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HCR Law promotes over sixty professionals in largest promotions round yet

The elevated individuals comprise 8 Partners, 7 Legal Directors, 10 Senior Associates, and 27 Associates, alongside 8 newly qualified solicitors who recently completed their training contracts with the firm

Ignition earns B Corp accreditation: a testament to sustainable business practices

Securing B Corp accreditation is a significant milestone, reflecting Ignition's commitment to conducting business in a socially and environmentally responsible manner

Vincents solicitors expands: a move to new Chorley office at Ackhurst Business Park

Vincents Solicitors, a prominent Lancashire law firm, has relocated its Chorley team to a new office at Ackhurst Business Park, marking a significant milestone in its journey of growth

Barrister Zaheer Ahmad suspended for professional misconduct

Following findings of professional misconduct, Barrister Zaheer Ahmad is suspended from practice for six months

All change in April – carer’s leave, flexible working and redundancy protections

On 6 April 2024, several legislative changes aimed at protecting and assisting those in the workforce with family and caring responsibilities will come into effect in the UK, including: (i) a new Carer’s Leave Act 2023; (ii) changes to the right to request flexible working; and (iii) enhanced protection against redundancy for those on maternity, adoption or shared parental leave

DLA Piper new office in Düsseldorf

DLA Piper, a leading global law firm, proudly announces the inauguration of its latest office in Düsseldorf, slated to open its doors on April 15, 2024

Freeths advises Travelodge on the launch of a new hotel in London

The 151-room hotel, located close to Stratford Station, marks Travelodge's 85th property in London

WFW Provides Pro Bono Legal Counsel on Pegasus Principles Development

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is proud to have served as the sole legal to RMI and a consortium of leading banks, including BNP Paribas, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, Societe Generale, and Standard Chartered (the "Working Group"), in the development and launch of the ground-breaking Pegasus Principles