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Be prepared for raft of legal changes to workplace policies

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One of the region’s top employment lawyers is warning businesses to be prepared for a raft of legislative changes that will transform workplace policies and pay, and see workers given additional rights. The warning has come from employment specialist...

Newly qualified solicitors take on permanent roles

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A trio of promising Midlands solicitors are celebrating after becoming fully qualified lawyers. Lawyers Amelia Edwards, Rachel Raybould-Dear and Kiran Kaur have now completed their 18-month training contracts at law firm mfg Solicitors, with all three...

Law firm's charitable foundation donates £1,000 to women's refuge

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A West Midlands legal firm’s charitable foundation has donated £1,000 to an organisation which provides support to women and children who have suffered domestic violence and abuse. Law firm mfg Solicitors, through its charitable foundation, has...

Family lawyer warns over seasonal marriage strains

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One of the region’s leading matrimonial solicitors has issued a new year’s warning to couples as UK divorce rates continue to rise. Respected family law expert Anna Robinson, a senior associate at law firm mfg Solicitors, has spoken as the...

Alert over digital assets in wills

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One of the region’s leading wills and inheritance lawyers has warned that thousands of people aren’t securing their digital assets when writing a will. Melinda Rice, a senior associate at law firm mfg Solicitors, says there are a growing number...

Warning to homeowners against spray foam loft insulation

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Homeowners are being warned against installing spray foam loft insulation by legal property experts, amid a rise in lenders refusing mortgages and homes potentially being rendered uninsurable. Experts from law firm mfg Solicitors are urging people to...

Employers warned as draft paternity laws are released

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A leading West Midlands employment lawyer has warned businesses to ensure they are ‘one step ahead’ following the government publishing new draft paternity leave legislation. The warning has come from award-winning employment specialist Sally...

Law firm seals deal for commercial technology specialist

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Commercial property specialists from regional law firm mfg Solicitors have advised on a multi-million-pound land purchase for a national digital signage company. Led by partner Beth Margetson and associate Phil Hunt, the firm supported Allsee Technologies...

Law firm mfg Solicitors gives £6,000 festive foodbanks donation

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Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has donated £6,000 to help support six separate foodbanks across the region as the need grows for emergency winter food and clothing packages. The law firm, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire and in...

Expert lawyer issues alert on late cancer treatment claims

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An expert injury and negligence solicitor has warned of an upturn in claims arising from delays in cancer treatment following new national performance targets being introduced. David Lydon, a...

£1,000 donation goes to Wythall Animal Sanctuary

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A Midlands law firm has donated £1,000 to a much-loved local charity which cares for and re-homes animals. mfg Solicitors has made a four-figure donation to Kings Norton-based Wythall Animal Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is the firm’s...

Double appointment grows law firm's Family department

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Leading law firm mfg Solicitors has added further expertise to its Family division following a continued period of unprecedented growth. The firm, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire and in Birmingham, has appointed Sian Kenkre as a partner...

Partner appointment expands employment offering in Shropshire

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Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its Employment and HR Services department with the appointment of a new partner in Shropshire. Based at the firm’s Telford office, employment law expert Beverley Smith has joined mfg, working closely...

Leading corporate lawyer Laura Charles appointed as a partner

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Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has significantly boosted its corporate offering with the appointment of leading corporate lawyer Laura Charles as a partner. Respected company law specialist Laura joins mfg after a lengthy career at international law firm...

Ludlow bereavement group marks fifth birthday

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A Ludlow-based family bereavement group has celebrated its fifth birthday after helping hundreds of local people to cope with personal loss. The Good Grief Café was founded in 2018 by local solicitor Janna Vigar and funeral director Victoria Allen...

Trio of appointments as Property Litigation offering grows

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Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has expanded its Property Litigation department with three new appointments. The most senior appointment into the six-strong team is assistant solicitor Emily Packer who will work closely with partner Kirsten Bridgewater at...

Protect loves ones by writing a will

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Experts from a Midlands law firm are urging people to write a will to ensure their assets are divided in a way they choose, without leaving behind financial problems and heartache for loved ones. The alert has come from Melinda Rice, a senior associate at...

