City Moves for 28 October – Who’s switching jobs at Huntswood, Knight Frank and Dentons?
Today’s City Moves includes Huntswood, Knight Frank and Dentons
Huntswood
Regulatory advisory and specialist resourcing firm Huntswood has announced the appointment of Paul Dyer as its new head of regulatory risk. As an expert on the UK’s complex regulatory landscape, Paul has a wealth of experience developing
regulatory, risk and compliance practices for organisations within the financial services sector. Throughout his career, Paul has developed
transformative solutions to complex problems for regulators, insurers, banks, pensions and investment firms. During his most recent role as deputy chief risk officer at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Paul led the operational risk, compliance and risk assurance teams. Commenting on his new role, Paul said: “My time at the FCA has been both fascinating and compelling, but I’m thrilled to be taking on a new challenge at Huntswood. Although often difficult to navigate, regulatory compliance ensures that consumers are treated fairly and is absolutely critical in demonstrating good business practice. I look forward to bringing everything I learnt at the FCA to Huntswood to help firms develop innovative and practical ways to overcome risk and ensure a competitive edge.”
Knight Frank
Global property consultancy Knight Frank has appointed Stuart Baillie as head of planning at the firm’s newly-launched town planning consultancy team, based at its London headquarters. Stuart will also be joining the firm as a partner. He was formerly head of planning at GL Hearn and is a specialist in mixed-use urban regeneration schemes. He has led on a wide variety of complex planning projects for both public and private sector clients. Commenting on his move, Stuart said: “We’ve hit the ground running with an exceptional planning team, which we have ambitious plans to grow with the aim of attracting the very best talent in the industry. I’m delighted to be spearheading this outstanding team of planners.”
Dentons
Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, has expanded its UK people, reward and mobility (PRM) team with the hire of partner and employment law specialist Purvis Ghani in London. Purvis joins from Stephenson Harwood where he has been a partner since 2015. He advises on all areas of employment law with particular expertise in international and cross border matters, discrimination and other tribunal litigation. Virginia Allen, head of Dentons’ UK PRM practice, said:
“We’re delighted to have a partner of Purvis’ calibre joining our UK PRM team. With his broad range of experience across multiple areas of employment and discrimination law, his expertise will enhance our offering .”
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