The South East
DMH Stallard Enjoys ‘Triple Celebration’ After Awards Success
Winston Joins Signature as New Relationship Manager
The DMH Stallard team (pictured) in Guildford is celebrating after being named the Surrey Law Firm of the Year.
The 50 strong team, is based in Wonersh House on Old Portsmouth Road, also scooped Family Law Firm of the Year, while the corporate department picked up Team of the Year at the prestigious event.
The Surrey Law Society awards are in their sixth year and recognise exceptional legal talent and celebrate the outstanding commitment of the profession across the county.
Richard Pollins, Managing Partner at DMH
Stallard, said: “I am absolutely delighted that my outstanding colleagues in Guildford have been recognised in this way.
The firm now has 377 people working across six offices in London and the south east.
“It is richly deserved recognition for the highest quality service that they consistently provide to all our clients.
“We make no secret of our determination to develop and recruit the most talented lawyers and give them the support and resources they need to excel. These awards are testament to that approach.”
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Signature Property Finance, one of the UK’s top short-term property finance providers, has appointed Richard Winston as the firm’s Relationship Manager, with responsibility for the South East of England, as Signature looks to build a presence in the region.
With more than 20 years of experience in financial services, Winston joins the growing team at Signature, after spells with HSBC, Santander and most recently Cynergy Bank, where he developed his relationship-building skills.
Sussex-Based Freedom Works Attracts Former Workspace NED Damon Russell to Lead Ambitious Co-Working Space Expansion
Former Workspace Group Plc Non- Executive Director (NED) Damon Russell is set to join the board of Freedom Works, Sussex’s leading independent coworking space, as the flexible office operator prepares for
an exciting period of ambitious growth. With
nearly a decade as Works board. During a NED at
Workspace from 2013 to 2022, Damon brings a wealth of experience to the Freedom
his
tenure at Workspace, he played a key role in helping the company become the leading provider of commercial business premises across London.
Damon’s appointment to Freedom Works comes at a pivotal time for the Sussex-
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based company as it consolidates its position in the flexible office and co- working space market and sets out its plans for further growth.
Founded in 2016, Freedom Works has expanded rapidly in the last three years, growing from 4 sites in 2021 to 10 sites in
2024. The innovative coworking
& flexible office space provider now operates across 125,000 square feet of office space throughout the South and will be adding a further 75,000 square feet of space to its portfolio over the next two years.
Damon’s strong commercial understanding and significant experience in alliances, partnerships and key client relationships will make him an invaluable asset to Freedom Works as the company strengthens its position in the competitive shared-office market and continues to capitalise on the growing trend towards flexible workspaces
Signature Commercial Director Michael Clifford said: “Given our record growth in recent years, it’s important for the business to keep up this momentum. Bringing in driven, ambitious individuals like Richard will ensure we stay on track to deliver our long-term strategic goals”.
Signature Relationship Manager Richard Winston said of his appointment: “This is an exciting move for me at this point in my career and Signature feels like a natural fit for the way I like to structure deals.
“Signature is a growing business, with brokers, property developers and investors appreciating
not just the quality of the
finance products on offer, but the service that supports the efforts of its clients.
“I’m looking forward to introducing Signature’s offerings to my current network and new contacts across the South East, where market conditions continue to improve as we move into autumn, with the improving economic outlook supporting steady property price growth.”
Clifford concluded: “Richard clearly brings a wealth of knowledge in the South East property finance sector, and I’m confident he’ll help us achieve our commercial objectives while providing excellent service to new and existing contacts.”
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