Private Client team boosted through partner appointment

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Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its Private Client department with the appointment of a new partner. Solicitor Peter Tyrrell, who has 18 years’ experience of advising and supporting a range of businesses, has joined mfg and will work...

Hat-trick at Worcestershire Law Society Awards

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Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has won a trio of honours at this year’s Worcestershire Law Society Awards ceremony. The firm’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs team, led by partner at Alexandra Phillips, won the prestigious Discipline of...

New trainees welcomed

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Leading Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has welcomed its latest group of trainees as it continues to build for the future. Joining the firm as first year trainees are quintet Lucy Palmer, Florence Fisher, Molly Batten, Rachel Pick and Sufyaan Aslim. The...

Landlords alerted over energy efficiency ratings

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Commercial property landlords could be faced with owning properties they cannot let or even sell if they fail to meet new energy efficiency rules which could be introduced by the Government. That’s the warning from specialist property solicitor, Phil...

Farmers given expert advice to benefit from future land sales

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Farmers and landowners could be in for a significant financial windfall if the value of their land increases in the future - even after they have sold it on. Rural affairs experts at law firm mfg Solicitors say they are dealing with a significant upturn in...

Streamlined financial process gives faster access to care funds

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New legislation is helping families gain easier access to funds to pay care home fees and other outgoings for their loved ones. Over recent months, experts from Midlands law firm mfg solicitors have been providing increasingly growing support for those...

Refurbished Telford office reopens

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Law firm mfg Solicitors has opened its newly refurbished office in Telford following an eight-month overhaul. The firm, which also has offices in Ludlow and across the region, reopened the 7,000 square foot facility in Padmore House on Hall Park Way which...

Tax expert welcomes changes for separating couples

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A Midlands tax expert has praised the government’s newly-introduced Capital Gains Tax laws which aim to give separating couples more time to divide their assets. Thomas Evans, a partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, has welcomed the changes which were...

New Family divisional head announced

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Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of partner Katherine Tippetts as the new head of its Family division. Katherine, who specialises in a range of family-related legal matters, takes over from widely respected partner Claire...

Newly qualified duo complete training contracts

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Two up and coming solicitors are celebrating after completing their training contracts. Kidderminster-based lawyers Lucy Harrold and Lucy George have completed their respective qualifications  and have now been appointed into full-time roles as...

Trio of promotions announced

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Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has announced three internal promotions at senior associate and associate level. In the firm’s widely respected Private Client department, experienced wills, assets and estate planning expert Melinda Rice, is promoted...

Commercial property team expands with new appointment

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Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has again expanded its respected commercial property department with the appointment of a new senior associate. Based at the firm’s Kidderminster headquarters, commercial property expert Lauren Powers has joined...

Widely respected Maynard Burton retires after 42-year career

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One of Worcestershire’s most popular and admired solicitors has retired after a career spanning over four decades. Commercial property expert Maynard Burton, from law firm mfg Solicitors, has retired from the legal profession after joining the...

Lawyers take on Wolf Run for the Emily Jordan Foundation

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A team of Worcestershire lawyers have completed a gruelling country race to raise money for a popular charity. Fifteen solicitors from mfg Solicitors tackled the 10k ‘Wolf Run’ in Leamington Spa on Sunday 23 April – with the team raising...

Sally Morris issues advice over Coronation bank holiday

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A Midlands employment lawyer has warned that holiday pay for the additional Coronation bank holiday on 8 May is set to give employers a serious headache. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at mfg Solicitors, said that the long weekend is intended...

Rural lawyer issues land squatters warning

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A leading agricultural lawyer has warned farmers and landowners up and down the country to check Land Registry documents to ensure “every inch” of their land is legally registered. The alert has come from Hannah Taylor, a senior associate at...

Property litigation lawyer sends rights of way warning

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A leading Midlands property lawyer has highlighted the need to check rights of way and restrictive covenants connected to land after successfully representing a landowner in a High Court dispute. Property litigation solicitor Harjie Bindra has issued the...

Mums reminded of contact rights as Mother's Day looms

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Mothers are being reminded that their children have the right to spend time with them if they so wish, particularly on special occasions. As Mother’s Day approaches on 19 March, respected family lawyer Rupinder Nandra is warning mums in advance that...

