Legal Matters Thrive strengthens national presence with new partner appointment Solicitor Tom Stenner-Evans has joined award winning Leeds-based legal practice, Thrive Law. Tom is Thrive’s first Partner appointment, and his addition is pivotal to the firm’s strategic growth plans. Before joining Thrive, Tom spent over 13 years at Michelmores LLP, a Top 100 national law firm, where he By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters On top of the game - best legal services supplier to the games industry Eaton Smith is delighted to announce that its video games team have been awarded Best Legal Services Supplier in the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2020. Eaton Smith has been providing legal services to the games industry for many years. The team, led by Chris Taylor (pictured) for commercial aspects and By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Steven Silver makes a sterling career move Property lawyer and retail specialist, Steven Silver, has joined LCF Law’s commercial property team as a partner in the firm’s Leeds office. Steven has enjoyed a successful career working at the likes of Bradford property law firm Sugden and Spencer and Radcliffes Le Brasseur in Leeds. He then By The Editor • 1 min read
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
