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BHP announces 79 promotions across its office network

BHP, an accountancy firm based at Chesterfield’s flagship One Waterside Place office development, has announced 79 promotions across its office network in the North Derbyshire and Yorkshire region.

The promotions cover Chesterfield, Sheffield, Leeds, York and Cleckheaton, spaning a range of departments and including recognition across accountancy, management and director positions.

BHP is an independent firm of chartered accountants in Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, which acts for for many of the leading SMEs in the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire area; providing high quality assurance, advisory, corporate finance and tax services.

The news follows the recent appointment of 44 new trainees as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to investing in future talent. The latest cohort is the second highest for BHP’s training scheme, which provides an opportunity for those looking to break into the finance industry to gain hands-on experience while studying for a professional qualification. Read more about the trainee scheme here.

Karen Arch, Director of People at BHP, said: “These promotions are thoroughly deserved and a reflection of the hard work and dedication of all those involved.

“We’re committed to developing our people and supporting them in all aspects of their working life at BHP. These are key reasons why one in three of our employees have been with us for more than six years.”

Lisa Leighton, Joint CEO, said: “The 79 promotions not only represent the quality of our people but also the confidence we have as a business as we continue to fulfil our ambition of being the firm of choice for owner managed businesses across the North.

“Our people are vital to our success, and we’re proud to have been able to make 104 promotions across the business this year.”

Find out more about the wide range of high quality and well-connected office space available in Chesterfield.

BHP Supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Elliot Mather Appoints Three New LLP Members 

Full service law firm Elliot Mather LLP announces the appointment of three LLP Members –Felicity Coats, Diane Gunn and Daniel Lindon.

In recent months, Elliot Mather have experienced exponential growth across the firm, and are pleased to announce the promotion of Senior Associate Solicitors Felicity Coats, Diane Gunn and Daniel Lindon to LLP Member status.

Felicity is a highly experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor and has been with the firm since 2008. She has been instrumental in establishing a crime presence in Derby since they first gained a contract to do criminal work there in 2017. In that short time, Elliot Mather have built a significant presence thanks to the efforts of Felicity and her colleagues at Derby.

Speaking on her appointment as LLP Member, Felicity said: “I am thrilled to have been promoted to NDM, having worked my way up from paralegal level. I am hoping to grow the Derby team and expand the success of the department.  I am lucky to work with such an excellent team who always put their all into their work, are committed to client care, and are supportive of each other.”

Diane has a high level of expertise as a Child Care Solicitor and has been with the firm since 2017.  She is a Member of Resolution and the Law Society’s Children Panel Accreditation Scheme, meaning that she can represent children, as well as parents and other family members in care proceedings and other related proceedings. She is dedicated to the Child Care Department, not only running her own substantial case load, but being heavily involved in the training and development of staff.

Speaking on her appointment, Diane said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as LLP Member in Elliot Mather’s Child Care Department. I’m looking forward to what the future brings for the department and future successes. I feel lucky to be working within such a brilliant team who are dedicated to providing expert assistance to those going through Care Proceedings.”

Daniel joined Elliot Mather in 2021 to head up the Residential Conveyancing Team in their Nottingham office. In his relatively short time with the firm, Daniel has dealt with an unprecedented high number of referrals for residential conveyancing.  It is hoped that under Daniel’s steerage the team at Nottingham will go from strength to strength and become a key element of their strategic development in Nottingham.

Daniel said: “I am very happy, and grateful, to have accepted the offer of partnership and to be appointed as an LLP Member at Elliot Mather LLP. I am very much looking forward to what the future has to hold, and being part of the ongoing success and development of the Residential Property Department in Nottingham.”

Elliot Mather have a network of offices in Chesterfield, Derby, Mansfield and Nottingham. They have consistently demonstrated growth and success, possessing the ability to service a wide range of client circumstances.

Elliot Mather LLP supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 190 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Elliot Mather Appoints New LLP Member of Family Department in Chesterfield

Full service law firm Elliot Mather LLP has announced the appointment of a new LLP Member – Ben Lawson – who has joined the company’s Family Law department based at its Head office in Chesterfield.

Ben is a highly experienced Family Solicitor having worked in the legal profession for many years. During his career, he has worked in offices across Derbyshire, whilst also assisting clients across both Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.

Ben joins an already exceptional Family Law team at Elliot Mather and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the department. He assists clients with all issues arising from relationship breakdowns, having particular interest in: complex financial matters, child arrangements, nuptial agreements, and high net worth divorces.

Commenting on his recent appointment as Solicitor and LLP Member at Elliot Mather, Ben said: “I am incredibly excited at being given the opportunity to join Elliot Mather as an LLP Member in the Family Department.  The firm has strong roots in Chesterfield and across the East Midlands, with a reputation for quality legal advice and putting client’s first. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Family Department, to assist those experiencing relationship breakdowns.”

Julie Skill, Head of the Family Department and LLP Member said: “We are incredibly lucky to have such talented and dedicated staff working within our Family department, and the arrival of Ben will only strengthen this team. I am very much looking forward to working with Ben .I wish him the best for his future with us at Elliot Mather.”

Elliot Mather is dedicated to ensuring clients receive expert and tailored legal advice. The recent recruitment of Ben demonstrates the desire to deliver an outstanding service from highly knowledgeable legal professionals. The Family Law department now comprises of 11 fee earners able to assist an increased number of clients based locally, regionally, and even nationally.

Elliot Mather LLP supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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