New head of agriculture and rural affairs department

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A Midlands law firm has announced the appointment of new departmental head for its award-winning agriculture and rural affairs division. mfg Solicitors, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire and Birmingham, has appointed partner Alex Phillips...

Property litigation offering extends with new appointment

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Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its respected property litigation department with the appointment of a new solicitor. Property dispute specialist Rhiannon Phelps has joined mfg’s property litigation team making it nine-strong and...

Solicitor warns residential flat owners to check leases

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A leading Worcestershire property litigation lawyer is urging flat owners to consider extending the term of their lease to protect their financial interests. People who own the leasehold interest of a flat do so for a defined number of years, meaning its...

Brownfield site owners urged to transform their land

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Owners of underused brownfield sites are being urged to consider transforming their land with energy generation and storage facilities to bring in extra income amid the energy crisis. Commercial property solicitor Phil Hunt, from Midlands law firm mfg...

Civil litigation team boosted with new appointment

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Regional law firm mfg Solicitors has expanded its civil litigation team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Specialist lawyer David Lydon has joined mfg and will play a key role leading on cases around clinical negligence and personal injury...

Watch Christmas party antics, warns employment lawyer

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With Christmas fast approaching and workers gearing up for their office parties, a West Midlands employment lawyer has urged employees ‘not to cross the line’. The timely warning comes from employment specialist Sally Morris who says there are...

Property fraud alert issued by expert

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A property specialist has advised landowners on the best ways to protect themselves against property fraud after figures revealed around 25% of land in England and Wales remains unregistered. Residential property expert Lucy Beaumont has warned that land...

Family lawyer calls on couples to protect finances

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A leading family lawyer has urged unmarried couples who live together to carefully protect their finances in case of separation, after a Whitehall rejection to reform cohabitation laws. Rupinder Nandra, a partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, has issued the...

Bosses risk weeks of chaos if workers go World Cup AWOL

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The month-long 2022 FIFA World Cup has the potential to cause HR complications for businesses across the region, with some workers likely to be absent during big matches. That is the warning from employment lawyer Darryll Thomas who says businesses should...

Specialist lawyer receives wide praise in Legal 500

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A legal expert from Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has been rated as top ranked lawyer in the 2022 edition of the Legal 500. Robert Weston, who leads the law firm’s Contentious Trusts and Probate department, has been named in the legal guide’s...

New trainee cohort welcomed

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mfg Solicitors has welcomed five new trainees into its growing team across the region. Joining the firm as trainees are Reuben Grimshaw, Rachel Dear, Kirandip Kaur, Amelia Edwards and Lucy Allen. The five new recruits, who will train in a variety of...

Sponsorship secures acclaimed pianist for Bromsgrove concert

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Law firm’s sponsorship secures acclaimed pianist for Bromsgrove concert A donation from a Worcestershire law firm has secured a world-renowned pianist for an autumn music concert being held this month in Bromsgrove. mfg Solicitors, which has...

Lifetime achievement award for Maynard Burton

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One of Wyre Forest’s most respected solicitors has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award by the Worcestershire Law Society. Maynard Burton, senior partner at Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors, was recognised by the Society for his...

Rural lawyer welcomes government's woodland creation support

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A leading agricultural solicitor has welcomed a government pledge to support tree planting by offering farmers and landowners grants to press ahead with their schemes. Through the launch of the England Woodland Creation Offer (ECWO), farmers and landowners...

mfg Solicitors advise on Brierley Hill industrial estate sale

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A Midlands law firm has advised on the multi-million pound sale of a well-known Black Country industrial estate. Commercial property specialists at mfg Solicitors have handled a deal worth around £6million which has seen the Delph Industrial Estate in...

Management board moves announced

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Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced a series of board level changes, including the appointment of a new managing director. The Midlands legal firm, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire and in Birmingham, has appointed experienced...

Property litigation expert steps in to support buyers

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With the housing market continuing its strong performance, a leading property litigation lawyer has taken steps to reassure buyers that all is not lost if their dream purchase turns into a nightmare. Having handled a variety of cases, Kirsten...

