In brief: Pinsents takes on new marketing head

Birmingham-based law firm Pinsent & Co has appointed former Coopers & Lybrand business, planning and development manager Meirion Jones as its new head of marketing. Pinsents senior partner Julian Tonks says: "Law practices are facing similar opportunities to accountancy firms in terms of competitiveness. Meirion's experience in this field is an important asset to the firm."