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Whitlam’s Law campaign gathers momentum
A campaign called Whitlam’s Law to change the drink driving laws to cover both public and private land has gathered momentum after an MP has spoken on the matter in
Chadwick Lawrence managing partner becomes trustee for Leeds Rhinos Foundation
Chadwick Lawrence’s managing partner Neil Wilson has been named an official trustee of the Leeds Rhinos Foundation. Wilson was invited to become a trustee of the rugby club’s official charity
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors launches new brand at the Great Yorkshire Show
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors has launched its newly rebranded image at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. The firm sponsored the members’ area at the show for the third time running, giving
New Business and Property court set to shake up Yorkshire’s court services
A new court has been launched in Leeds to modernise the way business and property cases are heard. Aimed at improving services in the region, specialist civil courts covering areas
Nick Johnson QC instructed in the Katie Rough murder trial
Nick Johnson QC from Exchange Chambers in Leeds has been instructed by Howard & Byrne Solicitors to defend the 16-year-old girl charged with the murder of seven-year-old Katie Rough. He
Bailoran Solicitors celebrates its 4th birthday as rain holds off
Niche practice Bailoran Solicitors has celebrated four years in operation with a barbecue party. The firm, which specialises in insolvency, dispute resolution and debt recovery, had a party on 16
Book review: Eccentrics, conspiracy theories and tribal kings
In the opening lines of the introduction to his book, Tales From An Environmental And Tribal Lawyer, Jerry Pearlman writes the following: “In telling these stories I have sometimes, probably
Law firms must update partner structure, says new survey from Bygott Biggs
Legal professionals are increasingly becoming disillusioned with the traditional model of partnership in a law firm, according to a new survey from Bygott Biggs, the specialist legal recruitment consultancy. After
Walker Morris advises on acquisition of Nottingham Forest
Walker Morris has advised Evangelos Marinakis and Sokratis Kominakis on their acquisition of Nottingham Forest. The acquisition, made through NF Football Investments, owned by Marinakis and Kominakis, is the second
Former solicitor and Park Square barrister to deliver stress management workshop at Leeds Beckett University
A former solicitor who lectures at Leeds Law School at Leeds Beckett University, is running a one-day course next month to help professionals deal with occupational stress. Paul Jackson, who
