Geldards appoints public sector specialist | Midlands Business News

Law firm Geldards has strengthened its team with the appointment of a public sector specialist.

Frank McArdle has joined the firm's public sector team as a consultant.

McArdle led South Derbyshire District Council as chief executive for 24 years, recently retiring in March after more than 40 years of service at the local authority.

He previously held the role of head of legal and democratic services at the same authority, as well as the posts of director of the South Derbyshire Local Strategic Partnership, member of the board of the East Midland Freeport and chair of the council's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group.

Geldards chairman David Williams said: "The team has experienced significant success and growth in recent years and Frank's expertise and insight gained from a 40-year career at South Derbyshire District Council will be invaluable in maintaining that success and reputation as public sector specialists."