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Daredevil lawyers take to the skies
Posted by Vicky Anderson on June 24, 2008 7:48 PM
A TEAM of daredevil Liverpool lawyers took to the skies for a charity skydive.
The eight-strong group from Brabners Chaffe Street jumped from 10,000ft above the Cheshire
Plain to raise more than £1,000 for the New Children’s Hospital Appeal, the firm’s chosen charity for 2008.
Kimberley Strickland, one of the first to jump, said: “It was a truly exhilarating experience and we were very lucky with the weather. The views were fantastic.
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Hero Liverpool barrister named Merseyside woman of the year
Posted by Vicky Anderson on June 22, 2008 10:45 PM
A BARRISTER who talked a 15-year-old girl down off a motorway bridge has been named Merseyside Woman of the Year 2008.
Sue Sherman, a children’s care procedures specialist, spent 20 minutes with the teenager on the M60 before suggesting they should go back to her car to warm up.
The girl hugged her and allowed Sue, who had been driving home from a training conference in Bolton, to lead her away from danger, much to the relief of the police officers at the scene.
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Five promoted at Liverpool law firm
Posted by David Higgerson on June 20, 2008 6:17 AM
Five lawyers at Liverpool-based Quinn Barrow and Quinn Melville have been promoted to partners.
Paul Thomas, who specialises in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, and family law expert Jenny Walsh, join the partnership team at Quinn Barrow.
Ian Till, Clare Fletcher and Lionel Greig, who all specialise in criminal work, have received partnership at sister firm Quinn Melville.
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Liverpool lawyer takes centre stage at culture event
Posted by David Higgerson on June 19, 2008 9:15 PM
A LIVERPOOL lawyer is set to take centre stage in one of the highlights of the city’s Capital of Culture programme.
Elspeth Christie, a solicitor at DLA Piper, will join the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir in three performances of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem.
She will travel with the choir to Cologne’s Altenberg Abbey for the performances.
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Liverpool barrister hailed a hero after M-way drama
Posted by David Higgerson on March 13, 2008 1:57 AM
A BARRISTER from Liverpool has been credited with saving a girl’s life after intervening in a suicide attempt from a motorway bridge.
Sue Sherman, a barrister at Chavasse Court Chambers, could not drive past when she saw a 15-year-old straddling a motorway bridge on the M60.
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Gold disc for city firm
Posted by Vicky Anderson on February 13, 2008 7:00 AM
LIVERPOOL law firm Gregory Abrams Davidson have added a gold disc to their list of accolades.
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Liverpool man studies law to defend pet dog in court
Posted by David Higgerson on February 11, 2008 12:48 AM
A LIVERPOOL taxi-firm boss has told how he turned legal eagle to clear his dog’s name in a marathon court battle.
William Kelly defended pet Alsatian Max after the dog bit a man in May 2005, and the case went all the way to London’s High Court.
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Halliwells holds January networking event
Posted by Vicky Anderson on January 10, 2008 11:24 PM
More than 200 people attended Halliwells' 'Jump into January' networking and drinks event at the Liverpool Town hall late afternoon on Thursday 3 January.
The networking event was arranged to welcome the local business community into the New Year. The champagne was flowing and the room was full of optimism for 2008
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Trainee solicitor set to star on The Antiques Roadshow
Posted by Vicky Anderson on January 10, 2008 1:45 AM
PAINTINGS recollecting Liverpool’s bohemian heyday will be featured on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow this weekend.
When the show came to St George’s Hall in November, trainee solicitor Claire Currie thought it time to find out a bit more about a collection of works with intriguing family ties.
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Top honour for Napthens man
Posted by David Higgerson on December 10, 2007 8:54 AM
ANDREW Clare, head of the corporate department at Lancashire-based Napthens Solicitors, has been named the Intermediary of the Year by the North West Society of Chartered Accountants.
Mr Clare picked up the award at the event, held at Ribby Hall Village, near Preston. He was among a group of 12 top businesses and individuals to pick up the accountancy and business awards.
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Party time for DWF
Posted by David Higgerson on December 5, 2007 6:04 AM
DWF hosted its annual client dinner recently at St George's Hall in Liverpool.
This year DWF was joined by over 400 guests to celebrate the firm's 30th anniversary in the city where it was founded back in 1977.
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City barrister 'star of the regions'
Posted by Vicky Anderson on November 28, 2007 6:55 AM
MARTINE Snowdon, a barrister at Exchange Chambers in Liverpool, has been named as a "future star of the regions" by The Times newspaper.
Martine was one of only two barristers profiled in the feature which details "the UK's bright young lawyers".
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EAD announces next senior partner
Posted by Vicky Anderson on November 23, 2007 7:05 AM
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.
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Key appointment for Weightmans
Posted by Vicky Anderson on November 14, 2007 6:51 AM
WEIGHTMANS has strengthened its position as a growing commercial force in the Liverpool market with the appointment of Ian Vicary as a partner.
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Chester law firm boss 'arrested' for dance crime
Posted by Vicky Anderson on November 6, 2007 9:02 AM
A CHESTER law firm found an unusual method of raising money for charity – by arresting their boss.
Colleagues at Oliver & Co performed the stunt to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.
