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This week’s North West appointments

The Manchester office of CBRE has appointed two new positions within its North West Valuation Advisory team as a direct result of the improving regional market. Gareth Hughes joins as Associate Director and James Kington joins as a Surveyor.

The Valuation team now consists of two Directors, three Associate Directors, two Senior Surveyors, one Surveyor and a Graduate. CBRE is the only major firm to maintain an office in Liverpool where its presence remains key.

Siobhan Fraser, Head of Valuation Advisory for the North West at CBRE, said; “We are delighted to welcome James and Gareth as valuable additions to our growing team. The two new appointments will position us well to deal with the increasing pick-up in the market and allow us to deliver the breadth and depth of commercial property expertise and client service for which CBRE is well known.”

Laura Hallett Lea., Harrison Drury

Preston law firm Harrison Drury has bolstered its property litigation team with the appointment of experienced solicitor Laura Hallett Lea.

Laura joins the firm, based on Chapel Street, as an associate solicitor after eight years with Marsden Rawsthorn, also based in Preston.

Colin Fenny, a director at Harrison Drury, said: “Laura brings a wealth of experience with her so she is well placed to deliver expert legal services to those who need advice in this complex area of law.”

Charlie Pogson, Crosslane Group

Charlie Pogson is the latest edition to the Crosslane Group, as the dynamic group of businesses hires the new Director of Marketing.

Based in the Manchester office, Charlie will be responsible for raising the profile of the Crosslane Group and all its individual business activities, both in the UK and all the global markets in which it operates, supporting the group achieve its ambitious commercial objectives.

James Metcalf, founding partner at Crosslane commented: “Having Charlie join the team is a real coup. His history and expertise in marketing will really help to develop the Group further and he is a great role model for the team to learn from.

“Charlie will not only be responsible for raising the profile of Crosslane; he will also facilitate the future strategic direction of the Group and determine how we get there, developing innovative and creative marketing programmes that create disruption in the market and strong brand equity.”

Claire Briars, HURST

Accountants and business advisers HURST has recruited Claire Briars as marketing manager.

Claire’s role at HURST sees her take responsibility for all marketing communications and events at the firm, which has more than 400 clients across the north west.

She is working from the firm’s offices in Manchester and Stockport.

HURST partner Simon Brownbill said: “Claire has extensive blue-chip marketing experience and is a great addition to our team in the newly-created position of marketing manager.

“She will play a key role in communicating with our growing client base and the business community in general, as well as organising our many events aimed at entrepreneurs, business owners and other professional advisers.”

Heather Morris, Karen Beddow, Hannah Carter, Brabners

North West law firm Brabners has boosted its Property Solutions team in Liverpool with the appointment of three solicitors.

The most recent recruit is Hannah Carter who joins the firm from DWF LLP in Liverpool and has experience in resolving all aspects of property disputes including commercial, agricultural and residential matters.

Hannah’s appointment follows the arrival of Senior Associate Karen Beddow, who previously worked at DWF LLP and Addleshaws and specialises in resolving retail property disputes, portfolio management issues and other claims arising from property transactions, and Solicitor Heather Morris who advises on a wide range of property disputes including high value professional negligence claims arising from real estate transactions.

Mark Brandwood, Managing Partner at Brabners, said: “The new recruits will be invaluable support for our busy real estate team across Brabners’ three offices in Liverpool, Manchester and Preston.”

Matt Bailey, R.O.EYE

R.O.EYE has appointed ex-IAB affiliate marketing council Chairman Matt Bailey as Commercial Director, as the Manchester-based performance marketing agency eyes further growth.

He will manage expansion across R.O.EYE’s corporate customer base, which currently includes eBay, Virgin Holidays and Coral. The agency has offices in Manchester, London and Berlin, and plans to increase its UK and international reach.

“Gaining a valuable industry heavyweight like Matt will help cement our position within the marketplace,” said Mark Kuhillow, Founder of R.O.EYE. “The agency has a number of exciting plans, and a strong team means we can consistently deliver great results for our clients as we grow.”

Graham Cunninghame, Andrew Sharkey, Lee Kindon, Harbur Construction

Manchester-based Harbur Construction has bolstered its team with the addition of three senior staff.

Christian Bury, managing director at Harbur Construction, said: “With continued confidence in the economy and housing output on the up, there are a wealth of construction opportunities available.

“Lee, Andrew and Graham bring a wealth of experience and expertise with them, and with Harbur’s ambitious plans for growth over the coming year, the trio will be a real asset in helping deliver a range of high-quality schemes across the North West.”

Technical manager Lee Kindon joins the firm, based at Longstone Road near Manchester Airport, from MCI Developments where he worked as an engineering manager.

Andrew Sharkey joins Harbur Construction as construction manager from Persimmon Homes where he was responsible for a number of housing schemes across Cheshire and North Wales.

Meanwhile Graham Cunninghame joins the company as a site manager. His 30 years’ experience in the industry includes roles at George Wimpey, Mansell Construction and Bett Homes.

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