MSB Solicitors has relocated its Birmingham operations to a larger office in Chamberlain Square and is recruiting for its property team in the city.
“We are delighted to expand our operations in Birmingham following the recruitment to our family, crime and social housing teams and ahead of the appointments of our new property and litigation teams too,” managing partner Emma Carey (main picture) said.
“The core principle of MSB Solicitors is ‘justice for all’ and our new office will help us achieve this for the communities we serve even further on a national scale.”
In Cumbria, law firm Thomson Hayton Winkley has appointed Nina Hood (right) as its new head of residential property.
Bringing more than 25 years’ experience, most recently at Ratcliffe & Bibby in Morecambe, Hood is joined at THW by her assistant, Sasha Miller.
Hood said: “I am keen to combine my experience with a forward-thinking approach, including embracing technology to continually improve how we work and the service we deliver.”
Suzie Fisher, managing director at THW, said: “Nina has been a real breath of fresh air since joining the firm, bringing a great deal of energy and fresh ideas which have already had a positive impact.
“She and Sasha work extremely well together, providing strong mutual support and adding real strength to the team.
THW, which has a 60-strong team, is headquartered in Kendal with offices in Windermere, Kirkby Lonsdale and the J36 Rural Auction Centre in Crooklands.
CLSQ, a data company for the property and legal sectors, has appointed Claire Elliot (left) as business development manager for law firms across the North of England.
In her new role, Elliot will help promote CLSQ’s legal indemnity insurance (LII) and estate administration services.
She brings more than 20 years’ experience to CLSQ, having held senior positions at Property Information Exchange, tmGroup and Longmere Land.
Elliot said: “I’m delighted to be joining CLSQ at such an exciting time for the business. CLSQ has a strong reputation for combining specialist expertise, underwriting and technology to help law firms manage risk more effectively.”
Robin Wells, business development director at CLSQ, said: “Claire’s appointment is a fantastic addition to the CLSQ team. She brings a wealth of experience, deep knowledge of the property legal services market and a strong understanding of the challenges facing law firms today. Her arrival will strengthen our presence across the North of England and help more firms access the specialist support we provide.”
Managing director at OneSearch Direct (OSD), Elizabeth Jarvis, has joined The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) Executive.
Jarvis brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having been at OSD for 30 years.
Allison Bradbury, CoPSO chair, said: “We are delighted to welcome Liz Jarvis into our executive tier and onto the executive committee.
“Her commitment to innovation and industry collaboration makes Liz and OneSearch Direct an invaluable partner.”
Jarvis added: “CoPSO has consistently demonstrated outstanding vision and impact within our industry.
“This elevation is a testament to their accomplishments and the value they bring to our organisation, and we look forward to working with all members to help shape forward thinking initiatives and industry standards.”
