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E: les.nutter@cassons.co.uk T: 0845 337 9409 F: 0845 337 9408 |
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Practice areas
Managing partner, Practice Development and Client Care Partner
Responsibilities
Responsible for the firm's practice development programme, encompassing marketing and human resources. Client relationship partner for a portfolio of clients and champion of the firm's client care policies.
Career
Started as an articled clerk with the firm back in 1976 (then called J B Lever & Co.). Qualified in 1985, became a partner in 1989 and Managing Partner of the Manchester Office in 1997.
Professional memberships
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Lectures
Lectures on 'Organising your finances' to pupil barristers at their annual training seminar. Back to top
Age
49
Role
Relationship partner for a portfolio of clients and chief responsibility for the development of the practice including staffing, marketing and client care
Describe yourself
Bald, barmy, committed and sentimental
Which actor would you choose to play you on TV or film?
Homer Simpson
What did you want to do when you grew up?
I'll tell you when I have, if I do.
Favourite ice cream?
Pistachio
If you were to choose an alternative career, what would it be?
A carpenter
Your biggest weakness?
Over sensitive tear ducts
Which words appeared in your school report most regularly?
Talkative, talkative, talkative
Favourite pastime?
Working in the garden on a Saturday afternoon, listening to 909 on the radio
What makes you smile?
Great memories and pride in my children Dream car? 007 Aston Martin - including machine gun and ejector seat
Favourite chocolate bar?
Peppermint Aero
What makes you angry?
Waste - a tea bag for each cup - also litter and selfishness
Favourite breakfast cereal?
Forget the cereal - bring on the bacon and eggs!
Most treasured possession?
Cement mixer
Favourite season & why?
The 1988/89 season with Arsenal winning 2-0 at Anfield in the last game to win the league Oh, sorry! That sort of season - winter, for skiing
What irritates you the most & why?
People at traffic lights. Green means 'OK I think I'll take my handbrake off, look in my mirror, change gear, think about what I'm going to do this evening and perhaps as a last resort … GO'
What would you cook to show off your culinary skills?
Cheesecake
What's your greatest extravagance?
Joining the golf club and only playing once a year, if I'm lucky
If you could be someone else for a day, who would it be & why?
Hugh Heffner (but don't tell the wife!)
How would you like to be remembered?
With a smile and a chuckle
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