Positive steps with Kelly Sawyer of Freeths Oxford
1. Excitement of starting a new job – I finished with my previous employer in March and then subsequently joined Freeths at the end of April.
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1. Excitement of starting a new job – I finished with my previous employer in March and then subsequently joined Freeths at the end of April.
1. Having left a firm after 20 years and joining Freeths during lockdown, you might think that this could pose a unique set of problems. Completely the opposite as whilst I have only very recently “physically” met my new colleagues after 3 months, the firm’s switch to online induction and the incredibly positive and warm welcome from all my new colleagues via Zoom; Teams; online drinks and quizzes, I have felt far more integrated within my new home than I ever thought was possible back at the end of March.
As part of the OpenUK Legal and Policy Committee, Andrew Katz, Moorcrofts Joint Managing Partner and Head of Technology, in association with other lawyers and law firms involved in the committee, has collaborated with the European Commission to advise on the UK section of the EU’s Open Source Software Country Intelligence Report produced by OSOR.
1. Charitable and social initiatives: Despite being physically separated, the Freeths Charity and Social Committee has been extremely active; we have kept the Freeths community spirit high through organising a variety of virtual social initiatives such as Zoom quizzes, Microsoft Teams lunches and a firm-wide monthly book club!
We opened our business in September 2018, so when lockdown started, we had only been in business for 18 months. We could never have known when we opened our doors, that we would have been facing such challenges!
Modus Accountants will be hosting an interactive session on preparing you and your business for re-launch and thriving post lockdown.
Freeths LLP has received outstanding reviews in this year’s publication of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide with five ranked individuals and fantastic regional rankings.
1. I have met, started and completed transactions with clients that I’ve never met in person.
1. We opened the office this week and although we have a capacity of 20%, it’s a great opportunity for me to get around and speak to everyone and find out how they are.
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UK businesses driving innovation and development can claim Grants through various bodies such as Innovate UK, Horizon 2020 and now the Coronavirus Future Fund.
Freeths is delighted to announce it has recruited two property lawyers into its highly regarded Oxfordshire commercial property team.
Freeths is delighted to announce it has recruited two property lawyers into its highly regarded Oxfordshire commercial property team.
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