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The long and winding road from Southport to Poland
Posted by Vicky Anderson on October 23, 2007 8:17 AM
WHEN Southport solicitor Rob Fletcher was invited to a family wedding in Poland, he could have flown over in just hours, by boarding a budget airline flight.
Instead, he decided to raise thousands of pounds by making his way there by bicycle. Riding 100 miles a day without support, and finding accommodation along the way, Mr Fletcher, 54, senior partner at motorcycle injury specialist firm Fletchers Solicitors, arrived in Jelina Gora, Poland, having clocked up 735 miles across Europe in just a week. He was in plenty of time to attend the wedding of his nephew Geoff to fiancèe Asha.
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Lawyer raises thousands with charity cycle ride
Posted by Vicky Anderson on October 19, 2007 7:02 AM
A LIVERPOOL lawyer who braved torrential rain to make a 350-mile cycle ride to London has raised over £2,600 for charity.
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DLA Piper hold Tate party
Posted by David Higgerson on October 19, 2007 5:29 AM
THE Liverpool office of DLA Piper celebrated its sponsorship of one of the cornerstone exhibitions of the city’s Capital of Culture year with an exclusive launch party at the Tate at the weekend.
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New faces at Chester solicitors
Posted by Vicky Anderson on October 10, 2007 7:05 AM
WALKER Smith Way has taken on four trainee solicitors at its Chester office.
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Boost for environmental team
Posted by Vicky Anderson on October 9, 2007 6:50 AM
BRABNERS Chaffe Street is increasing its profile as a leading environmental law specialist in the North West following associate Simon Colvin’s inclusion in the Legal 500.
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New appointments at Morecrofts
Posted by Vicky Anderson on October 9, 2007 6:45 AM
MERSEYSIDE solicitors Morecrofts celebrated another boost to their growing firm with the appointment of solicitor Andrew Perrigo and legal clerk Craig Gilfoyle to the Birkenhead branch.
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Solicitor trains for gruelling Marathon de Sables
Posted by Deborah James on October 9, 2007 6:02 AM
A WIRRAL solicitor is taking on some of the toughest races in the world as part of an 18-month fundraiser for people whose lives are affected by asbestos-related disease.
Joe Skinner, a senior partner at JM Skinner & Co, specialises in compensation claims for asbestos victims and is undertaking the challenge with the support of the British Lung Foundation to raise awareness – and thousands of pounds.
Mr Skinner completed the Great North Run last weekend and
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Asbestos victims to benefit from solicitor's marathons
Posted by Vicky Anderson on October 3, 2007 2:18 PM
A MERSEYSIDE solicitor is embarking on a round-the-world series of marathons to raise money for asbestos victims.
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Hill Dickinson finance director heads fund-raising drive
Posted by Vicky Anderson on October 2, 2007 8:26 AM
HILL Dickinson’s Liverpool-based director of finance, Colin Wardale, is heading a fundraising programme which has so far raised £7,500 for those involved in the Peruvian earthquake in August.
The firm’s fundraising began earlier this month when Mr Wardale performed a sponsored sky dive, followed by a dress down day and a “private lottery” initiative across the firm’s offices. Further donations have also been received from a number of clients and contacts.
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New appointment at Scott Rees & Co
Posted by Vicky Anderson on September 28, 2007 6:50 AM
SCOTT Rees & Co Solicitors is delighted to announce the promotion of 28-year-old solicitor Karla Kingston.
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New head of property department at Lees Lloyd Whitley
Posted by Vicky Anderson on September 27, 2007 6:46 AM
MERSEYSIDE law firm Lees Lloyd Whitley has strengthened its property division with the promotion of long-time employee associate Angela Hesketh to the role of head of the property department.
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Howzat! Scott Rees and Co sign sponsorship deal
Posted by Vicky Anderson on September 25, 2007 7:32 AM
PERSONAL injury and conveyancing specialists Scott Rees and Co Solicitors has been unveiled as the new official sponsor of Skelmersdale Cricket Club
In addition, the club’s ground, Firswood Park, in Blaguegate Lane, is to be renamed Scott Rees Park.
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Barnetts on cue to raise cash for charity
Posted by Vicky Anderson on September 25, 2007 5:24 AM
EMPLOYEES at Barnetts Solicitors raised £400 for the Orchid Cancer Appeal after holding a pool competition at the Cue Bar in Southport.
16 members of staff from the firm took part raising sponsorship money from family and friends to wear a pair of boxer shorts instead of their trousers, which were supplied by the Orchid Cancer Appeal, throughout the tournament.
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Party time at Gregory Abrams LLP
Posted by David Higgerson on September 20, 2007 3:54 PM
Carolyn Hughes, the Liverpool Daily Post's social diary columnist, covered the summer party of Gregory Abrams Davidson LLP recently in her blog. Here's the entry - and the pictures:
Gregory Abrams Davidson LLP has a reputation as a leading Liverpool law firm. They consider their staff to be the very best in the region. They also have a reputation for holding fantastic staff parties and their recent summer party was not exception.
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OPINION: Laurence Pritchard on supermarket regulations
Posted by Vicky Anderson on September 18, 2007 11:41 AM
REPORTS that Tesco and Asda have been demanding fees from suppliers to keep their products on the shelves have rekindled the controversy over the behaviour of the major supermarkets.
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