APPOINTMENTS


PwC welcomes Midlands financial services leader


PwC has appointed Carl Sizer as leader of its financial services (FS) practice in the Midlands as part of the firm’s ongoing investment in its regional FS presence. Now based at the firm’s Birmingham office, Carl moves to the region from PwC in London where he was partner for almost seven years within the firm’s banking and capital markets segment. He has been at PwC for over 17


years, providing audit and advisory services to a number of international and domestic financial institutions as well as spending two years in its New York practice working with a global investment bank. In his new Midlands role, Carl


will head up a team of around 100 FS specialists based across PwC’s Birmingham, Castle Donington and Milton Keynes offices. Carl said: “This is an exciting


time to join our Midlands FS practice and to lead the business.


L-R: Carl Sizer and Matt Hammond


Gateley Plc appoints first commercial litigation lawyer


National law firm Gateley Plc has appointed Amy Hope-Smith as a commercial litigation lawyer within the commercial dispute resolution team in Nottingham. Amy, previously a partner at law


firm Ashton Bond Gigg, in Nottingham, specialises in commercial and property disputes, including contractual disputes, director and shareholder disputes, complex debt actions, dilapidations claims, 1954 Act process and breach of lease in both residential and commercial circumstances. She has acted for both corporate


and individual clients on pre-issue settlements, including those negotiated through mediation, as well as dealing with cases which are the subject of court proceedings. Prior to Ashton Bond Gigg, Amy


The growing presence of financial institutions in the Midlands - including traditional high street banks, challenger banks and building societies as well as back office operations - heralds a raft of new opportunities.” Matt Hammond, PwC’s Midlands Regional Chairman, said: “We are delighted to welcome


Hard work pays off for Pick Everard’s director


A new director has been appointed at Pick Everard’s Leicester office to support its ambitious plans for 2017. Aarti Raj (pictured) has been


with the firm for two-and-a-half years as an associate and has been promoted to Director of Quantity Surveying. As part of Pick Everard’s


strategic expansion aims, the continuation of delivering high calibre projects and the development of existing client relationships, Aarti will support the firm as it looks to position itself as a first choice property, construction and infrastructure consultancy. Aarti said: “I’m really pleased to


have had my hard work and dedication recognised and I’m excited to face the challenges which lie ahead. “As a woman in a male dominated


industry, I am particularly proud that I have been able to progress my career at the same time as bringing up a family and working full-time. I hope that other women looking to get into the industry hear my story and realise that it is possible to do both.”


Carl to the Midlands. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge at a time when the region’s FS sector is rapidly expanding. “PwC is committed to investing


in our regional industry hubs across the UK, building specialist sector and technical teams close to our clients, supporting their people and local economies."


was Head of Litigation at Brady Solicitors in Nottingham and London. Andy Matthews, Head of Gateley


Plc's Nottingham office, said: “Amy is the first commercial litigation associate to be appointed in the Nottingham office, which will help us to expand on our commercial dispute resolution offering in the region.”


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at Pick Everard, added: “Aarti has been a huge asset to Pick Everard, her hard work has been recognised throughout the business and I would like to congratulate her on her new appointment. I’m sure that her experience and dedication will play an important role in Pick Everard’s plans this year and beyond.” With 11 offices across the UK,


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