LDP - The Legal Week

Shipley expands with employment law appointment

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:48:45 +0000

INTELLECTUAL property law firm, Shipley Solicitors, is expanding with the appointment of Nick Phillips and the launch of its Employment Law services.

Nick, formerly of Michelin Tyre plc, recently joined the Liverpool Science Park based company as a senior lawyer to focus on developing the practice's employment law offer.

In addition, he has extensive experience in Intellectual Property Law having been the legal advisor for Michelin's global brand extension business. He also spent a period working in France at Michelin's headquarters.

New finance chief at Silverbeck Rymer

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:32:21 +0000

LIVERPOOL firm Silverbeck Rymer has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Barbara Rimmer as finance director.

Ms Rimmer, who joins from Leek United Building Society, is a senior finance and commercial executive with experience in VC backed, financial services, public sector and international plc environments.

Commenting on Barbara's appointment, Jim Rymer, Chairman at Silverbeck Rymer said: "We are delighted to welcome Barbara to the firm.

Weightmans retains record number of trainees

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:15:29 +0000

Law firm Weightmans has retained a record number of trainee solicitors on completion of their training contract, appointing 13 trainees as solicitors.

In what has proved to be an already promising year for the firm, which posted 14% growth in June, ambitions remain high.

Partner and Training Principal Andrew Cox, commented: "I'm delighted that we have retained 81% of our newly qualified trainees. It is a testament not only to the quality of the training we provide but also to our strong financial performance.

Hill Dickinson grows banking capabilities with two-partner led banking team

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:40:38 +0000

HILL DICKINSON have strengthened their banking team with the appoinment of a new partner.

Elaine Charrôt has joined the national law firm as a partner in the banking team headed by Patrick Keown.

She will work across the North West from Hill Dickinson’s offices in Manchester, Liverpool and Chester.

New recruit for Bootle firm

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:45:00 +0000

JAMES Murray Solicitors has strengthened its 'no win no fee' department with the appointment of a new personal injury specialist.

Liverpool lawyer to chair national family group

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:50:00 +0000

GODFREY Freeman, a senior partner at Morecrofts, will be made the new chairman of family law association Resolution at its national conference in Brighton next week.

It is the second success of its kind for the firm so far this year, as his appointment follows that of colleague Anne Heseltine to Liverpool Law Society president.

New appointment at Bermans

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:45:00 +0000

INDEPENDENT commercial law firm Bermans has boosted its specialist asset based lending team.
Patricia Grinyer joins the company as a senior assistant solicitor after five years working in the banking division of the Liverpool office of DLA Piper.

New partners for Wirral firm

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:30:00 +0000

BIRKENHEAD-based law firm RMNJ have kicked off the new year in style with the promotion of associate solicitors Gareth Brooks and Helen Gordon to partners.

New partner at Goodmans

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:50:00 +0000

LIVERPOOL law firm Goodmans Solicitors has announced Jeanette Fletcher as its new partner.

Property expert joins Halliwells team

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:00:00 +0000

ONE of Liverpool’s best known property lawyers is to continue to build his career at Halliwells following a significant appointment for the Old Hall Street based firm.

Solicitor saddles up for new job

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:00:00 +0000

A FORMER press officer for the world famous Lowther Horse Driving Trials has joined the ranks of a leading firm of solicitors.

Qualified barrister Emma Bramley, 28, has joined Brabners Chaffe Street as an assistant solicitor in the employment team.

New faces at Law Society to drive change

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:55:00 +0000

DES Hudson, chief executive of the Law Society, has announced two key appointments to his senior management team with Mark Stobbs taking up the role of director of legal policy and Rona Chester stepping in as finance director .

New appointments at Morecrofts

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:00:00 +0000

MERSEYSIDE solicitors Morecrofts has undertaken a major recruitment drive, with nine new appointments at the Liverpool and Birkenhead offices.

EAD announces next senior partner

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 07:05:00 +0000

LAW firm EAD has announced that long standing partner Mike Sexton is to take on the role of senior partner at the beginning of the next financial year.

Key appointment for Weightmans

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:51:12 +0000

WEIGHTMANS has strengthened its position as a growing commercial force in the Liverpool market with the appointment of Ian Vicary as a partner.