Hewitsons LLP contributes to The Gambling Commission consultation on society lottery reforms
Whilst the terms “gambling” and “lottery” may make many feel uneasy as they picture groups of men in casinos with stacks of coins surrounding them, the reality could not be any more different.
Building projects and coronavirus
Hewitsons is founder member of an international group of law firms, LawExchange International and discussions with members of the Construction Law teams of those firms have resulted in a number of thoughts about what needs to be considered in regard to how the coronavirus (COVID-19) could impact the construction industry.
The March 2020 Budget through an agricultural lens
On 11th March the Chancellor carried the famous red briefcase from 11 Downing Street to the Houses of Parliament and delivered the UK’s first budget since October 2018. The budget contains a number of notable items from an agricultural perspective.
Hewitsons’ HR Clubs invite new members
Law firm Hewitsons is inviting new members to join its free HR Clubs which provide HR professionals with a chance to network and keep abreast of current developments in personnel practice and employment law.
The team gets stronger at city law firm
Absolute client focus continues to be the main driver at city law firm Hewitsons, with a number of staff appointments having been made throughout the business, further strengthening its legal team.
Will the majority Tory government bring change to the region’s development plans?
Changes to the existing proposals for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc are on the horizon with the election of a majority Conservative government, according to local law firm Hewitsons.
Hewitsons real estate litigation team expands
Law firm Hewitsons has appointed two solicitors to its highly-respected real estate litigation team across its Cambridge and Northampton offices.
Mediator of the Year speaks at college’s first reception
William Wood QC, chairman of the Civil Justice Council’s working group on alternative dispute resolution (ADR), voted Mediator of the Year in 2018, has addressed guests of the Cambridge-based Hewitsons College of Dispute Resolution & Litigation lawyers.
New trainees show Hewitsons ‘trains to retain’
Seven of the next generation of solicitors have started their two-year traineeship at Hewitsons - the legal practice with offices in Cambridge, London, Northampton and Milton Keynes, which places absolute focus on its clients.
Charities and risk – good preparation is crucial in responding to safeguarding and harassment cases
Charities face continual risks in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and the prevention of harassment of staff and volunteers. What’s the best approach to such challenging issues?
BREXIT – A matter of confidence… or not, as the case may be
As 31 October 2019 accelerates toward us, the media is full of frenzied speculation about the existence of a constitutional mechanism that could impede the UK’s path out of the EU. And what of a General Election?
Defamation: A serious consideration of “serious harm”
The Supreme Court hands down a seriously remarkable ruling whilst considering for the first time the meaning of section 1 of the Defamation Act 2013. Mohammed Husnain Ali of Hewitsons discusses the issues.
Hewitsons further strengthens its corporate practice with Partner appointment
Law firm Hewitsons is pleased to have strengthened its highly respected corporate team with the recent appointment of Partner Nick Fothergill who will be based at its expanding London office.
Hewitsons in conversation with Silverstone Technology Cluster to promote regional investment
Hewitsons disputes and litigation Head, Dominic Hopkins, has been interviewed by Longhurst CEO and Silverstone Technology Cluster member Chris Broome for a podcast series as part of a programme that promotes the Cluster and regional investment.
Hewitsons strengthens its construction practice with Partner appointment
Law firm Hewitsons is pleased to have recently expanded its construction team with the appointment of Partner Simon Wain.
Law firm staff complete Tour de Hewitsons charity bike ride
Partners, solicitors and other colleagues from Hewitsons cycled 125 miles over two days to raise money for a good cause, in the law firm’s third annual ‘Tour de Hewitsons’.
Senior Associate joins Hewitsons’ Residential Property team
Law firm Hewitsons has further strengthened its Residential Property team with the appointment of Senior Associate Simon Cooper.
Law firm staff saddle up for Tour de Hewitsons
Staff at law firm Hewitsons are gearing up for a two-day, 125-mile charity bike ride – the third annual Tour de Hewitsons.
LawExchange International marks 25 years
LawExchange International (LEI), a global network of independent law firms founded by Hewitsons, marked its 25th anniversary at a conference in Prague.
Hewitsons grows Agriculture & Rural Property team
Law firm Hewitsons has further strengthened its distinguished Agriculture & Rural Property team with the appointment of Solicitor Alex Wensor.
What to look out for in event sponsorship agreements
Large sporting events need funding, and an efficient and commercial way to secure this is through sponsors, advises Ben Moorhead of Hewitsons.
Hewitsons expands Private Wealth and Agriculture teams
Hewitsons has further strengthened two of its distinguished specialist teams in Cambridge with new appointments, as the law firm continues to invest heavily in legal talent.
Hewitsons advises on the sale of significant medical diagnostic business
Hewitsons recently acted for the owners of United Open MRI Limited (United Open) on the sale of the shares in the company to InHealth Limited, the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic solutions to the NHS and independent sector.
Brexit – the clock is counting down towards a new framework of law
By virtue of The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, from 29 March 2019 the UK will enter a new legal world; a world in which English law will be a mix of the before and the after – those parts of European Law that are retained and a newly created body of law to fill many of the gaps that are left.
Hewitsons launches innovative dispute resolution and litigation group ‘The College’
In a move that emphasises its credentials as a leading specialist litigation practice, law firm Hewitsons has established ‘The Hewitsons College of Dispute Resolution and Litigation Lawyers’.