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Black History Month: Legal profession celebrates influential Black women lawyers

Solicitors in England and Wales will celebrate Black History Month (1 October) by embracing the ’Saluting our Sisters’ theme, which highlights the role Black women have had in shaping history, inspiring change and building communities

The Law Society intervention ensures liberal approach to dealing with concurrent problems on legal aid

The High Court has handed down its judgment in R v Lawstop, a judicial review case where the Law Society intervened

TMG and Temeraire sell ship management companies to Grindrod Shipping

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Taylor Maritime Group Limited (“TMG”) and Temeraire Holding (MI) Limited (“Temeraire”) on the c US$13.5m sale of Taylor Maritime Management Limited and Tamar Ship Management Limited to a subsidiary of Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd. (“Grindrod Shipping”). The sale is subject to certain closing conditions and closing is expected before mid-October 2023, after which the two companies will become wholly-owned subsidiaries of Grindrod Shipping.

Jeanne Kelly elected President of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce

Jeanne Kelly, one of the founding partners of Browne Jacobson’s Dublin offering was yesterday (Tuesday 26 September) announced as the new elected President of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce (BICC)

Browne Jacobson strengthens employment team with key partner hire

UK & Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has strengthened its employment team with the appointment of partner Emma Capper

Browne Jacobson advise Platform Housing on landmark deal, creating over 300 affordable and sustainable homes

Browne Jacobson’s real estate and construction lawyers have advised longstanding client Platform Housing Group (Platform) on a significant deal which will bring over 300 affordable homes to a flagship development in Nottingham

Prestigious Business Award for Pearson Solicitors

The annual awards recognise those businesses that excel in their field and contribute to the borough

Fletchers strengthens Serious Injury Team with new Partner

Fletchers Solicitors has expanded our Serious Injury team with the appointment of Siobhan Thacker as Partner