Appointment of General Counsel

The Arora Group (“Arora” or the “Group”) announces the appointment of James Helliwell as General Counsel, effective as of 25 June 2018.

Mr Helliwell joins Arora from Tate & Lyle Sugars (part of the ASR Group), where he was a Senior member of the Legal team, with responsibility for legal matters across the European business. Prior to Tate & Lyle Sugars, he worked in the City, primarily in Finance and Restructuring roles, including at Salans LLP, now part of Dentons LLP.

The appointment comes at an important time for the Group, as it continues to enhance its portfolio of flagship hotels and assets across the UK, as well as progressing with its proposals for delivering the approved expansion of Heathrow Airport via a more efficient approach, introducing competition, to benefit both passengers and airlines at the airport.  

Commenting on the appointment, Surinder Arora, Founder and Chairman of the Arora Group said:

“I am delighted to welcome James to the Arora Group. His wealth of legal, financial and commercial expertise will be an excellent asset in his role as General Counsel and we are pleased to have James on board at this particularly busy and exciting time at the Group.”

Commenting on the appointment, James Helliwell, said:

“I am proud to be taking on the role of General Counsel at the Arora Group. The Group is on an exciting journey and has an impressive reputation and track record for delivering the very best in its operations. I look forward to working with the team here to contribute to its further success.”

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About Arora Group

The Arora Group is a privately owned property group, which develops, owns, and manages a diverse portfolio of assets, with a strategic focus on the UK’s business hubs and airport locations. Since its foundations in 1999, the Group has demonstrated meticulous project and asset management, today partnering with some of the world’s most recognised brands, to deliver consistently high standards and sustainable growth across its property, hotel and construction divisions.

For more information on the Arora Group please visit www.thearoragroup.com @Arora_Group

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