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Law Society crowns 2015 award winners
Economic Development
More than 130 guests attended this year’s Worcestershire Law Society President’s Awards.
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Tributes as leading Birmingham lawyer Gemma Curtis dies suddenly aged 37
Economic Development
Award-winning lawyer described as an “adoring mummy” by her devastated family
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Mushtaq Khan appointed as 120th president of Birmingham Law Society
Professional Services
Mushtaq Khan takes over the role from Eileen Schofield, who stepped down at the Society’s Annual General Meeting on April 28.
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Harrison Clark Rickerbys awarded Lexcel status
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Lexcel-accredited practices undergo independent assessments every year to ensure they meet required standards of excellence in areas such as client care, case management and risk management
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Kerwoods Solicitors welcomes three new recruits
Professional Services
It has recruited Veronica Du’Quesnay as head of residential conveyancing, Charlotte Kelly as an associate handling probate, trusts, wills and elderly client affairs and Carly Robinson as a legal assistant
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Eversheds claims honours in Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards
Economic Development
The Colmore Row firm, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, was crowned Law Firm of the Year at the annual event at the International Convention Centre
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Bernard Shepherd to become president of West Midland Association of Law Societies for second time
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Mr Shepherd, a consultant at Black Country law firm Clark Brookes Turner Cary, is to become president of the West Midland Association of Law Societies for the next two years
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Brian Moore announced as speaker for Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards
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The England hooker, who made 64 test appearances for his country during his eight-year playing career, will join more than 500 guests at the event on March 19 at the International Convention Centre
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Upmarket bar-restaurant The Botanist to open in Birmingham
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The high-end chain has become the latest of a series of bars and restaurants to set up in Birmingham's business district
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Thomas Horton appoints new head of matrimonial services
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Mr Outhwaite, who is from Solihull, brings extensive experience to the role and is keen to further expand the firm’s family and childcare divisions.
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Cheltenham House welcomes new tenants following £1.2m refurb
Commercial Property
Colmore Business District building sees influx of new occupiers under new owners after 2013 acquisition
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Bernard Shepherd joins Clark Brookes Turner Cary
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Mr Shepherd was law society president from 2009 to 2010 and also the president of  the West Midland Association of Law Societies from 2010 to 2012
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Shoosmiths' partner triumphs at British Legal Awards
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Mr Jackson, head of the technology, media & commercial practice at Shoosmiths, received the award following feedback from clients
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Last call for Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards
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Today is the final day for award entries, with the event taking place at Birmingham’s ICC on March 19 2015
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New partner joins Irwin Mitchell
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Mr Faber joins Irwin Mitchell’s Birmingham office’s wills, trusts and estates disputes team led by Paula Myers who joined the firm earlier in 2014
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ABS move sees non-lawyer appointed as partner at Meridian Private Client
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Chartered tax adviser Jon Croxford, who joined Meridian in June as a director, is a specialist in personal tax planning
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Liberty director Shami Chakrabarti to speak at Birmingham Law Society event
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A qualified barrister, Ms Chakrabarti was a panel member for the Leveson Inquiry, the judicial inquiry into the culture, practice and ethics of the Ƶ press, which focused on the phone hacking scandal
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Browne Jacobson helps spearhead law apprenticeships
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Specialists at the firm have been working with the Department for Business and Department of Education on the Trailblazers Apprenticeship in Law initiative
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Wilkes Partnership strengthens planning team
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Aantaa-Collier has extensive legal experience in planning and law and litigation after working for Stratford-on-Avon District Council, The Law Society and in private practice
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Trio of hires boosts Davies and Partners Solicitors' Birmingham team
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Claire-Elaine Arthurs is one of those joining the firm to head up its dedicated property litigation unit
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Sydney Mitchell partner shortlisted for national awards
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Law Society names Dean Parnell in shortlist for 2014 'Excellence Awards'
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Birmingham Law Society forges Irish links
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Eileen Schofield, who became BLS president in May, was a special guest at the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association’s annual dinner
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Barrister vows to fight against homophobia in football
Economic Development
Tariq Sadiq, a practising barrister for 20 years at St Philips Chambers, will lead the FA's anti-discrimination panel, created in the wake of the high-profile racism cases involving the likes of Luis Suarez and John Terry
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Birmingham barrister appointed chair of FA anti-discrimination panel
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Tariq Sadiq, a practising barrister for 20 years at St Philips Chambers, will lead the FA’s anti-discrimination panel, created in the wake of the high profile claims of racism.
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