Double appointment at Telford office

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Law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered the team at its Telford office by adding two talented lawyers to its Private Client department. Specialists Gosia Bronisz-Handley and Jake Moses have joined the firm to support its clients in a variety of matters...

Appointment adds further expertise to commercial property team

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Law firm mfg Solicitors has appointed a new lawyer to its rapidly-growing commercial property team. Development and commercial property expert Lynsey Cater has joined the firm’s Telford office as a senior associate and will work closely alongside...

Rising temperatures outside...and in the workplace

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mfg employment partner Darryll Thomas is advising employers to take care of their staff during the hot weather. In recent weeks we have enjoyed another great run of hot weather with pockets of high temperatures, as high as 32c in places, and wall-to-wall...

Commercial Property team strengthened

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Law firm mfg Solicitors has expanded its widely-respected commercial property team with the appointment of a new associate solicitor. Experienced lawyer Phil Hunt has joined mfg and will be based at the firm’s growing offices in Birmingham. Phil...

£8,000 raised for Midlands charities

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A Midlands law firm has raised almost £8,000 for several charities across the region in the last 12 months. mfg Solicitors, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire and Birmingham, asks each of its six offices to choose a local good cause...

Andrew Chandler appointed Worcestershire Law Society President

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One of Worcestershire’s leading contentious probate law experts has been appointed as the new president of the Worcestershire Law Society. Andrew Chandler, partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, has taken over the position from QS Parkinson...

Andrew Chandler becomes Worcestershire Law Society President

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One of Worcestershire’s leading contentious probate law experts has been appointed as the new president of the Worcestershire Law Society. Andrew Chandler, partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, has taken over the position from QS Parkinson...

New solicitor appointment bolsters agricultural team

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mfg Solicitors has added to its agriculture and rural affairs department with the appointment of a new solicitor. The legal firm, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire and in Birmingham, has appointed farming and rural business expert...

Property lawyer warns buyers over new build property paperwork

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A Worcestershire property lawyer has warned the buyers of new build homes to do their “full research” on paperwork around restrictive covenants before they commit to paying a plot reservation fee. The alert has come from solicitor Claire Ross...

Solicitor sounds DIY probate warning following widespread errors

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The financial and emotional problems created by people who chose to apply for Grants of Probate themselves throughout the Covid pandemic are now being felt by grieving relatives, a Midlands solicitor has revealed. Specialist Ellie Newman, from law firm mfg...

Perfect new home for Have a Heart in Wolverhampton

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A Wolverhampton charity can ensure the future care of patients recovering from heart problems after Midlands law firm mfg solicitors helped secure the lease on a new rehabilitation centre. Have A Heart Wolverhampton is a spin off from Wolverhampton Coronary...

All change as retiring Shropshire lawyer passes on the baton

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A widely respected Shropshire lawyer has passed on the baton to a trusted successor after over three decades in the legal profession. Residential and commercial property specialist Richard Connolly retires as a partner from law firm mfg Solicitors after a...

Partner and associate promotions

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Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has announced ten promotions which includes five new partners and two senior associates. Residential property specialist Javed Ahmed is promoted to partner and will continue in his role as head of the firm’s...

Respected Kidderminster property solicitor retires

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A popular Kidderminster Solicitor has retired after successfully advising thousands of clients on property sales and purchases over a four-decade career. Residential property and conveyancing expert Peter Simner, a partner at Birmingham Road law firm mfg...

Lifted restrictions will see companies try and recover debts

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Creditors and landlords across the West Midlands can now issue winding up petitions against those who owe them debts of over £750 for the first time since before the Covid pandemic. The Government introduced the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act...

Lawyer welcomes divorce law reform to reduce conflict

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A Midlands family lawyer has welcomed new divorce laws coming into effect from next month which will remove the concept of fault and reduce conflict between couples. Amy McGowan-Docherty, from mfg Solicitors, has said the new law would help to reduce...

Lawyer cautiously welcomes new leasehold ground rent laws

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Sweeping Whitehall changes which will protect the owners of new flats and leasehold homes from excessive ground rents have been welcomed by a Shropshire property solicitor. Nichola Wilson, from mfg Solicitors, said that the Leasehold Reform (and...

