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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
Bell & Buxton announces memorial service for Mary Butler
Bell & Buxton has announced that a memorial service will be held next month to celebrate the life and career of Mary Butler, who sadly died in June this year.
Leeds Chamber of Commerce elects Shulmans partner as new president
Shulmans partner and head of planning Amanda Beresford has been elected as the new president of Leeds Chamber of Commerce. Beresford succeeds Womble Bond Dickinson partner Paula Dillon, who has
Rollits lawyer takes helm at York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
Rollits partner Andrew Digwood has been elected as the new president of the York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. Digwood, a partner in the dispute resolution team at Rollits,
New podcast series from Blacks Solicitors
Leeds law firm Blacks Solicitors has launched a new podcast series that will feature a diverse range of leading Yorkshire personalities. Hosted by Chris Allen, who won the Managing Partner
Bell & Buxton announces the passing of Mary Butler
Mary Butler, a leading light of the Sheffield legal scene, passed away on the evening of 30 June, Bell & Buxton has announced. Mary had battled cancer for the past
Shoosmiths supports Love of Leeds project
Shoosmiths is supporting a project to showcase to the world what Leeds has to offer across sport, culture and community. Love of Leeds is a photographic project, supported and launched
