The Legal 500

Silverbeck Rymer has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Barbara Rimmer as Finance Director.

Silverbeck Rymer has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Barbara Rimmer as Finance Director.

Silverbeck Rymer has appointed Adrian Parry, formerly Managing Partner and Managing Director of Direct Choice, as a Non Executive Director.

Following twelve months of development and £2 million worth of investment, law firm Silverbeck Rymer has announced it is to diversify and expand its business lines.

Law firm Silverbeck Rymer has added to its fast growing partnership with the appointment of Mark Evans as an Associate Partner.

Law firm Silverbeck Rymer has promoted Mary Mort to the newly created position of Client Account Director.

Law firm Silverbeck Rymer has continued its ongoing expansion by promoting Sally Raeburn to Partner.

Previously an Associate Partner at the firm, Sally joined Silverbeck Rymer in 1995 having completed her training contract in 1994. Starting in the Personal Injury department, she has remained a strategic player in this area and currently specialises in the niche area of catastrophic injury.

Sally is a member of the Association of Personal Injury lawyers (Advanced Litigator) and a keen supporter of both the Spinal Injuries Association and Headway. Sally is active in all current affair issues that impact on the profession and in 2003 she was elected to the Liverpool Law Society committee.

In addition to her technical duties, Sally will assume the role of Mentor to trainee solicitors and qualified staff at Silverbeck Rymer.

Commenting on her promotion, Sally Raeburn said:

'I am delighted to be a part of such a dynamic Practice. Silverbeck Rymer is a very proactive firm and is always pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology. It can be challenging at times, but after all that is what attracted me to the law in the first place'.

Said senior partner, James Rymer:

'Sally

Law firm Silverbeck Rymer has appointed Rob Farnham as its new chief executive.

Rob, who joins from QPC Group, a UK market leader within the workforce optimisation market, will drive forward Silverbeck Rymer's expansion strategy in the insurance sector.

Commenting on the appointment, Jim Rymer, senior partner at Silverbeck Rymer said:

'This is an exciting time for Rob to join the firm. His successful track record for maximising performance brings an added dimension to the proven strength of our board.'

Added Jim:

'We have strengthened the business at every level and Rob's appointment to our main board is a significant development and a very positive step forward.'

Said Rob Farnham:

'Silverbeck Rymer is a forward thinking, progressive law firm with hugely capable people and a compelling strategy in place.

'I am looking forward to working closely with both clients and the senior management team to continue our momentum and realise our growth ambitions within both the defendant and claimant sectors.'

Rob Farnham joins Silverbeck Rymer at a period of dynamic growth. The firm has also recently recruited Laurence Brown as an Associate Partner and head of defendant business development.

Silverbeck Rymer has continued its expansion with the appointment of Laurence Brown as an Associate Partner and head of defendant business development.

Laurence joins Silverbeck Rymer from Halliwells. He has extensive and wide ranging experience in the insurance sector having worked as an underwriter and chartered loss adjustor before qualifying as a solicitor seven years ago.

Laurence will drive forward Silverbeck Rymer's delivery of defendant insurance services throughout the UK as the firm continues to expand.

Said Jim Rymer, Silverbeck Rymer's senior partner:

'We are delighted to welcome Laurence to the firm. His wide reaching experience in the insurance sector is ideally suited to this senior role.

'Laurence understands the insurance industry and he knows how to implement the very highest standards.

Added Jim:

'The feedback from the market has been exceptionally positive and this is a great time for Laurence to join the team. His track record for driving performance brings an added dimension to our defendant practice.'

On his decision to join Silverbeck Rymer, Laurence said:

'This is a first rate opportunity to drive forward Silverbeck Rymer's defendant practice.

'Silverbeck Rymer is a forward thinking, progressive law firm with hugely capable people and exciting expansion plans.'

He concluded:

'I'm looking forward to working with the team to take the defendant practice to its next level and to maximise the tremendous potential that this firm represents.'

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Law firm Silverbeck Rymer has continued its expansion by promoting insurance solicitors Robert Mares and Robert Gavin to Associate Partner level.

The promotions complement Silvebeck Rymer's ongoing expansion drive.

The firm has recently strengthened its management team with the appointment of partner and head of claimant Kingsley Hayes to the main board in the newly created role of legal services director.

Silverbeck Rymer has also underlined its commitment to further enhancing its defendant business with the appointment of Jon Haynes, as its first Head of Defendant Operations and Business Development.

Commenting on the latest Association promotions, James Rymer, senior partner at Silverbeck Rymer said:

'It's always pleasing to recognise the contribution of home grown talent and we will continue to do so as we continue to expand.'

Silverbeck Rymer has been named as the leading niche insurance-based law firm in England and Wales in a new survey.

The Rising 50, produced by The Lawyer Magazine, is the annual guide to the 50 largest firms by turnover outside the top 100.

Out of all the insurance-based law firms in England and Wales, Silverbeck Rymer is ranked in first position.

'We're delighted to top the table,' said James Rymer, Silverbeck Rymer's Senior Partner

'As a firm, we've achieved significant growth over the last three years and realising great forward momentum; it's in credit to all our people.'

Silverbeck Rymer is a specialist litigation practice with expertise in claimant, defendant and employment services across the entire claims management and litigation lifecycle.

Commenting on The Rising 50, Matt Byrne, associate editor at The Lawyer said:

'Silverbeck Rymer is amongst the most striking stories to emerge this year.'

The firm was also praised for its investment in IT and its move to new flagship premises in Liverpool earlier this year. Silverbeck Rymer now operates from two regional offices, strategically positioned to best serve clients in both the south and north of the country.

Liverpool, 27 October, 2005

Law firm Silverbeck Rymer has underlined its commitment to further enhancing its defendant business by appointing Jon Haynes as its first Head of Defendant Operations and Business Development.

The role aims to further enhance Silverbeck Rymer

Law firm Silverbeck Rymer is to continue its expansion with a move to new offices at Brunswick Dock,Liverpool.

The move, which will take place during May, is a further indication of Silverbeck Rymer's ongoing drive to establish the UK's leading personal injury practice.

The new offices will comprise two floors and 30,000 sq ft of accommodation for the firm's insurance based teams.

Said senior partner, Jim Rymer:

'Brunswick Dock is an excellent location and ideally positions the firm for further expansion.

'It will provide a first rate working environment and state of the art facilities.'

Silverbeck Rymer's Liverpool office is currently located at Heywoods Building on Brunswick Street.

The firm also has offices in Manchester and Chelmsford.

The practice has enjoyed a period of rapid growth recently with a number of key client gains.

Concluded Jim:

'The business is expanding quickly and we will continue to invest in our clients, people, premises and technology as we look at enhance our reputation as the law firm of choice to the insurance industry.'

The full address of Slverbeck Rymer's new office is Dempster Building,Atlantic way, Brunswick Business Park, Liverpool L3 4UU.