Legal Matters Law firm secures victory for disabled man against gym A disabled man from Harrogate has won a landmark settlement against one of the UK’s largest gym chains after he was allegedly discriminated against when trying to renew his membership at his local health and fitness centre. In the settlement, secured by Yorkshire law firm Truth Legal, against Nuffield By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Levi Solicitors expands into employment As part of its continued growth and success, Levi Solicitors is delighted to be able to offer its clients specialist employment law advice – and will be adding more specialisms to the team in the coming months across various roles. Leading HR expert and employment lawyer, Natalie Saunders, is heading up By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law firm Gordons appoints two new solicitors Law firm Gordons has appointed two newly qualified solicitors after they completed their training with the firm. Alexandra Dixon has taken up a position within Gordons’ property litigation service while Chloe Higgs has joined the firm’s employment law practice. After graduating from the University of Hull with a degree By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence announces 6 New Year promotions Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has promoted 6 employees. They are recognised for their hard work and dedication in a list of New Year promotions. Zoe Allen (Leeds), Andrew Dickinson (Leeds), Kirstin MacDonald (Morley) and Matt Perry (Leeds) are promoted to Associate. Ruth Nippers (Leeds) and Leanne Franks (Leeds) are By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters New legal specialist for Yorkshire’s music talent Blacks Solicitors is paving the way for music talent in the north of England with the appointment of a partner to head up the new music law arm of the Firm. Pete Bott, who trained at Blacks Solicitors and then worked at boutique music firm Sound Advice (Legal) LLP in By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence appoints new partner Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has appointed new Partner Kaye Willis (pictured centre). Kaye returns to the firm after six-and-a-half years away, and joins as a Partner in the Litigation, Resolution and Recovery team, based in Leeds. Having worked in litigation for more than 10 years, providing practical and commercial By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Yorkshire solicitor launches ground breaking international legal service Rachel Roche, the award winning Yorkshire solicitor, jointly chaired a panel at the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Global Conference in London after launching her ground breaking service to solve probate problems for American clients with UK assets which has attracted Government funding. Each year the NYSBA’s International By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Ramsdens strengthens dispute resolution team with new appointments Ramsdens have boosted their specialist Dispute Resolution team, with the appointment of Legal 500 recommended Solicitor and Partner, Dean Hill. Joining the firm’s Leeds office, Dean brings more than 20 years’ experience to the firm's highly regarded department, as the firm continues to expand into Dispute Management. By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law firm celebrates double graduation Law firm Gordons is celebrating the latest two graduates of its pioneering law apprenticeship. Eleanor Tordoff and Lauren Wurzal have both qualified as chartered legal executives within the firm’s property litigation and corporate specialisms respectively. Launched in September 2011, Gordons was the first in the legal sector to offer By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Retail specialist law firm hired by Wholefoods Market Retail specialist law firm Gordons has been appointed by Whole Foods Market, the US-headquartered supermarket chain which specialises in organic and natural products. The firm was initially engaged to advise on the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) and is now providing a range of legal services for Whole Foods By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Mock employment tribunal – what’s your verdict? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to witness an employment tribunal? Or play the part of a juror? Chadwick Lawrence is giving the public the chance to get an insight into everything an Employment Tribunal involves as it hosts a Mock Employment Tribunal. It will take the By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Trio of recruits for Ramsdens conveyancing practice Yorkshire-based law firm, Ramsdens Solicitors has recently appointed three new members of staff, strengthening its residential property practice and further developing their work in the niche area of Leasehold Enfranchisement. The law firm, which has offices across West and North Yorkshire, has welcomed partner, Katrina Allen and solicitors, Elizabeth Kirk By The Editor • 1 min read
