Rural specialist joins Aaron & Partners

As it continues to expand with the addition of four more staff, along with its relocation to two offices in Preston and Chester, the company’s founders have set out its future ambitions as the firm approaches its 10th anniversary.

Aaron & Partners has appointed Kate Chalkey as senior associate in its planning, environmental, energy and regulation team, specialising in construction and engineering law.

Robin Sharp has joined Chester and Liverpool law firm DTM Legal as a senior associate.

Oldham-based architect Studio KMA has opened a Chester office, recruiting Peter Fisk as director to work in the new premises alongside office head Stuart Hadfield.

Acting on behalf of private clients, Legat Owen and joint agent ADS have sold Eden House, a 21,750 sq ft office building on Chester Business Park to SHS Estates, for a sum exceeding the £4.25m guide price.

KPMG, administrator of Patisserie Holdings, has confirmed the closure of 27 Patisserie Valerie stores, 19 Druckers stores and 25 Patisserie Valerie concessions, ten of the closures in the North West.

Pochin’s has received planning approval from Flintshire County Council to build a 33,500 sq ft unit at Hawarden Business Park, to house commercial refrigeration supplier Staycold.

Property advisor Jones Melling has grown its team with the addition of two building surveyors and an architectural technologist.