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The family law team at HCR is celebrating promotions – James Osborne becomes a partner in the Worcester team and is joined by several others moving up the ladder – Shereen Chohan (Birmingham), Fiona Davies (Cheltenham) and Lauren Nash (Hereford) become senior associates, while James Shorrock (Cheltenham) becomes an associate. Kevin Harris James : New partner … Read more
1968 was an extraordinary year. Martin Luther King was assassinated, students rioted all over the world (especially in Paris), the Prague Spring, Robert Kennedy was assassinated, Nixon won the White House, North Korea seized the USS Pueblo and her crew, the Tet offensive in the Vietnam war, black fist salutes at the Olympics and so much … Read more
A Worcester legal firm has donated £1,000 to support the work of the Worcester Foodbank as it continues to support thousands of people and families across the city. Through its Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee, mfg Solicitors, which has offices on The Tything, has donated the four-figure sum to help ensure the much-loved Foodbank can … Read more
When I received a job offer in 1985 to work in the Lord Chancellors department and I admitted to never having heard of it, I genuinely never expected at any time in my career to be asked to be President of Derby and District Law Society. I am extremely proud to have been even considered for … Read more
A Kidderminster law firm has donated £1,000 to support the work of the town’s Foodbank as it continues to support thousands of people and families across the Wyre Forest. Birmingham Road-based mfg Solicitors has donated the four-figure sum through its Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee to support the Kidderminster Foodbank as it provides a growing … Read more
Outgoing President’s AGM Speech – 5th May 2021 The world seems a very different place from when I became President of the Derby & District Law Society on 1st May 2019. I was looking forward to a busy and successful year and could not imagine the hardships that we all would struggle with over the coming … Read more
QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright announces plans to reorganise the commercial department for its continued growth. The firm continues to grow their successful corporate and commercial department. As a result, Jeremy Redfern, Partner and Head of Commercial is transferring the role to Douglas Godwin, Partner. Douglas joined the firm in 2014. Prior to qualifying as a Solicitor in … Read more
We are delighted to announce a series of free webinars with Charnwood Accountants and Business Advisors LLP. Solicitors Accounts Rules – November 2019 Changes & What Your Accountant Is Expecting Thursday 24 June 2021 at 1pm Since the new accounts rules came into effect on 25th November 2019, solicitor practices have been querying the practicalities of … Read more
The only Awards to recognise the very best local lawyers across Worcestershire are back, with a prestigious black tie Awards dinner at Grafton Manor scheduled for September. Worcestershire lawyers set for glory as top awards return Entries for the 2021 Worcestershire Law Society (WLS) Awards are now open, with eight categories that recognise solicitors, paralegals, barristers … Read more
Every year Derby Law School works in partnership with Derby and District Law Society to host the Annual Legal Skills Triathlon. After a break last year the event returned on the 14th April 2021 on MS Teams. The Triathlon sees trainee/newly qualified solicitors from local firms partnered up with LL.B students of Derby Law School. The … Read more