Legal Matters Law firm donates £10,000 Christmas party budget to charity Yorkshire law firm Gordons has donated its £10,000 staff Christmas party budget to nationwide foodbank charity The Trussell Trust and two local food banks in Leeds and Bradford. In recognition of the fact that many families and individuals will struggle this winter due to the impact of Covid-19, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters The ever increasing importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney We are all aware that at any point in our lives, we could be involved in an unfortunate incident that may affect our capabilities and our health, yet too few of us allow for any planning in this situation. Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place can be By The Editor • 4 min read
Legal Matters Azeem Rafiq gives evidence to YCCC investigation into racism On 13 November 2020, Azeem Rafiq made his first statement to the investigation into institutional racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC). An inquiry was initiated after Rafiq, inspired and encouraged by the Black Lives Matter movement, spoke out publicly about the racism and bullying he faced while playing for By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters York based digital transformation specialist hires law firm as it gears up for rapid growth Digital transformation specialist boxxe has appointed Yorkshire law firm Gordons to support its rapid growth plans for 2021. The York-based business, which is forecast to achieve a turnover in excess of £200m this year up from £139m in the previous period, has hired Gordons to help advise on and deliver By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Why making a lasting power of attorney is the best decision for everyone TV presenter, Kate Garraway, has talked openly to the media about the problems dealing with her husband’s bank accounts and insurance policies whilst he remains in hospital recovering from Covid-19. A nurse has also recently featured in the news after being arrested for trying to remove her elderly mother, By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Natalie Marrison named as a finalist in the Personal Injury Awards 2020 The Head of Personal Injury at Ramsdens Solicitors, Natalie Marrison, has been announced as a finalist at the Personal Injury Awards 2020, in the Claimant Lawyer of the Year Award. Natalie has been named alongside many other leading personal injury providers including; Amanda Jones at Thompsons Solicitors, David Burn at By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law firm shortlisted for Yorkshire Legal Award 2020 Acclaim Credit Management and Recovery, part of Chadwick Lawrence, are thrilled to announce they have been shortlisted for the Debt Recovery Award at this year’s Yorkshire Legal Awards. Chadwick Lawrence launched Acclaim in July 2019 and it has quickly established itself as the second largest team at the firm. By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Halifax lawyer marks 30 years Halifax lawyer Clive Masters is celebrating this month after marking thirty years’ service with Calderdale legal practice Wilkinson Woodward Solicitors. Clive joined Wilkinson Woodward’s Family Team on 5 November 1990 and has been a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives since October 1993. Born in Halifax and By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law firm adds strength to employment team Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett has boosted its multi award-winning employment team with the appointments of Glenn Jaques (pictured left) and Sabrina Rahman. Glenn joins as a partner in the Sheffield office, bringing more than 25 years of employment law experience. He has advised companies on large-scale redundancies and restructures, By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Employment lawyer launches Fair Redundancy Pledge A Yorkshire-based employment lawyer is calling on the UK’s major employers to be more open and transparent on their redundancy plans for 2020-21 and beyond. Hannah Strawbridge, founder of Halifax-based Han Law, an employment law and HR specialist, wants big companies to sign up to the Fair Redundancy Pledge. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business R3 Yorkshire chair supports Government moves to tackle late payment problems impacting SMEs The latest Government action to help ensure that more small businesses get their invoices paid on time has been welcomed by the Yorkshire chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3. Eleanor Temple is backing the launch of a consultation focusing on giving greater powers to the Office of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Two solicitors made partners t leading law firm Two solicitors, Harjit Rait and Tom Edwards, have been made partners at Yorkshire based LCF Law. Harjit joined LCF Law’s family law team in 2017 and has worked closely with its head of department, Rachel Spencer Robb, to increase the department’s presence in the Bradford area in particular. By The Editor • 1 min read