Charity netball tournament raises £500 for Primrose Hospice

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A netball tournament organised by mfg Solicitors has raised £500 for the town’s Primrose Hospice. The event was hosted at Bromsgrove School with 12 companies from across Worcestershire entering teams into the knock-out competition which was...

Expansion of Family Division in Shropshire

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A law firm has bolstered its respected Family Division in Shropshire as it moves to meet a growing demand for its services. mfg Solicitors has made a double appointment at the firm’s Telford office with Beth Tutchener-Ellis joining as a Senior...

Expansion of contentious probate offering in Ludlow

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A Ludlow law firm has announced the expansion of its contentious probate offering to help meet growing demand. Corve Street-based mfg Solicitors has announced that Robert Weston, partner and one of the country’s leading will dispute lawyers, will now...

Employment expert relocates to Birmingham office

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A Midlands law firm has bolstered its employment offering in Birmingham with one of its respected specialists relocating to the city. Partner and employment law expert Chris Piggott has moved to work in the firm’s St Paul’s Square office. Chris...

Concern as Covid surge risks employment tribunal backlog

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Employment disputes will take longer to resolve if the resurgent coronavirus creates a tribunal backlog, a lawyer has warned. Chris Piggott, partner at Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors, said employment tribunals were still trying to catch up - after almost...

Landlords and tenants warned of pitfalls in rent arrears rules

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Landlords hoping to finally recoup billions of pounds in outstanding rent following coronavirus lockdowns are being warned they face a raft of hurdles and pitfalls. Civil litigation solicitor Rachel Chambers said that new legislation going through...

Office Christmas parties need same Covid safeguards as workplace

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A Worcestershire employment lawyer is warning bosses to treat the work Christmas party in the same way as the workplace when it comes to the risk of Covid-19. Specialist Kate Jones has issued the warning following reports that many businesses have cancelled...

Appointment of Danielle Elcock

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mfg Solicitors has appointed a new expert conveyancer to its growing Residential Property team. Experienced property specialist and licensed conveyancer Danielle Elcock has joined the firm’s Telford office where she will assist buyers and sellers with...

Admired Shropshire lawyer retires as next generation steps up

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A widely respected Shropshire lawyer will retire next month after almost five decades in the legal profession. Commercial property expert Michael Payne is set to retire as a partner at law firm mfg Solicitors after a successful career which has spanned 48...

Partner appointment - Liz Hulland

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A Ludlow legal firm has bolstered its Residential Property department with the appointment of a new specialist partner. Liz Hulland has joined Corve Street-based mfg Solicitors and will work across Ludlow and the wider county advising the firm’s...

Popular Kidderminster lawyer to retire after 45-year career

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A respected Kidderminster solicitor is set to pass on the baton to the next generation after over four decades in the legal profession. Commercial property expert Peter Copsey, a consultant and former partner and vice chairman at law firm mfg Solicitors,...

Link up announced with Bromsgrove's Primrose Hospice

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A Bromsgrove law firm is set to support a local hospice for the next 12 months as part of a new charity partnership. Staff at mfg Solicitors have voted for Primrose Hospice to be its local charity for the next year with a variety of events planned to...

Alert on NHS staff exodus following Covid vaccination decision

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One of the region’s leading employment lawyers has warned there is a risk some frontline NHS workers may leave the profession following the government’s decision to make Covid vaccines mandatory. The warning comes from employment expert Sally...

Flexible working requests a "double-edged sword" for employers

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A Midlands lawyer is urging employers to settle flexible working requests with their staff as soon as they start work, amid concerns changes to the law could lead to a surge in claims. Darryll Thomas said the switch to home-working for many during the...

DIY wills a "false economy" as final wishes disputed in court

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A Midlands lawyer is warning people about the dangers of DIY wills, amid an increase in contested probate cases. Will Jones, an associate and wills specialist at law firm mfg Solicitors, said more and more estates were being disputed in court – with a...

