Two new faces at Holden Smith
A LAW firm has grown its senior team with two new appointments.
Holden Smith, based in Denby Dale, has welcomed Lee Daniels as partner and Helen Notter as head of wills and probate.
Mr Daniels joins following his partnership at Ison Harrison solicitors and will head up Holden Smith’s residential conveyancing department with a focus on overall business continuity and quality of service.
He said: “I saw a great opportunity for challenge with Holden Smith and the potential for success.
“It is a young and vibrant law firm that shows great ambition and drive which appealed to me greatly.”
Ms Notter, who has previously worked at Ison Harrison and Ridley & Hall solicitors, will lead the firm’s private client services, including wills and probate, inheritance tax planning, lasting power of attorneys and deputyship orders.
She added: “I’m delighted to be joining the growing team at Holden Smith and look forward to working with a company that is committed to ensuring that client experience is at the heart of everything it delivers.”
Holden Smith was founded by James Smith, David Bancroft and Jamie Megson in February 2019 with a focus on integrating new technology to create what the three believe is a required focus on improved client experience in the legal sector.
Commenting on the new appointments, director Mr Smith said: “We are delighted to have welcomed Lee and Helen to the team.
“Their skills and experience in their respective fields will add real value to clients and play a key part in the ongoing development and growth of Holden Smith.”
AFETY barrier manufacturer and exporter, A-SAFE, has made the Sunday Times International Track 200 League for the third year running.
After achieving 41.26% average international sales growth over two years, the company attained 133rd place.
The International Track 200 ranks mid-market companies with the fastest-growing international sales.
A-SAFE has been recognised by the Sunday Times for export excellence six years in a row.
The company made the Track 200 League previously in 2019 and 2018, as well as the Export Track 100 for SMEs in 2017, 2016 and 2015.
The 200 selected companies include a host of well-known British brands such as Gymshark, Granada Material Handling and BrewDog.
Amanda Murphy, Head of Commercial Banking at HSBC UK said: “The Sunday Times International Track 200 shows the strength, ambition and resilience of companies across the UK and we are delighted to be sponsoring again this year.
“At HSBC UK, we take great pride in recognising the contribution these businesses are making to driving growth across the UK.”
The company’s placement in the league table comes at an exciting time.
A-SAFE is undergoing substantial growth and is expanding its site in Elland in order to increase manufacturing capacity.
James Smith, co-owner and director of A-SAFE, said: “We are thrilled to make the International Track 200 League for the third year running.
“It’s an extremely exciting time at A-SAFE and we are investing heavily in the company’s growth to meet the increase in demand for our safety systems. 2019 was a great year at A-SAFE.
“We introduced three new products to the market, which have all been received with great enthusiasm from our customers and prospects.
“We’re very much looking forward to the year ahead.”