A WELL-KNOWN figure in the York business community is to have a change of career.

Adam Sinclair, the former boss of Mulberry Hall in the city centre and chairman of York Business Improvement District, has been appointed as business development director by Andrew Jackson Solicitors.

The law firm has an office in York and recently opened a new branch in Scarborough.

Mr Sinclair said he was delighted and excited by the move, adding he started his career in the legal profession, working in property law in London.

He said: “It’s a great time to join the firm, with the recent opening of the Scarborough office, and the success of the York office, which continues to thrive.”

Mark Pearson-Kendall, managing partner of Andrew Jackson, said: “Adam’s client-focused approach to connecting businesses and legal advisors is a perfect fit for the firm, so we are delighted to have him on board.”