Fire and re-hire schemes risk costing more than they save

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A Midlands employment lawyer has warned the region’s businesses not to follow in the footsteps of major firms that have implemented harsh ‘fire and re-hire schemes,’ unless it is a last resort. Kate Jones, an associate at mfg Solicitors,...

Law firm expands private client team

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A Midlands law firm has expanded its private client division following an increase in demand for services such as will writing, probate and power of attorney. mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of Tristan Lewis as a senior associate, with Will...

Lasting Power of Attorney overhaul 'open to abuse and fraud'

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Plans to overhaul the system for seeking Lasting Power of Attorney risk leaving vulnerable people open to abuse and fraud, a leading wills and probate lawyer has warned. Tristan Lewis has responded to a government consultation on the changes, expressing his...

Discrimination case sends flexible working warning

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The high-profile case of an estate agent who won a sex discrimination claim against her employer highlights the importance of businesses considering flexible working requests seriously, says a Midlands employment lawyer. Kate Jones, an associate at law firm...

Commercial property team boosted with partner appointment

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Midlands legal firm mfg Solicitors has expanded its commercial property team with the appointment of a new partner. Experienced lawyer Beth Margetson has joined mfg, bringing with her many years of expertise on all aspects of commercial property, including...

Law firm's family team expands after growth in demand

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A Midlands law firm has expanded its family division amid rising demand for its services including advice around cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements. mfg Solicitors has welcomed newly-qualified lawyers Amy McGowan-Docherty and Katie Banks to its...

Good Grief Cafe returns to in person meetings

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A Ludlow-based group for bereaved families to support each other following the loss of loved ones has re-united in person for the first time following the end of Covid restrictions. Led by Ludlow solicitor Janna Vigar, Hands Together Ludlow’s The Good...

Covid Bounce Back Loans a "debt mountain" for businesses

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Billions of pounds worth of loans to help small and medium sized enterprises survive the coronavirus pandemic are a “debt mountain” businesses should start to pay off as soon as possible. That is the message from leading corporate and commercial...

Employers warned to check contracts on hybrid and home working

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In light of the Government’s decision to end the requirement to work from home, employers have been urged to check their contracts of employment before calling on staff to stop working remotely. Midlands employment lawyer Sally Morris said firms may...

Don't cut corners in scramble to fill vacant posts

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Businesses looking to recruit and fill vacancies as the UK emerges from lockdown are being warned not to cut corners when it comes to their legal duties. Midlands employment lawyer Darryll Thomas has said firms in the region are likely to be advertising...

Lawyer reminds homeowners as Stamp Duty holiday rules change

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A Midlands property lawyer has reminded homeowners that the Government’s Stamp Duty holiday will continue after this month despite thresholds being changed. Conveyancing expert Sharon Lerry fears that some buyers and sellers in the county believe that...

Employment lawyer warns care home sector over mandatory vaccines

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A leading employment lawyer has alerted care home owners that they must not sidestep the Government’s expected compulsory vaccination programme for frontline care home workers. The warning comes from Sally Morris as senior Whitehall figures are...

Sally Morris warns care home sector over mandatory vaccines

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A leading employment lawyer has alerted care home owners that they must not sidestep the Government’s expected compulsory vaccination programme for frontline care home workers. The warning comes from Sally Morris as senior Whitehall figures are...

Annual leave and paid holiday no longer "use it or lose it"

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Employees are being reminded they are now legally entitled to carry over up to 20 days of annual leave to the next two financial years under changes to working time regulations. Midlands employment lawyer Kate Jones said the move, introduced because of the...

Wedding rules risk rows between couples and venues

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Engaged couples across the West Midlands are facing difficult discussions with their wedding venues following the relaxation of coronavirus rules. Commercial litigation lawyer Jessica McSorley, from law firm mfg Solicitors, has warned that while many people...

mfg Solicitors announces ten partner and associate promotions

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Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the promotions of ten specialists following another year of growth across a variety of departments. Award-winning farming expert Alexandra Phillips is promoted to partner within the firm’s...

Employment lawyer issues IR35 alert to Midlands firms

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A leading Midlands employment lawyer has warned businesses across the region that sweeping changes to rules on using contractors have now come into force. The alert has been issued by Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at law firm mfg Solicitors,...