival bolsters Knights’ team of more than 200 professionals in the East Midlands, working alongside a growing team in the business’ 25 offices nationwide.
He is the 33rd recruit to join the Knights team in the East Midlands so far this year, with more set to follow.
Lemon and Lime Interiors:
Derbyshire-based home staging firm Lemon and Lime Interiors has appointed experienced property professional Gemma Goulding as a leading sales consultant to drive growth in the south of England.
Gemma has spent a decade at London and luxury estate agents Hamptons where she managed the Stroud branch. There she found herself regularly providing staging advice to help clients increase the market appeal of their home and increase their chances of a successful sale.
Elaine Penhaul, director at Lemon and Lime, invited Gemma to join the team, making the switch from selling premium homes to giving advice to sellers on how to maximise their sale through staging.
Gemma will be operating in a region that covers Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and areas of The Cotswolds.
