Much-trumpeted arrival

Helen brings skills that are much in demand at present and likely to be even more so in the future, says Alan Jones, head of DLAs human resources team in Birmingham.

Is DLA about to start a brass band, we wondered? Sadly, this shot of recently recruited pensions specialist Helen Miles is just an attempt for some more publicity for her appointment from rivals Eversheds.

Ms Miles is rather defensive about her work though, as if being a euphonium-playing pensions lawyer at DLA was not more than enough for one person: It may not seem the most exciting part of the law in which to specialise, she says, but...

pension lawyers are very much in demand.

Equally telling is the firm saying that Ms Miles is now looking for a brass band to join when her new job allows.

Sounds as if she had best not hold her breath now her instrument has played its PR note..