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Leading law firm Blake Morgan has announced its commitment to The Law Society’s Women in Law Pledge. This joint initiative of The Law Society, Bar Council of England and Wales, and Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) aims to create a more equal legal sector and brings gender equality to the forefront of the conversation.
In this issue our lead article focuses on Owen Mumford who, as a global leader in the design, manufacture and advancement of medical devices, has set a target to achieve net zero by 2045 in alignment with the recommendations of the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Freeths corporate team has advised its client, Zertus UK on the acquisition of The Sun Valley Nut Company “Sun Valley” from the Hacking family, who founded the business in 1949, led by James Hacking.
Leading UK law firm Shoosmiths has strengthened its real estate division, one of the largest multi-disciplinary practices in the UK, with the appointment of specialist construction lawyer Ryan Fordham as a partner.
As the latest results published by the country’s leading housebuilders point to the rebound which followed the initial lockdown turning into a sustained demand for quality new homes nationwide, national law firm Freeths has announced further investment in its Residential Development Team.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club (Yorkshire) has been in the headlines recently following serious allegations of institutional racism. These allegations come in the wake of the findings that former Yorkshire player, Azeem Rafiq, was subjected to racial harassment and bullying during his time at the club which allegedly led him to consider taking his own life.
Leading law firm Blake Morgan is celebrating after securing 14 rankings for teams based in the Thames Valley in the 2022 edition of the Chambers and Partners Guide.
Whilst Autumn Budget 2021 announced a number of spending giveaways, it was relatively light on new tax measures. In particular, the much-feared increases to rates of capital gains tax, inheritance tax and self-employed national insurance contributions did not materialise. Also absent were new restrictions on pensions tax relief or the introduction of a wealth tax.
Blake Morgan Chair, Kath Shimmin, comments on this afternoon’s Budget announcement.
Low awareness amongst employers about the menopause is causing thousands of women each year to be absent from work and to quit their jobs, according to employment specialists at Irwin Mitchell.
Sam is an experienced business development professional, with experience in a top accountancy firm and globally listed real estate business. He now leads the business development in the Thames Valley for top 50 law firm Blake Morgan and is responsible for new business opportunities and expanding Blake Morgan’s market presence across the Thames Valley.
Following the news that staff in the UK are set to gain the right to request flexible working from the first day in a job, Philip Richardson, partner and head of employment law at Stephensons Solicitors LLP has provided the below legal comment:
Leading Corporate and Technology Law firm, Moorcrofts LLP is delighted to announce that it has been named a finalist in The Lawyer Awards 2021, in the Boutique Firm of the Year category.
Blake Morgan LLP is a UK law firm providing highly tailored legal solutions to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit and government clients. Many of our lawyers and practice groups are leaders in their field and highly ranked by the legal directories. These lawyers will work closely with you, combining their technical expertise, experience and commercialism to help you manage your risk and achieve your goals.
Moorcrofts LLP has advised the shareholders of Pythagoras Communications Holdings Limited, the holding company of Pythagoras Communications Limited a leading UK technology company and Microsoft Gold Partner which provides professional services and solutions using technology platforms including Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, SharePoint and the Power Platform to Ernst & Young LLP.