John Austin-Brooks

A new 20 page limit on expert witness reports means that there is a need to provide the appropriate expertise within this limit without compromising on the quality of that report Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePbSjE3R #expertwitness

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It's been a while but delighted that we have the first "Role of the Week" for the Bristol office Birketts LLP - many more to follow I am sure. Come and chat to us if you are interested. And it's not the only role available so if you are interested in joining us and want to chat about other possibilities do drop me a line. #birketts #nextlevellaw #bristol #businessdevelopment

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BizlawU.K. is uniquely positioned to help you navigate and learn how to change your charity's structure due to our teams extensive experience in charity and organisational transitions. We understand the complexities and legal nuances involved in restructuring charitable organisations, from compliance with regulatory requirements to ensuring alignment with your charity’s mission and goals. #fyp #reels #lawyer #consultant #business #LawyersWhoCare #HappyClients

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With many changes to come in the school year ahead, particularly in HR and employment law, we are on hand to help you navigate your way through. Do get in touch if we can assist you. #GBHLaw #IndependentSchools

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Download Dye & Durham UK latest e-book for an easy-to-use guide on managing the business side of your law firm. Inside you’ll find: 🎯key industry insight about how other law firms operate 🎯breakdown of the benefits of practice management systems 🎯potential pitfalls if you don't have one Get your free copy: https://bit.ly/3ZJfZYG

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Places are limited so book early!

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Headline to start the day: a new version of The Construction Playbook is due this Summer. Adoption is still a challenge, is better resourcing or a Construction Playbook ‘lite’ the answer? Long-term investment or some quick wins? I’d say a mixture of both.

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As staff grievances increase, are you prepared to deal with tricky issues that staff raise? For any MAT CEO's, SLT, governors, trustees or other staff having to deal with grievances, take a look at my article on pages 26-27 in the second edition of Trust Leadership Today.

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We seem to be on a bit of a roll the last couple of weeks at HanLawCo HQ! Proud to be shortlisted for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Community ‘Service industries entrepreneur of the year’. Law and Entrepreneurship don’t often go together. Mainly because as lawyers we were made to think that sales is a mucky business. That’s rubbish, and if you want to be a good lawyer, whether that be in a law firm, as a self employed consultant or growing a business, sales skills are necessary. Do you need a qualification in it though? No, you just need to have determination and be open to constant learning. Choose to take onboard some of what you’ve been taught but more importantly, try things, learn from yourself and just keep going when you fail. Fail fast so you can learn more quickly. #employmentlawfirm #employmentlaw #entrepreneur

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Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation competition is a great opportunity for women founders, co-founders or senior decision makers within a UK registered SME and who are based in the UK to gain funding and support over a 12 month period. The competition aims to address the underrepresentation of women in business innovation. I have been privileged to work with a few past winners, providing support to help them use intellectual property to their advantage. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, why not register for the webinar on 14 May from 10am to 12:30pm - see the link in the original post. #WomenInInnovation #InnovationCompetition #IntellectualProperty

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Commercial Litigation Funding Conference – 28th November 2024 An online conference presented by The Legal Training Consultancy in collaboration with Apex Litigation Finance. In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, the role of litigation funding has become increasingly significant. For law firms and their clients and corporations, litigation funding offers a powerful tool to pursue claims without the burden of immediate financial risk. However, with this evolving market comes complexity, regulatory considerations, and strategic decision-making that requires a deep understanding of funding agreements, insurance products, and the judicial attitude toward these practices. This Online Commercial Litigation Funding Conference, which has been produced in conjunction with Apex Litigation Finance, has been crafted to provide you with the knowledge and practical insights you need to navigate the intricate world of commercial litigation funding. Whether you are a lawyer advising clients on funding options, an in-house legal professional seeking solutions to manage the costs of litigation or an insolvency professional seeking funds to recover assets for creditors, this event is designed for you. Led by Stephen Allinson, Head of Legal at Apex Litigation Finance, and featuring a panel of esteemed industry experts, the conference will delve into the most critical aspects of litigation funding today. From an analysis of the funding market and funding agreements, to the latest trends in ATE insurance and court timetables, our sessions will cover the full spectrum of issues that impact your work in commercial litigation. You will also gain a funder’s perspective on what makes a case worth funding. This online conference will be streamed live, direct to your desktop, tablet or smart phone so you can watch it from your office or home anywhere in the world. You can participate in the conference live or watch the recorded version whenever or wherever you want. In each case you will receive a recording of the complete conference after the event. Click here to book your place. https://lnkd.in/e9keaBmS The conference will be chaired by Stephen Allinson, Head of Legal. Apex Litigation Finance, who will be joined by a panel of speakers including: • PJ Kirby KC, Gatehouse Chambers • Jordan Walsh, Director of Legal Finance, Harbour Litigation Funding • Maurice Power, CEO, Apex Litigation Finance • Carolyn Jones, CJ Mediation • Mark Beaumont, Director and Founder, Annecto Legal • Tom Davey & Evangeline Preston, Factor Risk Management Topics to be covered: • Funding market overview • Funding large scale litigation and group actions • Latest law and Practice around litigation funding • ATE and other insurance products • Mediations and other forms of ADR • Duties and responsibilities between funded client, lawyer and funder; • What makes a good case for funding – the funder perspective

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So, what's the benefit of attending an SRA Innovation event? We spoke to some past speakers and attendees on what they got from the event: 📖 'Learn about the latest tech' 🤔 'hear different perspectives from the sector' 🤖 'challenge your view of business as usual' Sound like something you'd be interested in? We have two Innovation events coming up on 15 May in Manchester and 19 June in Leicester. Book your free place today! Manchester: https://bit.ly/3y6zm23 Leicester: https://bit.ly/4aUHYHQ #SRAInnovate #Lawtech #LegalTech

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Here's another great Gorvins Solicitors blog from my colleague Ines Ouadah looking at the importance of putting in place a comprehensive set of terms and conditions of business for your organisation. I have seen some horror stories over the years so getting this right is an absolute must...... #commerciallaw

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There is still time to register for arken.legals next Case Conundrums webinar addressing blended families and potential care home fees. Link below 👇 #arkenlegal #webinar #legaltechnology

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Read our latest blog for employers on protecting confidential information and trade connections from former employees #employmentlaw #employmentcontracts #sme

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Need guidance on your family law matter? 🤔 Book a FREE 15-minute clarity session with Jiehan and get expert advice tailored to your situation. 🕒💬 Let’s take the first step together. 💙 👉 Click the link to secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/gaj85XNr #FamilyLaw #FreeClaritySession #ExpertAdvice #HereToHelp #LegalSupport

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HMCTS Performance : After telling us of their notable improvements in April and May, we're now back facing challenges with returns of grants from HMCTS. Over the last 5 weeks, performance for us has dipped to its lowest point probably in the past 2 years. Are we the only ones experiencing this issue? I would be interested to know if anyone else has observed any worsening of performance over the last month or so or if maybe you've seen it go the other way? Our experience concerns me as we head towards the summer holidays: I think we all appreciate that there is a dip in productivity over this period generally. Another concern is the size of the backlog: the extent of this has always been reasonably unclear. From its own MI from January 2024 to April 2024, HMCTS issued about 10,000 more grants than it received applications. While this progress is commendable, I think it is important to assess and get visibility on how long it will take to clear the current backlog to ‘normal proportions’ at this performance rate. Clearly, this will be impacted if the apparent current worsening trend persists. #HMCTS #PerformanceUpdate #Challenges

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How to effectively remove a tenant who isn’t paying rent?? Get in touch with our experienced team to find out 🏡🧹

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