Legal Matters Legal firm launches initiative to support lockdown start-ups Harrogate-based law firm, Consilia Legal has announced a new initiative providing business protection advice to Yorkshire-based businesses launched during lockdown with plans to upscale. The specialist Employment Law team at the boutique firm will be offering legal advice on the vital areas of employment law in a bid to support By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Homebuyers armed with advice are undeterred by cladding concerns Despite concerns surrounding cladding on apartment buildings, demand still exists for homes in affected developments, which has been bolstered by new government guidelines recently being announced. However, a leading residential conveyancing lawyer says buyers and sellers must be vigilant, and check the building has the right paperwork is in place By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters The University of Law and Newcastle University announce exclusive partnership The University of Law (ULaw) has announced an exclusive partnership with Newcastle University to deliver specialised postgraduate legal training courses at the leading Russell Group institution's Law School. From September 2021, ULaw's Legal Practice Course (LPC) will be available as a full-time and part-time study option By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Irwin Mitchell national head appointed chair of STEP steering committee The national head of Tax, Trust, Estates and Disputes at leading national law firm has been appointed as chair to the leading specialist will disputes committee in the UK. Partner Paula Myers has been voted in as chair of the Contentious Trusts and Estates SIG Steering Committee for the Society By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Consilia Legal launches local initiative to support lockdown start-ups Harrogate-based law firm, Consilia Legal has announced a new initiative providing business protection advice to Yorkshire-based businesses launched during lockdown with plans to upscale. The specialist Employment Law team at the boutique firm will be offering legal advice on the vital areas of employment law in a bid to support By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Wetherby businessman speaks out after winning compensation A successful Wetherby businessman has spoken after winning a five figure sum in compensation from a council for the childhood abuse he experienced while in its care. Richie Barlow (38) managing director of award-winning pet care and well-being specialist The Dog Walker, was placed in a council home by his By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters New employment specialist strengthens corporate team at Ison Harrison Yorkshire law firm Ison Harrison has appointed a new senior solicitor to its corporate law division. Corporate employment expert Ben Palmer will be based at Ison Harrison’s Leeds City Centre office. He joins the expanding regional team having previously been head of the employment division at Oakwood Solicitors. Ben By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Senior matrimonial finance barrister joins Leeds Parklane Plowden Chambers Parklane Plowden Chambers (PLP) has announced that nationally renowned matrimonial finance barrister, Francesca Fothergill, has joined the set. Francesca, who was called to the Bar in 1994, joins the Leeds and Newcastle-based chambers from St Philips Chambers, where she was joint head of the family finance team. She practices across By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Specialist Yorkshire legal practice celebrates third Birthday with positive growth Leeds-based employment law specialist practice Thrive Law – headed up by solicitor and leading mental health campaigner Jodie Hill – is celebrating its third birthday, hot on the heels of experiencing a surge in enquiries as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and following Jodie’s active media presence as the go By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Law firm gets a move on for its latest challenge A Yorkshire law firm is warming up ahead of its latest challenge that aims to get all of its 15 branches and over 100 employees on the move. Leeds-based law firm Ison Harrison has launched the Yorkshire Law Firm Challenge which encourages staff from its Yorkshire branches to clock up By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Trust in cricket is being seriously undermined warns Azeem Rafiq’s lawyer Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) risks “legitimising racism” if the heavily delayed investigation into its toxic culture is not published by the start of April, Azeem Rafiq’s lawyer has claimed. In August, Mr Rafiq, a former England under-19 captain who played for YCCC in 2008-18, revealed the racism he By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Lupton Fawcett expands intellectual property and commercial team Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett is expanding its intellectual property and commercial team with the appointment of Lauren Waterman. After graduating from the University of York, Lauren qualified as a solicitor in September 2020. She is experienced in all aspects of intellectual property, including trade mark, copyright and design rights, By The Editor • 1 min read
