Prettys Solicitors in Ipswich has shown it is determined to invest in the future – by creating a new business development and marketing director role. Dave Richardson took on the new position just after the new year and is excited to be part of the company’s push to expand. “It’s a credit to the partnership…
Bury St Edmunds-based Burnett Barker Solicitors is marking another successful year as it celebrates four new appointments inside of three months. The new appointments are in direct response to the heightened demand for its Residential Conveyancing and Wills & Probate legal services. Daryl Griffiths, Chief Executive of Burnett Barker Solicitors, commented: “The past couple of…
An Ipswich law firm has increased its provision of free legal advice to those in need after teaming up with Suffolk Law Centre. Prettys Solicitors has been supporting the organisation, which provides free legal assistance to those in need, for a number of years by offering regular volunteer-run clinics. But the team, which donate their…
A surge in unemployment in the wake of COVID-19 has resulted in the highest level of single employment tribunal claims since 2013/14. Quarterly Ministry of Justice figures covering July to September 2020 show single claim receipts rose by 13% nationally (to 11,000) compared to the same quarter of 2019. Multiple claim receipts rose by 24%…
With everything that has happened in 2020 and the resulting significant changes to our every day lives, the focus on our mental health and wellbeing is now perhaps more important than it has ever been, and the legal profession has not gone unaffected. Figures established from a recent survey carried out by The Junior Lawyers Division of The Law…
Ellisons Solicitors announces the retirement of Equity Partner, Nicky Coates. Nicky will be retiring at the end of this year after an incredible 31-year service at the firm. Nicky joined Ellisons in 1989 in the family department and became a Partner in 1996. During her time at the firm, Nicky has led the family department…
With the average house sale taking around 18 weeks and the Stamp Duty Holiday only in place until 31st March, time is of the essence to take advantage of this government initiative and the opportunity it brings to save an average of £2,000.By choosing to use the Move Ready service provided by local property law…
Ellisons Solicitors has announced the appointment of Edward Gordon-Hall as Finance Director. Edward joins the team from Druces in London and will work across Ellisons’ offices in Essex and Suffolk. He will be responsible for providing optimal financial management and strategic direction to the finance function of the firm. He will also be a key member of Ellisons’ management board. Edward qualified as an…