APPOINTMENTS IN BRIEF


Boost for Nelsons’ family team


Specialist family lawyer Gareth Protheroe has joined the Derby office of Nelsons Solicitors. Gareth specialises in child


proceedings, including acting for parents in care proceedings and child arrangement orders. He also advises on other areas of family law including domestic violence. Gareth said: “I am pleased to


be working with the team in Derby. Family law is an area I really enjoy and I am keen to boost my expertise and specialise in niche areas. I wanted to join a large and respected regional law firm, which is why I made the move to Nelsons.”


Fraser Brown adds to employment team


Fraser Brown Solicitors has added to its employment team with the appointment of Maz Dannourah, who joins the Nottingham office as an associate. Maz will deal with


Richard Trueman (front row centre- left) with colleagues at his retirement celebration at the Casa Hotel


Mitchells bids farewell to Richard Trueman


The Senior Partner of Chesterfield-based Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, Richard Trueman, has retired after nearly 50 years’ service with the firm. He joined Mitchells in 1970 at 18 from Chesterfield


Boys School, now Brookfield Community School, and was made Partner of the firm in 1978. He leaves 12 months ahead of Mitchells celebrating its 150th anniversary. Richard leaves after 46 years’ service during which


he has worked with around 1,200 clients. He leaves the firm in the hands of Senior Partner Tim Leeman, who is supported by fellow partners Andrew McDaid and Tony Hornsby, who were promoted in 2015 as part of the firm’s succession planning strategy ahead of Richard’s retirement. Under Richard’s leadership, Mitchells has grown to


become one of the leading firms of chartered accountants in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. From handwriting all accounts in ledgers when he joined, the firm has progressed to become a leader in its field for the adoption of technology, winning awards for its CloudMitchells online service.


Richard said: “When I started my career we were still


writing everything in ledgers, an Apple was something you ate, a Dell was a secluded valley and a calculator was the person who could add up fastest in the office. Things have certainly changed, however what has remained constant is the fact that the people continue to be at the heart of the firm. “I have loved my time at Mitchells – all 46 years of it,


and that’s because of the people. They have not only made coming to work fun, but also given me great personal pride in seeing so many of them develop their careers at Mitchells. I leave the firm in the very capable hands of my fellow partners. Mitchells goes into its 150th year in strong shape which I am confident will continue under the leadership of Tim, Tony and Andrew.” Tim Leeman added: “I and all staff and clients wish


Richard well in his retirement. He is officially the longest-serving member of staff and will be missed, but his legacy in the firm lives on in the strong team he has helped build here as well as the processes and technology he has put in place to make us one of the leading and longest established firms of chartered accountants in the area.”


employment law for businesses and individuals including producing contracts, dealing with employment disputes and contractual claims as well as settlement agreements, amongst other sensitive issues. A specialist in employment


law, he brings ten years’ experience to the role. Maz said: “I am proud to be


joining such an established and well-respected law firm. Having studied for my postgraduate law degree at Nottingham Trent University, it’s fantastic to get the chance to work on familiar soil, I really like the diversity of the city and county.”


Gateley Plc further expands in Leicester


The Leicester office of national law firm Gateley Plc has appointed solicitor Amrit Hunjin to its Family and Private Client team.


Amrit’s areas of specialism


include: divorce and separation; financial disputes involving mid to high net worth assets, businesses, pensions and trusts; property disputes between unmarried partners; disputes in relation to children and financial claims on behalf of children. Amrit said: “Joining Gateley is


a really exciting opportunity as I will be able to develop family and private client services across the East Midlands, as well as working for a firm with a great regional reputation."


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