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21 May 2013
Shakespeares shortlisted for local Business Award
Stratford-upon-Avon-based solicitors Shakespeares has been shortlisted for an award in the 'Professional Services' category at the Coventry Telegraph Business Awards. The local firm featured alongside ...
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16 May 2013
Shakespeares is recognised as a top UK firm for private client services
Shakespeares has been officially recognised as one of the UK’s ‘Top 25’ UK law firms for its services to private clients. The firm has made it into the UK-wide listing, which is published annually by ...
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Alzheimer's Society Fundraiser in Solihull - Saturday 7 September 2013
Join Orchestra of the Swan for a fundraising event at Solihull Bowling Club to help raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Enjoy an evening of entertainment including a drinks reception, buffet and ...
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The student disciplinary process - help or hindrance?
Friday 21 June, 10am-12.30pm - Can a well-ordered student disciplinary process really improve student retention, achievement and the quality of the learning experience? Our half-day seminar will show ...
Insight
9 May 2013
Greater cost awareness should lead to more commercial disputes settling at an early stage
Recent procedural changes requiring solicitors to submit detailed costs budgets for court approval at the first case management hearing could encourage more commercial disputes in the West Midlands to ...
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Employment law update, Stratford-upon-Avon, Tuesday 21 May
Need to keep up to date with the very latest changes in employment law and practice? Our one-hour update session is designed to provide HR professionals, senior managers and business owners with an overview ...
News
9 Apr 2013
Runners from Shakespeares get in some last minute training
With the date for this year’s Rotary Shakespeare Stratford Marathon & Half Marathon rapidly approaching, the team of runners at Shakespeares has been getting in a bit of last minute training. Backed ...
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Employment law update - Leicester - 11 June 2013
Need to keep up to date with the very latest changes in employment law and practice? This will be an interactive and informative session, designed to provide HR professionals, senior managers and business ...
News
28 Mar 2013
2013 Budget: Chancellor acts to incentivise employee shareholder status but it still won’t be enough
The Chancellor has put his tax revenue where his mouth is when it comes to voicing his support for the employee shareholder model of doing business by introducing tax relief that will make the incoming ...
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130 gather for update on employment law
The Chartered Institute for Personal Development (CIPD) attracted over 130 people to their recent employment law update held at De Montfort University this month. Sponsored by local Leicester lawyers ...
News
19 Mar 2013
New Employment Tribunal Rules will benefit all
Proposed changes to the Employment Tribunal system will help to accelerate the process and encourage less formal approaches for settling disputes, according to experts at Shakespeares. Following the Government’s ...
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Shakespeares 2013 In-house training programme
Shakespeares' 2013 'In-house training programme' kicks off this month, with the first event taking place on Wednesday 13 March 2013 in Milton Keynes. Held at the Double Tree Hotel at Stadium MK, the half-day ...
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Shakespeares Motor Claims Day 2013
Due to the overwhelming response to this event, we have had to start taking stand by bookings and also move venue. For further information please see New venue and Booking sections below. Following the ...
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Harvey Ingram Shakespeares spices up Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival
On Thursday 21 February Harvey Ingram Shakespeares hosted their staple event for business professionals in Leicester – The Curry Club. Forming part of Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival event programme, ...
Insight
13 Feb 2013
Employers should stay open-minded about office relationships, says Shakespeares
Employers are being encouraged to stay open-minded about office relationships, while making sure that workers know the ‘dos and don’ts’, says Shakespeares. With Valentine’s Day upon us, office relationships ...
Insight
7 Feb 2013
Divorce doesn’t have to tear you apart
Latest data from the Office for National Statistics estimates that 42 per cent of marriages end in divorce, lasting an average of eleven years before the marriage breaks up – coining the phrase “the eleven-year ...
News
29 Jan 2013
Shakespeares sponsors NFU conference
Packed Pershore conference hears from the two Adams More than 150 people packed a conference to hear NFU Vice President Adam Quinney and BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, talk about industry issues. The ...
News
24 Jan 2013
Ruling on religious discrimination brings call for clear workplace policies
Recent news that Nadia Eweida won her religious discrimination case against British Airways has highlighted an important area of concern for employers. Here, Paula Whelan, employment specialist at Shakespeares, ...
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Law firm Shakespeares jingle some bells at annual Christmas cocktail party
On Wednesday 5 December, Shakespeares welcomed contacts to join them at its Christmas cocktail party in Bedford, an annual tradition run by predecessor firm Borneos for over 40 years. The celebration was ...
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Shakespeares celebrate merger in Milton Keynes
On Wednesday 14 November, Shakespeares hosted a drinks reception in Milton Keynes to celebrate their recent merger with Harvey Ingram Borneos. Over 100 clients and contacts attended the event held at ...
News
21 May 2013
Orchestra of the Swan celebrates at Shakespeares
The Orchestra of the Swan held their annual Chairman's Cocktail Party at the offices of Shakespeares Solicitors on Bridgeway last Friday (17 May). Around 50 guests enjoyed music from cellists Anna Joubert ...
Insight
14 May 2013
Pre-pack proposals are a good thing
Andrew Taylor, partner and restructuring and insolvency specialist at Shakespeares discusses why pre-pack proposals are a good thing. The Government’s planned 2013 review of pre-pack administrations is ...
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Shakespeares' lawyer supports pilot project for separating parents
The largest annual conference of family law practitioners was held in Stratford-upon-Avon last weekend (12 April). Shakespeares' partner Catherine Walker from the firm's local Stratford office attended ...
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Advisors to business seminars - Leicester and Nottingham
King Richard III by Shakespeares - getting to the bones of breach of contract. The next in our series of A2B seminars takes place in Leicester on 15 May and Nottingham on 16 May 2013. There are new litigation ...
Insight
25 Mar 2013
Two-year contracts will mean greater security for local farmers
In the wake of the horsemeat scandal, longer-term supplier contracts are likely to become the norm as major retailers take a fresh look at their supply chain management and make change to working practices, ...
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Employment law update - Wednesday 17 April 2013
Need to keep up to date with the very latest changes in employment law and practice? Our one-hour update session is designed to provide HR professionals, senior managers and business owners with an overview ...
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Shakespeares hosts Mock Employment Tribunal at Birmingham Council House
On Tuesday 19 February, Shakespeares' employment team hosted over 100 guests at a Mock Employment Tribunal held at Birmingham Council House. The event, held in partnership with the Chartered Institute ...
News
7 Feb 2013
Shakespeares strengthens senior team with non-lawyer Managing Director
Shakespeares has appointed highly-experienced senior director and business leader Nick Brown as its new Managing Director. He joins from FTSE 100 Serco Group Plc to help drive the firm’s operational efficiency ...
News
24 Jan 2013
Shakespeares chief executive named as face to watch in 2013
Paul Wilson, chief executive at Shakespeares, has appeared in the Birmingham Post's shortlist of 'Faces to watch in 2013'. The coverage looks at just ten movers and shakers in the Birmingham business ...
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Shakespeares Public Sector Claims Day
Friday 23 November saw around 35 local authority insurance managers and claims professionals gather at Nottinghamshire County Hall for the Shakespeares Public Sector Claims Day. The event was hosted by ...