An Ipswich law firm put sixth form students’ artwork on display to raise £18,000 for a special educational needs learning centre. The ‘Painting for Change’ initiative, created by Ellisons Solicitors, invited more than 60 art students at One Sixth Form College in Ipswich to produce work on the theme of ‘Connections’, with each chosen piece being allocated…
A partner at an Ipswich law firm raises money for charity by dusting off his tandem bike for a week and offering colleagues a unique commute. Ian Seeley, Construction Partner at Ellisons Solicitors, celebrated National Bike Week (10th – 16th June) by pedalling to a different colleague’s home each morning, cycling to the office before…
Ipswich-based probate research firm Anglia Research has been shortlisted for a national award at the prestigious National Paralegal Awards (NPA) 2022. The firm, based in Museum Street in the town, is one of three finalists for the category of Probate Research Firm of the Year. With nearly half of its employees holding a Paralegal Practising…
Members of Ashtons Legal’s Corporate and Commercial team have recently advised and assisted three clients on the sale of their businesses. Senior Associate Mark Watson led a team who worked with marine engineering specialist AR Peachment Limited in the sale of the company to a member of the Alliance Marine Group, a French recreational boating…
Ashtons Legal announces the appointment of six new Senior Associates and 11 new Associates from within the firm. Promoted to Senior Associate level are Fabienne Atkin, Joanna Baker, Louisa Bradberry, Joanna Cotgrove, Roger Loomes and Emma Starr. Fabienne works in Ashtons’ French property team in Leeds, Joanna Baker in the dispute resolution department in…
Ellisons Solicitors continues to strengthen its Wills, Trusts and Probate team in Suffolk with the appointment of three leading lawyers. Nicola Weldon joined the firm in September 2021 and was appointed the head of the department. She relocated to the firm’s Ipswich office at Arcade Street in April. Nicola has more than 18 years of…
Ashtons Legal is delighted to announce the promotions of five staff to partners, from a range of disciplines within the firm. Janette Wand, Louise Cardwell, Tom Ranson, Annabel Mayer and Charlotte Vallins have all been with Ashtons for a number of years and are leading disciplines, teams and individuals. Louise Cardwell and Janette Wand are…
Prettys has advised on the recent sale of Suffolk-based educational publishing company, John Catt Educational Limited and its trading subsidiary, John Catt Publications LLC (US), to Hachette UK Limited. Senior Associate, Dan Billson, was lead adviser on the transaction and was supported by Zoe Zhang (Corporate and Real Estate), Siân Llewelyn (Employment) and Rebecca Cleal…