Legal
Birketts workplace programme gives Cambridge students reasons to SMILE
UK Top 50 law firm, Birketts, offered students in Cambridge the chance to take part in a week-long work experience programme designed to widen access to the legal profession. ...
Howes Percival adds second family law Partner in Cambridge as team look to accelerate growth
Howes Percival has recruited family law Partner, Ben Twitchen into its rapidly growing Cambridge office. Ben's appointment follows the arrival of Partner Chris Allen-Jones in December, as the firm looks to significantly increase its family law practice in the city. ...
Mills & Reeve achieves SBTi approval for emissions reduction targets
Mills & Reeve are proud to announce that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved its near-term and long-term emissions reduction targets as of April 2025. This approval aligns the firm with the ambitious goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. ...
The benefits of having a Will: A loving gift for your family’s future
It’s not easy to think about the end of our journey. We all hope for long, fulfilling lives, but taking the time to plan ahead can be one of the kindest things we do, not just for ourselves, but for those we love. ...
Is your business sale ready? Advice to optimise your business value
By David Ball, Associate Director, S&W
Howes Percival confirms new Cambridge Partner among 19 firm-wide senior promotions
Leading regional law firm, Howes Percival has confirmed that Cambridge Dispute Resolution and Litigation specialist Victoria Sandell has been promoted to Partner, as part of 19 firm-wide senior promotions. ...
The need-to-know about doing business in China, best practices and practical advice
Recognising the critical need for Western businesses to navigate the complexities of China’s evolving intellectual property (IP) landscape, Ting Zhang FRSA, Founder and CEO of Crayfish.io, is partnering with the IPI Academy to deliver an essential training course: “Best Practices for Do...
S&W launches as a leader in the accountancy mid-market
The independent accountancy and advisory business ( formally separate from Evelyn Partners from 31 March 2025) has launched under a new brand – S&W – building on the firm’s heritage but with a clear signal to a new, well invested, client-focused organisation at the forefront of prov...
Launch of a new book on Business Secrets Management – Strategies to Protect, Extracts and Maximise Value
Business Secrets Management As one of several co-authors I am excited to announce the imminent launch of our new book on Business Secrets Management – Strategies to Protect, Extracts and Maximise Value.The book will be available in mid-April and will be formerly launched during the...
Cambridge law firm Stone King welcomes public benefit consultant Sandra Hamilton
Stone King is delighted to announce that Sandra Hamilton has joined the firm to support UK local authorities in developing new ways of working, bringing her extensive experience from working with public buyer’s associations, municipal governments, and community benefit networks across C...