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Shoosmiths' key role as bank acquires asset finance arm
Restructuring and insolvency specialists at Shoosmiths have played a key role in a bank's purchase of another's asset finance business.
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010

IT legal advice for leading health research body
Shoosmiths has recently provided IT legal advice for medical research funding body Wellcome Trust.
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Shoosmiths part of coveted £35m deal success
Shoosmiths corporate specialists have helped ensure the success of the £35m buyout of software producer Amtech.
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010

Suzanne is new pensions partner
Suzanne Burrell has joined national law firm Shoosmiths as a partner and pensions specialist.
Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2010

Head of planning has voice in UK-wide debate
The head of Shoosmiths' planning law group is among the leading voices in a UK-wide debate on the future of planning and development.
Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010

Shoosmiths to provide English Heritage legal advice
Shoosmiths is to provide full service legal advice to English Heritage.
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010

Adverse weather conditions
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010

Massive corporate manslaughter fines could bankrupt firms
Corporate manslaughter fines - some running to millions of pounds - could put companies out of business, according to Shoosmiths.
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010

Charlotte makes new decade's first Hot 100
Shoosmiths partner and private client specialist Charlotte Dunn has made the legal sector's prestigious Hot 100 list for 2010.
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010

Shoosmiths wins Victim Support work ahead of eight rivals
Shoosmiths is to provide human resources legal advice to Victim Support.
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010

Shoosmiths is Leasing Life top law firm
Shoosmiths has been voted top law firm at a leading asset finance journal’s annual awards.
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009

Shoosmiths serves up seasonal treat for Shelter
Shoosmiths has been helping homelessnes charity Shelter serve up something tasty this Christmas.
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009

Wheelchair rugby raises charity awareness
Staff at national law firm Shoosmiths played a game of wheelchair rugby to raise awareness of Aspire, its nominated local charity of the year.
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009

Downturn is perfect time for TEM
Businesses could save up to 30% of their annual telecoms budget by turning to Telecommunications Expense Management (TEM).
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009

Shoosmiths' Fuller is marine 'star'
The latest editions of the legal sector's leading directories have heaped praise on Shoosmiths marine lawyer Louise Fuller.
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009

Continuity strategy is a must - or risk going out of business
IT specialists at Shoosmiths are urging companies to invest in continuity plans, after figures revealed that more than half of businesses go bust two years after losing critical date through a crisis.
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009

Prince's Trust young business people to get free legal advice
Shoosmiths and in-house lawyers from Hewlett-Packard are to provide free legal advice for young business people.
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009

Corporate manslaughter fines 'should not be linked to turnover'
Corporate manslaughter fines should not be linked to an organisation's turnover, according to sentencing experts.
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009

Businesses urged to stay ahead of employment law changes
Businesses have been urged to stay on top of significant changes to employment law, including the repeal of the statutory dispute resolution procedures.
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009

Shoosmiths wins prestigious FT award
National law firm Shoosmiths is a winner in the prestigious FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2009 - at the first time of asking.
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009

Shoosmiths raises funds for Aspire
National law firm Shoosmiths has pledged to raise £25,000 for Aspire, its nominated local charity of the year.
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009

Shoosmiths secures commercial property advisory role
Commercial property specialists from the Thames Valley office of national law firm Shoosmiths have been selected by McKay Securities PLC to become their principal real estate legal adviser.
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2009

Shoosmiths' three deals in 10 days for Octopus
Corporate specialists from national law firm Shoosmiths have advised Octopus Ventures Limited (Octopus) on a hat-trick of deals in just 10 days.
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009

Shoosmiths' key role in Tesco/Fortis insurance tie-up
Corporate, commercial and employment lawyers from Shoosmiths have helped client Fortis Insurance forge a new partnership with Tesco Personal Finance to provide insurance products.
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009

Parents are e-tailers' best weapon in under age access battle
Parents could be online retailers' best way of preventing under age children buying illegal and age-restricted products.
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2009

Shoosmiths shortlisted in prestigious FT awards
National law firm Shoosmiths has been shortlisted in the prestigious FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2009.
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009

Landlord warning after tenant wins compensation
Landlords are being warned they face court action if they fail to tell tenants about their intentions.
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009

Shoosmiths is perfect fit for women's clothing client
Shoosmiths is to provide employment law advice to women's fashion retailer Jacques Vert.
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009

New asbestos survey regime heralds strict obligations
Those responsible for protecting others from deadly asbestos in buildings will soon have strict new guidelines to follow.
Date: Wed, 05 Aug 2009

Make websites compliant or face criminal charges warning
Internet retailers are being warned to ensure their websites comply with regulations – or risk committing a criminal offence.
Date: Mon, 03 Aug 2009

Safeguarding development projects in a post-crunch economy
Shoosmiths, Allsop LLP and Barton Willmore have co-hosted a breakfast briefing aimed at developers and investors, examining ways to preserve development projects in a post-crunch economy.
Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009

Wedding season could become even more taxing
People who give cash as a wedding present could be taxed, national law firm Shoosmiths has warned.
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009

Shoosmiths wins inaugural litigation team award
Shoosmiths has been named Litigation Team of the Year at the prestigious Credit Today Awards 2009 - at the first time of asking.
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009

Falling asset prices could reduce your Inheritance Tax
Falling house and share values are worrying thousands of people planning to leave an inheritance - but national law firm Shoosmiths believes the recession could actually save them money through paying less Inheritance Tax.
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009

Carbon reduction scheme poses risks to business
Shoosmiths will host a free seminar to ease the fears of Thames Valley businesses concerned about risks posed by the Government's Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC).
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009

Shoosmiths backs Regus’ Get Started initiative with free legal helpline
National law firm Shoosmiths has helped Regus – the leading global provider of innovative workspace solutions – set up a free legal helpline service for its customers, including those on its Get Started programme.
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009

Caution urged ahead of guidance on EU procurement ruling
Planning and procurement specialists at national law firm Shoosmiths have urged caution ahead of government guidelines aimed at clarifying European law on development scheme procurement.
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009

Finance specialist Chris brings wealth of experience
Shoosmiths has boosted its corporate team with the recruitment of partner Chris McClure.
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009

Tread carefully as 'green' computing defies recession
'Green' computing is defying the recession as more IT companies use it as a way to promote their products and services.
Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009

Shoosmiths-sponsored report could prompt better spinal care
A report sponsored by Shoosmiths could prompt improved treatment for spinal injury sufferers.
Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009

Shoosmiths announces first female chief executive
National firm Shoosmiths has announced that litigation partner Claire Rowe will become chief executive on 1 August 2009, picking up the baton from Paul Stothard who has stepped down after seven years in the role.
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009

Law Lords' ramp ruling ends threat of legal action
Companies and organisations cannot be sued by staff injured when using equipment not provided or maintained by their employer.
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009

Avoid falling out with your software developer
Businesses that fail to agree intellectual property rights (IPRs) with software developers can expect a messy falling out later in the relationship.
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009

Second time around as Shoosmiths wins RoSPA award
Shoosmiths has scooped a remarkable RoSPA award double.
Date: Mon, 18 May 2009

Pleural plaques: Government consultation results delayed again
It looks unlikely that results of the Government consultation into how people diagnosed with pleural plaques can compensated will be known before Parliament’s summer break.
Date: Fri, 08 May 2009

Receivables recruit reunited
Shoosmiths' Manchester office continues to grow, with the recruitment of another finance litigation specialist.
Date: Wed, 06 May 2009

Shoosmiths in line for RoSPA award
Shoosmiths has been nominated for a prestigious RoSPA award.
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009

Welcome for Euro-wide trade mark fee cut
Europe-wide business are to have protecting their intellectual property (IP) made cheaper, in a move welcomed by Shoosmiths.
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009

Think carefully before protecting business-critical software
Users of business-critical software should consider protecting it against the effects of the recession.
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009

Shoosmiths backs move to recognise cohabiting couples
More people are choosing to cohabit rather than get married, according to new government statistics.
Date: Fri, 03 Apr 2009

Shoosmiths helps pave way for regeneration scheme
Shoosmiths property specialists have helped pave the way for a major town centre regeneration project.
Date: Thu, 02 Apr 2009

Project bank accounts afford protection from recession
Developers and contractors feeling threatened by the recession should seek innovative ways to protect themselves.
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009

Encryption may not be key to data protection
Businesses are being urged to protect their commercially sensitive data or fall foul of data laws.
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009

Amend Wills to reflect falling share and property values
The recession means Will beneficiaries could be left with shares and property worth much less than when the Will was written.
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009

PIQs join HIPs in property sale paper trail
Homeowners who want to sell their property after 6 April must have a Home Information Pack (HIP) in place before it goes on the market.
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009

Backbone in place as Manchester growth continues
Shoosmiths is to make three significant new appointments at its recently-opened Manchester office.
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009

Defer registering your LPA and save £30
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) forms are to be made cheaper and simpler, a specialist lawyer has announced.
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009

Shoosmiths welcomes call for NHS apologies
National law firm Shoosmiths has welcomed calls for the NHS to make meaningful apologies when mistakes are made.
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009

Beware buying personal data, companies warned
Shoosmiths is warning companies they face legal action for buying personal data.
Date: Fri, 06 Mar 2009

Anastasia's arrival adds to IP quality
Shoosmiths' intellectual property (IP) team has got a new member.
Date: Wed, 04 Mar 2009

Talk of death need not be taboo
People should stop treating death as taboo, and start talking about it.
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009

Mother and daughter exit family firm after 23 years
Shoosmiths has helped the mother and daughter founders of a day care nursery chain sell their shares, 23 years after starting the business.
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009

Shoosmiths secures homes permission for landowner client
Shoosmiths' planning team has helped secure permission on appeal for a mixed use development of more than 1,000 homes, retail facilities and new community facilities, in Derbyshire.
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009

Legacy change could alleviate financial hardship
More money will go to married couples and civil partners whose loved ones die without leaving a Will.
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009

Shoosmiths private client team boosted
Shoosmiths’ private client team has been boosted with the arrival of a new partner who joins their Northampton office.
Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2009

New guide could help struggling homeowners
A new Shoosmiths guide for buy-to-let landlords could help desperate-to-move homeowners.
Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009

Shoosmiths fashions stronger ties with designers
Shoosmiths - which boasts Chloé and Jimmy Choo among its clients - has strengthened its ties with the fashion industry.
Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009

Support Action Mesothelioma Day: 27 February 2009
A lawyer at national law firm Shoosmiths is urging people to support a special day aimed at raising awareness of an asbestos-linked cancer.
Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2009

Legal advice could help smooth path of young love
Loved-up young couples who use St Valentine's Day as the signal to take the plunge and move in together might want to take legal advice first.
Date: Sun, 01 Feb 2009

Credit crunch renders Wills obsolete
Thousands of Wills have been rendered obsolete by the economic downturn.
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009

Protect against credit crunch with tight new contracts
Businesses are being urged to draft tight new contracts to help protect themselves against the effects of the credit crunch.
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009

Shoosmiths' Sean is Dealmaker of the Year
Sean Wright, head of Shoosmiths Corporate finance team in the South, has been named Dealmaker of the Year at the prestigious Solent Deals Awards.
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009

Shoosmiths partner hits the Hot 100
Shoosmiths partner and housing specialist Andy Ballard has hit the prestigious Lawyer Hot 100 for 2009.
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2009

Food businesses warned about bogus penalties
The Food Standards Agency has put out a warning to food business operators about bogus letters, claiming to be from the FSA, demanding payment for alleged breaches of Food Safety Regulations.
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008

Shoosmiths volunteers to help HIV/Aids victims in South Africa
National law firm Shoosmiths is sending a team of four charity volunteers to a South African centre for HIV/AIDS sufferers.
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008

Businesses urged to beware 'clickwrap' trap
Businesses ordering or installing computer software could find themselves in a legal tangle with 'clickwrap' agreements
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008

Rossi is Shoosmiths-sponsored Man of the Year
MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi was named Shoosmiths-sponsored Man of the Year, at this year’s Motorcycle News Awards.
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008

Shoosmiths is key ingredient in £3.5m dairy deal
Shoosmiths has helped an award-winning Midlands cheese maker strengthen its business.
Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008

Self-confessed 'IT geek' now a published author
Solicitor and self-proclaimed 'IT geek' Alex Newson has become an author.
Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008

Don’t rip out your phone lines just yet
Businesses should weigh up the pros and cons of new internet-based communication systems before ripping out their phone lines.
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008

Compliance could add up to Christmas cheer for retailers
Credit crunch-hit retailers wishing for a Merry Christmas should start by complying with new laws aimed at protecting consumers, Shoosmiths believes.
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008

Test case success for asbestos victims
Asbestos sufferers have today won a High Court test case that will help other victims secure compensation.
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008

Unprepared firms risk large fines in immigration shake-up
Businesses are being urged to prepare for immigration’s biggest shake-up for 45 years or risk fines for employing illegal workers.
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008

Financial services leader is new Shoosmiths client
Shoosmiths is to handle key areas of legal work for LV=, the financial services provider formerly known as Liverpool Victoria.
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008

Asbestos could pose threat to public sector workers
Public sector workers could be among thousands more people exposed to the dangers of asbestos than at first thought.
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008

Shoosmiths Manchester expansion gathers momentum
Within weeks of announcing plans to open in Manchester, Shoosmiths has made two further appointments, taking the team launching the new office in January next year to nine.
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008

OFT leaves doorstep sellers out in the cold
Consumers who have second thoughts after a call from utilities salesmen or who feel they could have agreed a better building quote now have the right to cancel contracts within seven days of signing up.
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008

Don't fall victim to corporate ID theft
Increasing numbers of businesses are falling victim to identity theft, Shoosmiths has warned.
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008

New face of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award found at Shoosmiths
A solicitor from national law firm Shoosmiths has been selected by youth charity, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) to become one of the faces of its new brand.
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008

Shoosmiths builds on ING relationship
The national law firm’s Lender Services unit will give recoveries, litigation, and general consumer credit advice.
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008

Law firm Shoosmiths to open in Manchester with lender services team
National law firm Shoosmiths has announced plans to open a new office in Manchester within the next three months, establishing the firm’s first base in the North West.
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008

Change home ownership to help next generation
Householders are being urged to change the way they own their homes if they are to provide for their children.
Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2008

Businesses urged to protect workers or face legal action
Businesses are being urged to protect their staff by carrying out workplace risk assessments – or face legal action.
Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2008

Shoosmiths opens debate on Open Source Software
National law firm Shoosmiths has brought together some of the world’s leading IT figures to discuss the impact of Open Source Software (OSS).
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008

Shoosmiths helps clients plan for a better future
National law firm Shoosmiths and accountants Chantrey Vellacott DFK have teamed-up to hold seminars aimed to help anyone concerned with tax planning.
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008

Three joiners take corporate team into double figures
Shoosmiths’ Nottingham corporate finance team has reached double figures with the recruitment of three new young lawyers.
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008

Shoosmiths among top five most dynamic law firms
Shoosmiths is among the top five most progressive and dynamic law firms in the UK.
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008

Shoosmiths' office angel
Nottingham-based legal PA Marie Mann is celebrating after being named as a regional winner of the Office Angel PA National Awards.
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008

Lawyers reunited
Former colleagues Sara Hunt and Kathryn Turner are working together again, boosting Shoosmiths’ expanding personal injury and clinical negligence, in Birmingham.
Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2008

New head of restructuring and insolvency at Shoosmiths
National law firm Shoosmiths has invested further in its Birmingham restructuring and insolvency team with the appointment of a new partner.
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008

Loophole closure tip-off from Shoosmiths
National law firm Shoosmiths has warned employers that they will shortly no longer be able to use tips given to staff to discharge the obligation to pay the national minimum wage.
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008

Law society looks to Shoosmiths for new president
Shoosmiths solicitor Vicky Meek has been appointed president of the Northamptonshire Law Society.
Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2008

BTSS appoints new chairman from Shoosmiths
Shoosmiths is celebrating the appointment of trainee Ricky Patel to the position of chairman of the Birmingham Trainee Solicitor Society (BTSS).
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008

New team is response to public sector shared services trend
The rise in public sector shared services projects has prompted Shoosmiths to set up a specialist team to handle the work.
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008

Product liability warning
Faulty company products will now be caught by the new offence of Corporate Manslaughter, introduced by the Corporate Manslaughter and Culpable Homicide Act 2007.
Date: Tue, 06 May 2008

Wedding cash gifts could be taxable
As the most popular season for weddings approaches, families should be aware that gifts of cash for the happy couple could be taxable.
Date: Tue, 06 May 2008

Shoosmiths shortlisted for prestigious consumer credit award
Shoosmiths has been shortlisted in this year’s prestigious Credit Today Awards.
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008

Shoosmiths donates ventilators to Great Ormond Street Hospital
Staff at national law firm Shoosmiths have raised £67,000 to buy two new ventilators for the intensive care unit at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008

New Friday event hits all the right notes
Young professionals from Milton Keynes enjoyed the second successful ‘New Friday’ event with over 70 people attending an Open Mic evening.
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008

Law firm boosts UK’s busiest air ambulance fundraising
Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) has kicked off the new fund raising season with two new marquees, thanks to the generosity of a local law firm.
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008

Shoosmiths promotes ten new partners
National law firm Shoosmiths has promoted a record 36 lawyers from 1 May. Among them are ten new partners, taking the number of partners and partner-equivalents at the firm to 113.
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008

Shoosmiths advises Spokes on its move to become a Community Interest Company
A corporate team from law firm Shoosmiths has secured a brighter future for a Worcestershire-based business by helping it become a Community Interest Company.
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008

Jimmy Choo obtains favourable settlement against Office
Office, the High Street footwear retailer, has agreed to pay almost £7,500 and destroy over 1300 pairs of shoes after Jimmy Choo claimed that Office had copied its famous “Metallic Framed” heel.
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008

Shoosmiths raises a glass to pubco win
Shoosmiths is to handle all leasing work for Marston’s Pub Company after winning a competitive pitch against several rival law firms.
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008

Shoosmiths sows seeds for agricultural supplier’s growth
Corporate experts at national law firm Shoosmiths have helped rejuvenate a 140-year-old agricultural and groundcare equipment sales business.
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008

Unfair and aggressive trading practices to be outlawed
A crackdown on aggressive selling will for the first time prohibit businesses from adopting ‘unfair trading practices’ and see more than 30 specific types of business methods blacklisted in a move to protect consumers.
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008

Shoosmiths seven secure Switchback for client
A seven-strong team of Shoosmiths lawyers has helped secure a £9m office space deal for a leading South East investment client.
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008

Shoosmiths plots course through complex site purchase
Property specialists at national law firm Shoosmiths have completed a major acquisition for niche housebuilder Palace Homes.
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008

Recruitment hat-trick strengthens commercial property team
Three new recruits have strengthened Shoosmiths’ commercial property team.
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008

Shoosmiths advises on tripartite Shared Services deal
Northamptonshire County Council and Cambridgeshire County Council have entered into a ground-breaking multi-million pound agreement with Fujitsu Services for an IT platform which will enable the two Councils to share back office transactional services.
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008

Employers could be liable for equipment in private homes
Thousands of companies and organisations could be sued by staff injured even when using equipment not provided or maintained by their employer.
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008

Shoosmiths wins more Thomas Cook work
Shoosmiths has beaten stiff competition to land more work for travel giant Thomas Cook UK & Ireland.
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008

Shoosmiths launches new finance litigation and regulatory team in Birmingham
National firm Shoosmiths has launched a new finance litigation and regulatory service in Birmingham with the appointment of a team of four from BPE Solicitors.
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008

Shoosmiths helps secure £77.5m for Birmingham landmark
Shoosmiths has helped a Midlands developer secure £77.5m to invest in one of Birmingham’s landmark office buildings.
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008

Shoosmiths’ biggest, strongest team will jet to Cannes
National law firm Shoosmiths is preparing to send its biggest and strongest team of lawyers to the annual gathering of the property world’s movers and shakers, in Cannes.
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008

Shoosmiths strikes the perfect balance
Shoosmiths has struck the perfect work-life balance for its employees, according to the judges of a prestigious city awards scheme.
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008

Shoosmiths arms IT staff with ITIL qualification
National law firm Shoosmiths has invested further in the training needs of its 50 strong IT team by training all staff to ITIL Foundation level as part of its on-going initiative to operate its IT department in line with ITIL best practices.
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008

Residential landlords alert after scalded baby death inquest
Shoosmiths is urging residential landlords to heed warnings about the dangers of hot water systems after an inquest into the death of a severely scalded 10-month-old baby said the tragedy could have been avoided.
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008

Not just parents juggling work and caring - Shoosmiths
Carers who juggle work with looking after someone disabled or elderly have had their situation acknowledged by a European ruling, according to national law firm Shoosmiths.
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008

New recruit helps corporate keep growing
Shoosmiths’ Birmingham corporate team continues its rapid growth with the addition of a new solicitor.
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2008

Shoosmiths gives copycats the boot
A London-based retailer has agreed to remove more than 130 pairs of boots from sale and donate them to Oxfam after designer Georgina Goodman claimed it had copied one of her styles.
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008

New arrival is evidence of Shoosmiths private client growth
Northamptonshire private client lawyer Susan Sorrie has joined national law firm Shoosmiths.
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008

Suppliers urged to safeguard goods in tough trading climate
Suppliers are being warned to protect their goods amid predictions of a tough trading climate in 2008.
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008

Lynne Burns runs for Cancer Research UK
Shoosmiths secretary Lynne "Burns is limbering up in preparation for the BUPA Great South Run, in support of the charity that helped to save her life.
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007

Hat-trick of prestigious client wins for Milton Keynes’ pension law team
Shoosmiths’ Milton Keynes-based pension law specialists are continuing to enjoy spectacular success adding three high profile international signings to an already impressive client base.
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007

Shoosmiths wins Moto commercial and property work
Following a panel review, motorway services operator Moto has appointed national firm Shoosmiths to its panel of advisors handling commercial contracts and property work.
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007

Shoosmiths scoops accolades
Commitment to corporate citizenship and genuinely putting its brand values into practice has secured national law firm Shoosmiths two prestigious awards.
Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2007

Fraudsters targeting IT wholesalers to rake in millions of pounds a day
IT companies are among the top targets for fraudsters stealing around £4 million a day from UK businesses.
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007

Community Infrastructure Levy could be short-lived
The head of planning at national law firm Shoosmiths believes the Government’s long-awaited Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Regulations could prove short-lived.
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