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Calibre Solicitors expand at West Manchester offices
30-01-12 Posted In:
Personal injury lawyers, Calibre Solicitors have recently taken an additional 1,860 sq ft of office space in West Manchester at Orbit Development’s Orbit House in Eccles, expanding from 4,709 sq ft to 6,569 sq ft across two floors.
Calibre’s specialist injury law team has continually dedicated their time in building client relationships and services which have led to significant client growth. The legal practice has risen from strength to strength over the past 3 years at Orbit House, they have now added a further 27 employees to their team.
Ed Johnson, Director and Christine Cullum, General Manager of Calibre Solicitors commented: “We are delighted with the office space here at Orbit House and have always found Orbit Developments to be accommodating and they reacted efficiently to our request to expand the practice.”
Tony Jones, Managing Director of Orbit Developments commented: “We are delighted that Calibre Solicitors have chosen to expand at Orbit House. Their business benefits from being located in a prominent and convenient location within four miles of Manchester city centre making Orbit House an ideal base for any business.”
Orbit House is an impressive eight storey office building situated within the heart of Eccles, prominently located in the immediate vicinity of excellent transport links and is west of Manchester City Centre close to the main arterial motorway networks of the M602 and M60.
Charity Event
17-01-12 Posted In:
This year’s nominated charity event will see 4 staff members attempting the 3 peaks challenge in aid of Christies. The event scheduled for September will see Ed (Director), Christine (Practice Manager), Amar (Paralegal) and Bill (Solicitor) climb the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales in 24 hours, no doubt battling traffic and sleep deprivation on the way. More on this as details are finalised.
Legal Rescue
06-01-12 Posted In:
Assistance for Insolvency Practitioners running Solicitors Practice in Administration. Legal Gateway Solicitors (LGS) has successfully help run the administration of several solicitors practices over the last 12 months, collating information on files, clients, business profitability and in running ongoing claims for thousands of clients of former practices whilst ensuring that monies are distributed back to the administrations. They have prepared detailed breakdowns of monies in and out and ensured all regulatory compliances are met.
LGS are now available to offer their services out to administrators with a view to assisting in cases where solicitors’ practices are entering or about to enter insolvency, whether the practice is an limited liability partnership, company or partnership LGS can assist with a team of solicitors and accountants to ensure any administration or liquidation maximizes the return for the creditors and protects the clients of the former practices.
If we can assist you as an insolvency Practitioner please contact Christine Cullum on 0161 707 6200.
LGS also accept private client work in a variety or matters and van be contacted on the same number.
LGS is a trading name of Calibre Solicitors Ltd who are approved and regulated by the SRA.
Tough new points system announced for earning British citizenship
12-10-11 Posted In: Immigration
The UK Border Agency has now announced further details as to the new Points Based Test System to be introduced for citizenship. Migrants will be awarded points for building up different attributes and skills. Proposals being launched in a new consultation would see people rewarded for economic contributions, skills and English language proficiency above the level already expected. Points could be removed and citizenship withheld or delayed for those breaking the law or committing anti-social behaviour.
A key principal of this earned citizenship system is to build community cohesion through encouraging community involvement through “active citizenship”. The Government wants to support integration by encouraging community activities. Therefore a migrant’s journey to citizenship will be sped up if they conduct voluntary or civic work. As part of a new 12-week consultation, the Government is working closely with Local Authorities to ensure any voluntary or community work being undertaken by Applicants is checked and verified.
Under the current system those wanting citizenship have to pass a Life in the UK Test to demonstrate both their knowledge of the country and their ability to speak English. The Government is proposing tightening this even further with a new two stage system. This will focus on practical information about Life in the UK at probationary citizenship stage, and then a further test at the final stage with more challenging topics including history and politics.
It is envisaged that the new Rules for citizenship will come into force around the end of 2009. In the event that you are eligible to apply for citizenship at this juncture, you are strongly urged to seek legal advice now, prior to the proposed tightening of the Rules in this regard.
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