Movera has appointed Claire Saunders-Proudlove as partner relationships manager to oversee and develop the company’s partnerships.
In her new role, Claire will manage the broker panel for Movera’s two conveyancing firms, ONP Solicitors and Cavendish, seeking to understand their requirements whilst also liaising internally to ensure these are met.
Claire has more than 10 years’ experience in the financial services sector, most recently in the mortgage and conveyancing markets. She also has experience with two conveyancing firms, Countrywide, where she was legal team manager, and PLS Solicitors where she was residential conveyancing manager.
In both roles, Claire worked closely with partner firms, ensuring service standards were maintained and completion targets were met. As such, Claire brings with her well-established connections with many of Movera’s key broker panel firms.
On her new role, Claire commented: “Movera and its conveyancing firms are going from strength to strength, especially in the remortgage market, so it felt like a really great time to join the team. It’s a very collective and collaborative working environment, and I already feel like my ideas are being listened to and implemented.
Southeast law firm DMH Stallard has confirmed its merger with Godalming-based legal practice GBH Law.
The merger will build on GBH Law’s well-established presence in Surrey and strengthen the breadth and depth of the services the combined firm can provide to its clients.
The firm says building on GBH Law’s expertise in corporate, commercial property and dispute resolution services, the move reinforces DMH Stallard’s long-standing presence in Surrey.
The merger will provide GBH Law clients with access to a wider range of legal expertise across both business, private client services and real estate support.
Kate Doody, director at GBH Law, said: “We are thrilled about this exciting new chapter for GBH Law, our team and our clients. Choosing the right firm with which to merge was key for us.
“Our clients will benefit from access to a much wider range of specialist legal services, with the levels of exceptional, personal and responsive service they have always relied on.
“The investment DMH Stallard has made in its people, technology and infrastructure will further enhance the service we can provide, while creating new opportunities for our colleagues as part of a larger organisation.”
Richard Pollins, managing partner at DMH Stallard, said: “Our two firms share the same values: giving clients clear, practical legal advice, building strong long-term relationships, and continuing to build a team in Surrey that excels for both clients and colleagues.
“We look forward to welcoming the GBH Law team and working together to establish ourselves as the go-to law firm for businesses and individuals in Surrey.”
Napthens celebrates first year in their Manchester office, with specialist services and community links.
Napthens says since officially opening the office in November 2025, the firm have invested in specialist recruitment, community initiatives and events that bring together businesses and advisers from across Greater Manchester.
The team now includes specialists in real estate and residential conveyancing and celebrate that the firm is now members of pro-manchester, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Manchester Law Society.
The one year anniversary comes as Napthens wins two awards at the recent awards, taking home Mid-size Law Firm of the Year at the Insider North West Dealmakers Awards and Law Firm of the Year at the Insider Lancashire Property Awards.
Krista Powell, partner and head of Napthens’ Manchester office, said: ‘Over the last year, we have built a strong multidisciplinary team in Manchester and broadened the specialist support we can offer clients across the region.
‘Manchester has a dynamic and ambitious business community. We have worked hard to become part of that community by building relationships, supporting local initiatives and creating opportunities for professionals and businesses to connect.
‘We are proud of what the team have achieved in their first year and look forward to continuing that growth.’
Home move comparison site reallymoving appoints Stuart Feldman as head of sales.
Based at reallymoving’s St Albans headquarters, Stuart will work closely with founder and CEO Rob Houghton and chief growth officer Dhiresh Hirani, attracting new partners across the UK and building a scalable, data-led sales operation that can support the business as it continues to expand.
With over 20 years’ experience across the property, recruitment, financial services and B2B software sectors, Stuart has a strong track record developing growth strategies, building partner networks and strengthening client relationships.
Dhiresh Hirani, chief growth officer at reallymoving, said: “Having the right mix of quality partners across the UK is fundamental to the experience we offer home movers. It means greater choice for consumers and enables us to better meet their needs wherever they are moving.
“Stuart brings strong property-sector experience and a clear understanding of how to build productive, long-term partnerships, which will be important as we continue to grow.”
