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Switalskis specialist travels to Ghana to advise on childcare system
The Ghanaian government has enlisted the support of Yorkshire childcare law specialist Ranjit Uppal of Switalskis Solicitors to provide advice on developing the country’s childcare system. Uppal, director and solicitor
Wake Smith chairman Nick Lambert retires
Nick Lambert, chairman of Wake Smith Solicitors, has announced his retirement after nearly four decades in the law. Lambert, a commercial litigation solicitor, has been with the Sheffield law firm
Gordons to host women in law event
Gordons is holding a free ticketed evening event to celebrate women’s contribution to the profession, with former Law Society of England and Wales president Christina Blacklaws set to speak. The
Squire Patton Boggs supports Leeds Rhinos’ Amy Johnson
Squire Patton Boggs is supporting Leeds Rhinos Rugby League player Amy Johnson, as she takes part in the national team’s historic tour of Papua New Guinea. As part of the
Thrive Law positive following trial four-day working week
Leeds-based employment and HR firm Thrive Law has successfully trialled a four-day working week and is looking to bring this in as a permanent option for employees in 2020. Following
Slater and Gordon closes Leeds office
Slater and Gordon has closed its Leeds office. The law firm said in a statement that new technology and processes led to the closure. A statement from Slater and Gordon
Hethertons solicitor takes first step on the judicial ladder with recorder appointment
York-based Hethertons Solicitors head of employment David Scott been appointed as a recorder in the North Eastern Circuit. As a recorder, Scott will start in the Family Division, drawing upon
James Legal adopts workplace wellbeing tool
Hull and Beverley-based James Legal has adopted a workplace wellbeing programme that will monitor the mental health of participating employees. The law firm has signed up to Moodbeam, whose wristband
Pinsent Masons to spark diverse decision-making
Pinsent Masons has launched a ‘spark board’ to bring new perspectives to strategic decision-making at the law firm, with Leeds-based responsible business executive Sania Khan appointed as a member. The
Parklane Plowden barristers appointed to North Eastern Circuit
Parklane Plowden Chambers barristers Sara Anning and Dominic Bayne have been appointed as judges (Recorder Family) on the North Eastern Circuit. Their appointments take effect on 16 September. Anning and
