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This week’s Yorkshire appointments

Knight Frank (Leeds), Nick Prescott

The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has strengthened its industrial property team with the appointment of Nick Prescott. Nick, joins as associate from niche property consultancy Gent Visick in Leeds, where he spent seven years concentrating on occupationalacquisitions and disposals.

Nick commented: “The chance to join Knight Frank’s reputable and award-winning team in Leeds was too good to miss. These are exciting timesfor the property market in Yorkshire, as we emerge from recession.

“KnightFrank is the perfect place to progress my career and capitalise on the many opportunities out there”.

Carter Jonas, David Boulton

Property consultancy Carter Jonas has appointed partner David Boulton to head up its Northern planning team. He replaces John Goodwin who has been head of planning in the North since 1996 and who retains a partnership role.

Based in Harrogate, the Northern planning team operates across offices in Harrogate, Leeds, York and Kendal, in conjunction with agency and development surveying colleagues.

David said: “I have been heavily involved in the promotion and management of our business in recent years and I’m delighted to be taking over the reins at this exciting time for the Northern planning team.

“This will enable a seamless transition for clients and open new opportunities for our multidisciplinary business helping to expand the established planning team yet further across the region.”

Leeds Community Foundation, Martin Allison

Local business entrepreneur Martin Allison has been appointed Chairman of Leeds Community Foundation (LCF), a charity dedicated to bringing about change in local communities.

Since its launch in 2004, LCF has distributed over £23 million in grants to local community groups, who support vulnerable and disadvantaged people across the city.

Martin Allison said: “It is a great honour to have been appointed Chairman, as I am extremely passionate about the Leeds region and have always been a great believer in giving something back to your local community.

“At a time when there is still great disparity between the wealthiest and poorest parts of our City Region, I am eager to lead the team in championing the importance of philanthropy and civic enterprise.

Langleys Solicitors, Kelly Kirby

The Property Litigation team at Langleys Solicitors in York has consolidated a 12-month period of rapid growth, in which the team’s revenue has doubled, with the appointment of solicitor Kelly Kirby as an Associate.

Commenting on her new role, Kelly said: “It is great to be back in York and I’m looking forward to being part of such a growing and ambitious team.”

Partner Matthew Pugh, who heads Langleys’ Property Litigation team, said: “I am confident Kelly will be a real asset to the team. She has a great attitude and understands the importance of building strong client relationships which will prove invaluable as we continue to expand.”

Mailway Packaging Solutions, Neil Humphrey and Stella Thomason.

Mailway Packaging Solutions, the independent co-packer who works with many of the UK’s leading and aspirational brands, has increased its team with the appointment of a senior business development manager, Neil Humphrey and account manager, Stella Thomason.

Neil comments: “This appointment has given me the challenge that I was looking for. Not only have I joined the business at an exciting time but using my previous experience I know that we can build on the success that Mailway has achieved over recent years.”

Stella comments: “I wanted to broaden my horizons so progressing from print into packaging seemed like a natural shift. I am already enjoying working in such a close knit business with a fantastic team environment where everyone’s involved in helping each other.”

Irwin Mitchell (Sheffield), Dorrien Peters

The Sheffield office of law firm Irwin Mitchell has appointed commercial litigation Partner Dorrien Peters as it continues to invest in its fast-growing Business Legal Services (BLS) division.

Commenting on his decision to join Irwin Mitchell, Dorrien said: “Irwin Mitchell has a very strong reputation for its litigation work, client service and innovative funding arrangements that deliver the certainty that clients require.

“I am very excited about the prospect of joining the firm, particularly at a time when it is making considerable investment in growing its Business Legal Services team.”

Lupton Fawcett Denison Till, Jonathan Moore

Lupton Fawcett Denison Till, the York, Leeds and Sheffield-based commercial law firm, announces the appointment of a new Director to its commercial property department, based in York.

Jonathan Moore, comments: “Since the departure of Dickinson Dees from the city, York has been crying out for a full service commercial law firm; the merger of Denison Till and Lupton Fawcett sent a clear signal to the business community in York and surrounding areas that a quality full service offering is on hand without the need to travel further afield.”

Visit Harrogate, Michael Newby

Visit Harrogate, the destination management organisation for the Harrogate District, has announced that Michael Newby will be the new director.

Visit Harrogate encourages visitors to the town and its surrounding area, including Masham, Pateley Bridge, Boroughbridge, Ripon, Knaresborough as well as Harrogate, incentivising leisure and business tourism spend throughout the region.

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