Latest East Midlands Movers and Shakers: Flint Bishop, Notts LGBT+ Network, Adey Steel, GSSArchitecture, Pinelog, Knights, David Wilson and Lemon & Lime

Flint Bishop:

Derby law firm Flint Bishop has announced the appointment of Jon Jefferies (pictured above) as partner in its commercial litigation team.

Prior to joining Flint Bishop, he served as the managing partner and practice head for the commercial litigation team at the Derby office of national law firm Freeths.

He has more than 30 years of legal expertise in complex commercial litigation, employment, and insolvency cases, representing a wide range of high-value commercial clients including corporate entities, manufacturers, and landowners.

As well as helping in areas such as partnership disputes and shareholder disputes, he is a specialist in property-related cases including boundary disputes, rights of way disputes, easement disputes, disputes in relation to rights of light, and minerals ownership.

He was pivotal role in advising on a multi-million-pound shareholder dispute involving a group of private companies – a hard-fought case spanning 18 months, culminating in substantial success for his clients.

Other notable work highlights include acting for Ibstock Brick in the Court of Appeal in a landmark case establishing mineral rights and advising a major manufacturer in connection with a dispute arising out of alleged breaches of a contract to be undertaken in the Yemen.

Adey Steel Group:

Charlotte Huband has been appointed as HSE manager at the Loughborough-based Adey Steel Group. The 26-year-old joins the steel fabrication infrastructure specialist from global apparel and footwear company the VF Corporation, where she was health and safety advisor. She will oversee HSE for both Adey Steel and Adey SteelShop. Charlotte started her career in health & safety with Leicestershire County Council.

She said: “I am thrilled to be joining the Adey Steel Group.

“It’s a highly progressive, forward-thinking company within its sector and I look forward to working closely with the team to deliver our industry-leading safety first approach to health, safety and the environment within our day-to-day operations.”

Charlotte, who lives with her partner and two dogs Luna and Ruby in north west Leicestershire, actually began her professional life with horses after a career competing in eventing at international level. She worked for several years as an equine physio alongside supporting Team GB show jumper Holly Smith before changing careers.

Notts LGBT+ Network:

Notts LGBT+ Network has unveiled a new board of trustees as it prepares to enter its 50th year of operation.

The new board of trustees is made up of seven people and will oversee the governance and day-to-day running of the charity, which is made up of more than 20 unpaid volunteers, all from the local LGBTQ+ community.

Joining Danni Everard, Tony Barker, Richard Almond and Hollie Wistow, who have all previously served as trustees, is business development consultant Mala Abel, defence sector strategy and agility consultant Dan Cornell and Martin Stone, director at Nottingham-based digital PR agency Tank and creative agency Warbox.

As part of the new board structure, Mala will serve as network chair, with Martin taking on the role of vice chair. They will be supported by Richard as treasurer and Hollie as secretary for the charity.

As well as operating a weeknight phone, text and online chat advice service, the network compiles the county’s biggest online resource hub of LGBTQ+ social groups, support services and events. It also delivers training sessions to businesses and organisations on a range of LGBTQ+ issues.

It started in 1975, when it was then known as the Nottingham Lesbian and Gay Switchboard.

GSSArchitecture: