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up2date news for social housing -11 May11 May 2012

Our Social Housing team considers how amendments to the complaints process (Localism Act 2011) will work in practice.

employment law news - May03 May 2012

In this issue: ruling on retirement age and the need for a degree, quick dismissal and compromise agreements, restrictive covenants, comments on Facebook, resignations and disclosure of information.

latest news

firm's head of franchising promoted to partner16 May 2012

Blake Lapthorn is pleased to announce that the head of its nationally ranked Franchising team, Sheilah Mackie, has been promoted to partner.

firm continues growth with the appointment of three partners16 May 2012

Blake Lapthorn is pleased to announce the appointment of three new partners, Sheilah Mackie, Mike Wilson and Dr Jock Mackenzie.