This week’s North East appointments: Featuring Hay & Kilner, Carney Consultancy and North Tyneside Business Forum

This week’s round-up of North East appointments includes North Tyneside Business Forum, Hay & Kilner and Carney Consultancy. Read on to find out more…

Michael James and Sangeeta Chopra, North Tyneside Business Forum

Two dedicated business owners from North Tyneside have demonstrated their commitment to improving the local business landscape by volunteering for important roles within the North Tyneside Business Forum.

Michael James, a resident and entrepreneur from North Shields, has been an active member of the management group for several years. He has now taken on the voluntary position of interim chair and eagerly anticipates the challenges that lie ahead.

Michael’s professional expertise lies in NE1 Web Design, where he specialises in assisting businesses in boosting their lead generation through professional web design, development, and digital marketing services.

Sangeeta Chopra, who has served on the management team for just over two years, has stepped up as interim vice chair. Sangeeta is the owner of Namaste - A Taste of India, located at the Royal Quays Independent and Outlet Centre.

Michael commented: “We’ve recently reshaped the format of the management team as both our Chair and Vice Chair reached the end of their tenure after completing many years of sterling service. They will both be missed but this is an opportunity to move on by taking their legacy forward and putting our new ideas into action.

Sangeeta added: “I am honoured to serve the business community as Interim Vice Chair. I eagerly look forward to collaborating with businesses, both large and small, and hope that my experience in retail and business can benefit others.”

Christian Butler, Hay & Kilner

An experienced family law specialist who began his career with North East law firm Hay & Kilner has taken over as the head of its family law team.

Christian Butler originally moved to the North East to study for a degree in Marine Biology at Newcastle University before completing his Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course qualifications at Northumbria University.

He secured a training contract with Hay & Kilner before going on to develop his expert legal knowledge with a renowned specialist North East family law firm and then rejoining Hay & Kilner as a partner two years ago.

Christian has been recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ by industry bible the Legal 500, as well as ‘one to watch’ by the Chambers and Partners legal ranking guide. He specialises in managing disputes arising from divorce and separation which involve complex assets, companies, pensions and property portfolios

He also acts for parents and wider family members in matters relating to arrangements for children and has expertise in pre- and post-nuptial agreements, resolving disputes between cohabiting parties and emergency injunctions and protective orders.

Christian commented: “There has been a huge amount of change in family law over the last couple of years, with the introduction of new rules allowing people to apply for a divorce without delay, a new option for a joint application for divorce, and the removal of almost all options for contesting a divorce.”

Erin Rochford and Lucy Dean, Carney Consultancy

North Tyneside based, Carney Consultancy, has announced two new additions to its growing team. Erin Rochford from Denton Burn, Newcastle, joins as a trainee health and safety advisor and Lucy Dean from Tynemouth, joins as a business administrator.

Erin commented: “This is my dream job and I was in discussions with Angela and the team for a while when an opportunity became available for me to join as a trainee health and safety advisor.

“A few years prior to this I had my first taste of working life at Carney Consultancy, undertaking a work placement and I know Angela through her work as a committee member of Working Well Together North East, of which I am a member.

“In my role, I am working closely with Sarah James, senior health and safety consultant and Jamie Clark, health and safety advisor, who are passing on their knowledge and expertise.

Lucy said: “I am really enjoying my new position and I knew that Carney Consultancy had a reputation for being an excellent employer. I am working closely with trainee health and safety assistant, Kerry Benson and customer liaison coordinator, Louise Dack.”

Angela Carney, managing director, added: “We want to provide colleagues with clear career progression routes and the opportunity to embrace wider roles within the construction sector that will help support their development.

“If we look at the Carney team, we have a mix of graduates, those who took the apprenticeship option and others that started their careers within the trades and worked their way up. There isn’t a defined path and no one route is the right way.”

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