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For anybody going through a divorce, it can be a stressful time, and one where having someone in your corner can make all the difference to the outcome. For one client, Kai Whicker, Associate in the Family team, provided more than legal support 👇 https://lnkd.in/eF5FXyGE #DivorceSupport #FamilyLaw #FamilyLawyer

Registering a trade mark shouldn’t be daunting or expensive. If you get it right at the start, it will protect your brand reputation and identity as you grow. Thomas Chartres-Moore, head of our Intellectual Property, Data Protection and Technology team, shares his top tips for brands after we recently supported our client Thatchers Cider in a trade mark battle with Aldi. https://lnkd.in/epY2rUZf #TradeMark #BrandProtection #IntellectualProperty

Some of our Corporate team are off to the UK Dealmakers Awards this evening after our success at the SW Awards when we won Small Deal of the Year for the significant standout deal that showed innovation and created value 🏆 Good luck to all regional finalists this evening. We are looking forward to sharing a table with Shaw & Co 🥂 📷 from the Insider SW Dealmakers Awards in July 2024. #InsiderSWDeals #UKDealmakersAwards #CorporateLawyers

Don’t miss Groundsure’s first Cornwall Women in Property networking event of 2025, taking place on the 27 February. Guest speaker, Jess Lewis née Fallowes, paralegal, in our Real Estate team will talk about the current housing crisis, as well as giving an insight into the social housing sector work that she specialises in. More information is available here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWVpCRTQ

Transparency rules in the Family Court have changed in recent years, and new changes are being introduced to the courts on a stepped basis in 2025. Benitia Knowles-Wright, associate in our Family Law team, explains 👇 https://lnkd.in/d8VvBS2n #FamilyLaw #TransparencyInCourts #FamilyCourt

From our roots in Cornwall we have grown to become a leading South West law firm, advising businesses, families and individuals across the county as trusted advisors, with the additional support and expertise from our sister offices in Exeter and Taunton. https://lnkd.in/dPf2e3J #Truro #Exeter #Taunton #Hiring

Thomas Chartres-Moore is speaking this afternoon at the University of Exeter Law School and the Intellectual Property Awareness Network (IPAN) webinar, ‘Pathways to IP Practice & Advocacy’. Tom will be answering the question - ‘How has your career journey in IP progressed, and what have you learned along the way about working in intellectual property?’. https://lnkd.in/ey7v7AfZ #IntellectualProperty #Law #IPAN

When you are facing a breakdown of your marriage, as well as the emotional upset, there are important factors you will need to consider. Sarah Walls, partner, in our Family Law team has written top tips to consider 👇 https://lnkd.in/e5h7BcU7

Day two of the annual West Country Tourism Conference begins. After Ellie Hibberd and Stephen Panton's talks yesterday, Thomas Chartres-Moore is presenting today on the topic “HospitAIity: integrating AI into your business will become a necessary evil, so do it right”. #TourismConference #HospitalityIndustry #WCTConf

🚨 Public Sector Insights: Property Law Special 🚨 As we step into February, we’re bringing you the latest legal insights from the public sector, all written by our expert Lydia Hart, associate in our Real Estate team. With deep expertise in Local Government property matters, Lydia breaks down key issues affecting local authorities, including: 💡 Devolution of Property from Principal Councils to Town and Parish Councils 📖 Compulsory Purchase Orders: The Basics 💡 The English Devolution White Paper 🏠 The Reform of Right to Buy If you work in or with the public sector, this is a must-read. Stay informed on the legal shifts shaping the future. 📖 Read the full newsletter here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g4rBJbmS You can also sign up to our newsletters here 👉 https://lnkd.in/drxfWFE #PublicSector #PropertyLaw #LegalUpdate