Blake Morgan is delighted to announce that it has strengthened its London office with new hires in the Commercial & Charities, and Employment teams. Two new lawyers have joined the Commercial & Charities team, Partner Jonathan Askin, and Tara Anderson, who joined as an Associate. A trio of new personnel have also joined the Employment team, Partner Bob Cordran, and Associates Jaden Cramer and Imogen Higgins-Smith. Read more about the appointments here: https://lnkd.in/e65Mrexi #Commercial #Charities #Employment #Law
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With exceptional talent and leading lawyers working across southern England and Wales, Blake Morgan has a highly skilled workforce with more than 100 partners and over 800 staff, giving our clients access to a greater depth of skills and experience. Listed as a leading regional firm in independent legal directories.
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- Reading, Berkshire
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- Corporate and Commercial, Litigation, Private Client, Real Estate, Banking and Finance, Charities, Development and Construction, Education, Health and Social Care, Private Law, Public Sector, Regulatory, Retail and Leisure, and Social Housing
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Thank you to Gemma Barnett, Kathryn Seaward (MCIPD) and Vicky Friis for highlighting important messages and what we can all do.
Recent data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) indicates that around 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have experienced some form of domestic abuse since the age of 16. Let that sink in . . . . Domestic abuse doesn’t stay at home, it impacts work too. As employers, we have a duty to support staff facing abuse. With this in mind we jointly hosted a very powerful event with Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid at our Cardiff office yesterday, one that will stay at the forefront of my mind for a very long time. We were joined by Vale Domestic Abuse Services who shared stories of the survivors they support and the importance of the work they do to support women and children. There is so much more work to be done and as with many other charities, funding is a big challenge. Vicky Friis highlight how important the workplace is for survivors as it provides respite, normality and something that is solely for the survivor without the perpetrator having any form of control. Blake Morgan LLPs Kathryn Seaward (MCIPD) highlighted how to recognise signs of domestic abuse in colleagues and what steps employers can do to support their employees which included: ✅ Clear policies on domestic abuse, including confidentiality and flexible working. ✅ Manager training to recognise signs and offer support. ✅ Confidential resources, such as HR contacts or Employee Assistance Programs. ✅ Workplace safety measures like schedule adjustments or security support. ✅ Paid leave for those needing time to seek safety. And finally, we were joined by an incredible domestic abuse survivor that spoke for the first time about her experience and shared that it was a conversation with a colleague who simply asked “what’s going on in your life” that changed everything for her. I know I speak for everyone in attendance that the courage, bravery and resilience that person has shown has been nothing short of inspirational. A key takeaway for me is that we don’t need to be experts or have all the answers, we just need to be present and LISTEN! Creating a safe, supportive workplace could change or even save a life. Let’s all do our part. Charlotte Archibald Penny Lock Eve Piffaretti Nicole Allen Rachel Evans Dai Rees #WorkplaceSupport #keeptalking #DomesticAbuseAwareness #HR
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The Court of Protection makes decisions on the financial and welfare matters of people lacking capacity and are unable to make decisions themselves. We summarise: ➡️ Applications to the Court of Protection ➡️ Section 4 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 ➡️ Court costs ➡️ Duties Read our article here: https://lnkd.in/e8Wyegcr #CourtofProtection #MentalCapacity #Welfare
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In her latest Business Matters Magazine column, Hannah Waterworth looks at what employers need to know about ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ghU7x6Ss #EthnicityPayGapReporting #DisabilityPayGapReporting #Employers
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What was the latest High Court decision on freedom of religious expression in professional misconduct proceedings? Sarah Price looks at the key takeaways from the ruling here: https://lnkd.in/e8g6cDwV #ProfessionalRegulation #RegulatoryLaw #MisconductProceedings
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There has been fantastic coverage of Blake Morgan becoming the only law firm to be appointed to all lots of Welsh Government Legal Services Framework. “Blake Morgan has a long and proud history of serving the public sector in Wales, working alongside government bodies, local authorities, and other public organisations to provide expert legal guidance," commented Blake Morgan Partner Penri Desscan. Well done to the team, and thank you Councillor Sara Robinson MCIPR PR Consultant Trainer Content Designer Writer. Read the Legal News Wales coverage here: https://lnkd.in/e3jR9U-T Or you can read about it in Business News Wales here: https://lnkd.in/ewkA4T6m #Commercial #Government #LegalServices
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When does a free Will cost a fortune? Sarah Street highlights what #FreeWillsMonth involves and also the dangers of ignoring tailored advice. Read more about updating or drafting your Will here: https://lnkd.in/eCkkzxsZ #WillSolicitors #WritingaWill
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The UK Government has recently commenced a consultation exercise about introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers. The consultation period ends on 10 June 2025. The aim is to use a similar reporting framework that is currently used for gender pay gap reporting, which was introduced in 2017. We look at what you need to know here: https://lnkd.in/ebz_UniM #EthnicityandDisabilityPayGapReporting #Employers #EmploymentLaw
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From being told by a career adviser to "set her sights lower" to becoming a trusted employment law adviser, Paula Kathrens’ career is a story of resilience and determination. 🤝 Now a champion for social mobility and menopause awareness at Blake Morgan, she’s using her experience to support the next generation of lawyers. Paula is the next focus of Blake Morgan’s Personal Profiles, Professional Insights series. Thank you to Councillor Sara Robinson MCIPR PR Consultant Trainer Content Designer Writer for making this happen. 🗨️ "Too many talented women step back from their careers due to inadequate support through perimenopause. The more we discuss it, the better." Employment law is never dull. No two cases are the same, and people never stop surprising me. 🧭 “I love problem-solving and helping businesses navigate workplace challenges.” Learn more about Paula’s career and what drives her here: https://lnkd.in/eKatknzT #PersonalProfilesProfessionalInsights #EmploymentLaw #SocialMobility #MenopauseAtWork