Family team at Sydney Mitchell announce expansion with the appointment of Amanda Holland
Sydney Mitchell 250 year celebrations
Over 120 guests joined partners and staff of leading Midlands’ law firm Sydney Mitchell LLP at a special “Movers & Shakers” Birmingham networking event.
FUNDRAISING BALLOON RACE TO CELEBRATE 250 YEARS FOR LAW FIRM SYDNEY MITCHELL
Leading Midlands’ law firm Sydney Mitchell LLP launched 250 balloons at Hogarths Hotel, Dorridge, at its event to celebrate the firm winning the Birmingham Law Society Law Firm of the Year and its 250 years in business – 1763 - 2013.
The Mayor of Solihull and Karen Moores, Partner, Sydney Mitchell thanked all for their support in helping to raise much needed funds for two great charities the Tiny Babies Appeal for Birmingham Women’s Hospital raising funds for specialist neonatal equipment and the Maria Watt Foundation raising funds for teenagers and children with cancer.
OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A KINDLE FROM SYDNEY MITCHELL BALLOON RACE
Leading Midlands’ law firm Sydney Mitchell LLP launched 250 balloons at Hogarths Hotel, Dorridge recently to celebrate the firm winning the Birmingham Law Society Law Firm of The Year and its 250 years in business – 1763 - 2013.
Cerys Cooksammy-Parnell, Daughter of Sydney Mitchell Partner, has higher IQ than Einstein
Legal advice from Fahmida Ismail
Your legal questions answered by Fahmida Ismail, Partner at Sydney Mitchell LLP.
Q. I was buying some business premises and was within a few days of completion when the vendors went bankrupt. I had spent more than £2,000 on searches and surveys, but under bankruptcy rules the property had to be advertised in the paper for a week and another buyer came forward. How can I be certain that their offer topped mine? I am out of pocket through no fault of my own.
Manufacturing businesses highlight growth pressure points
Top Tier for Sydney Mitchell in the Legal 500
Employee who refused to compromise hit in the pocket.
In a decision which starkly reveals that those who dig their heels in and refuse to compromise in employment proceedings are likely to be hit in the pocket, a worker who turned away ‘out of hand’ her local authority employer’s reasonable offers to settle her case has been ordered to pay substantial legal costs (Sud v London Borough of Ealing).
Mrs Sud began working for Ealing Borough Council in 1986 as a Contracts and Review Manager.
Sydney Mitchell Charity Ball raises over £3500 for Charity
Balloon Race Winner - Sydney Mitchell Celebrates 250 years
Balloon race ticket finder Mr. R Jordan received his Amazon Kindle from Finance Partner, Sarah Archer.
Mr. Jordan said:
Top Tier for Sydney Mitchell LLP
In its 250th Year and Birmingham Law Society Legal Award winning year, it is fitting that Sydney Mitchell has been recognised in the Legal 500 for the quality of its legal advice. The firm has top tier position for Contentious Trust and Probate for their work in multimillion-pound cases, with one recent highlight involving assets in several jurisdictions and entailing advice on complex corporate issues and no less than 14 recommendations.
What a cracker!
Fahmida Ismail, Partner, Sydney Mitchell LLP was the official Notary at the World Record Christmas Cracker Pull in Oozells Square, Brindley Place, Birmingham.
Networking event success for Solihull Professionals
Place names must be available to all
The UK Intellectual Property Office has refused an application by Chanel to register the word ‘Jersey’ as a trade mark on the ground that, as a geographical term, it would not be appropriate to deny its availability to other businesses seeking to use the word.
Sydney Mitchell Charity Quiz Night - 25 February 2014
On Tuesday 25th February, Sydney Mitchell will be holding its 6th annual quiz night. All entrants are welcome and teams will be competing for the title of Sydney Mitchell Quiz Team Champions 2014. All funds raised from the event will go to our nominated charities.
The entry fee is £120 (including VAT) for a team of four and the evening will include a buffet, cash bar and raffle.
Sydney Mitchell Profesional Networking Events
Leading Midlands' law firm Sydney Mitchell LLP hold their ‘Movers & Shakers’ Networking Event bi-monthly throughout the year at Ginger's Bar, Purnell's Bistro, owned by Michelin starred Glynn Purnell. The events are invitation only and cost £20 to attend and includes 2 drinks and food.
Head of Family Karen Moores, Partner, Sydney Mitchell regularly welcomes 50 Midlands’ professionals to the event.
Dispute Resolution team expansion at Sydney Mitchell
Midlands award winning law firm Sydney Mitchell LLP is delighted that Raj Bains has joined its dispute resolution team.
£10,000 FOR CHARITY IN SYDNEY MITCHELL'S 250TH YEAR
2013 marked Sydney Mitchell’s 250th year in business. To celebrate this, and the firm’s success in the Birmingham Law Society Legal awards, we pledged to raise £10,000 for our nominated charities; the Maria Watt Foundation and the Birmingham Women’s Hospital Neonatal unit.
Sydney Mitchell raises £5000 for Birmingham Women’s Hospital Charity
Sydney Mitchell pledged to raise £10,000 in 2013 for its nominated charities; the Maria Watt Foundation and the Birmingham Women’s Hospital Neonatal unit, Tiny Babies Appeal. The firm chose to raise funds to mark its 250th year in business and to celebrate winning Law Firm of the Year in the 2013 Birmingham Law Society Legal awards.