Social & Charity
Williamsons clinical negligence expert gains national recognition
Wayne Walker, a clinical negligence specialist at Williamsons Solicitors, has been accepted onto the Action Against Medical Accidents panel of experts
Squire Patton Boggs to deliver free legal clinic to support Yorkshire SMEs
Squire Patton Boggs and regional business groups have launched a new service to provide SMEs with free guidance on legal matters related to the UK’s exit from the EU
Clarion team raises £15,000 for St Gemma’s Hospice
Leeds law firm Clarion has beaten its fundraising target and raised £15,000 for St Gemma’s Hospice, its nominated charity for 2019/20
Bevan Brittan donates £10,000 to Maggie’s Leeds
Law firm Bevan Brittan is donating £10,000 to Yorkshire charity Maggie’s Leeds this Christmas. The donation will go towards providing vital services for the local cancer charity
DLA Piper advises the Snowdrop Project on acquisition of new Sheffield headquarters
DLA Piper has given pro bono real estate advice to human trafficking survivor charity the Snowdrop Project on the acquisition of its new headquarters at 7 Castle Street in Sheffield
Gordons donates Christmas party budget to charity
Yorkshire law firm Gordons has donated its £10,000 staff Christmas party budget to nationwide charity The Trussell Trust and two local food banks in Leeds and Bradford
Virtual Great Legal Quiz set for 25 November
The Great Legal Quiz is going virtual this year, with the Access to Justice Foundation organising the annual event to raise money for free legal advice services throughout the country
Thrive Law founder recognised as national mental health champion
Jodie Hill, managing director of Leeds-based Thrive Law, features in leading action group InsideOut’s list of senior workplace leaders championing mental ill-health issues in the workplace
Brearleys Solicitors joins Will Aid for another year
Brearleys Solicitors is aiming to raise vital funds for nine of the UK’s best loved charities, after signing up for Will Aid, the annual charity will writing campaign
BW Legal on the vital importance of making a positive impact
Brian Gibson, head of business development at BW Legal in Leeds, on giving back to the community, and building one that supports colleagues