Tim Clarke, most recently a senior Director for Commercial Banking with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group in the region, has joined Fraser Brown Solicitors.
Mr Clarke, a former Deputy Regional Managing Director with the banking group, has more than 35 years experience in the commercial sector both in the UK and overseas. He joins Fraser Brown as a Business Consultant with a specific brief to support business development across the firm with emphasis on the corporate finance team.
"I wanted to be involved with a business where I could bring real value to the role – Fraser Brown has given me just that opportunity. The firm has an excellent and growing reputation and is in the process of putting in place a progressive strategy for growth. In Nottingham particularly, the business community is driven by reputation and as The East Midlands emerges from recession it will be this strength, coupled with a fantastic client base, that will take Fraser Brown to a higher level of operation."
"The people here are a great fit – they understand what they are trying to achieve and are prepared to invest in new approaches and new people to reach that end. I think that my biggest initial challenge will be adapting to the different operating culture of a law firm – it’s going to be a steep learning curve."
Peter Thornley is Managing Partner at Fraser Brown: “We are delighted to welcome Tim on board. His proven business skills and ability to drive success will further energise and motivate all our teams.
"He has already met with the partners and senior management team to agree the pace that we intend to set the business in the coming months and what are our priorities to deliver. It continues to be a hugely exciting and fruitful year for the business."
Fraser Brown is a dynamic law practice working at premises in Nottinghamshire through its branches in Nottingham, Radcliffe on Trent and Bingham.
Its philosophy is to deliver superior legal advice through a personal and highly professional service for both commercial and private clients. Since 1990, Fraser Brown has acquired eight established and respected local firms as part of its major growth strategy for doing business in the 21st Century.
Fraser Brown is one of the region's longest established firms of solicitors. Over the last 12 months, it has experienced significant growth in areas such as property, contract work, construction and general litigation.