Brabners

🎉🥇 We're officially the best law firm to work for in the UK — for the second year in a row. That's according to Best Companies, whose annual awards recognise commitment to people and workplace engagement. We're also recognised as the sixth best large company to work for in the UK, jumping up five places from our position in 2023. In the North West table, we're now the 17th best company to work for overall, improving our position from 22nd last year. We're also regarded as the best company to work for in Yorkshire — an accolade that we're hugely proud of, given that we only opened our Leeds office at 1 City Square in November 2022. 🙏 We'd like to wish a huge thank you to ALL OUR PEOPLE. You're the ones who make Brabners a truly stand-out place to work and we’re thrilled that the new Best Companies rankings reflect this once again. ➡ Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4KzfZhE #2024BigReveal

🏭 The skills gap is one of the most pressing issues for the UK’s manufacturing industry — but what can employers do to identify and retain talent? Ikram Malik, Partner and Head of Business Immigration spoke to the Northern Automotive Alliance to explain how business immigration can help the North’s automotive sector to develop a healthy talent pipeline with key legal considerations for businesses. ➡ Take a look: https://lnkd.in/ewwyCsu5 ➡ Explore our expertise in business immigration: https://lnkd.in/eENWrhEB #skillsgap #manufacturing #automotive

🌱🌻 We're proud to have supported an allotment at Rotunda this year. Back in March, our colleague-led sustainability group gathered over 30 of us to help renovate the allotment space with new beds and poly tunnels. 🙌 Rotunda College & Community Hub has been serving the community in Kirkdale, Liverpool for over 30 years, with a mission to lead on social regeneration. From its Grade II listed Georgian terraces, the charity provides education courses as well as a nursery, café, wellbeing garden, community hub and more. 🥕🍅 We've thoroughly enjoyed getting involved with the allotment throughout the year and look forward to returning in 2025 for the first growing season. 📸 Take a look at some of our favourite moments. 📸 👉 Find out more about Rotunda: https://lnkd.in/eFBHTpx9 🌍 As a B Corp and purpose-led independent law firm, we believe that business has a responsibility to bring about positive and lasting change. More on sustainability: https://lnkd.in/e3Gisbzu

🎄🥂 What a night to remember 🎄🥂 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night at our inaugural ‘Jingle & Mingle’ cocktail party. 🎩🐇✨ There was magic in the air as we celebrated another incredible year with a fantastic group of valued clients and contacts over festive cocktails and canapés. We’re so grateful for the special relationships we've built in our mission to make the difference for our clients, people and communities and look forward to continuing our journey together in 2025 — and beyond.

👏 We’re proud to share that Lynette Smith, our Head of Learning & Development, has been named as one of the O Shaped O Listers 2025. Lynette was selected from over 130 nominations for the first ever O List which showcases individuals who are making a difference to improving the legal profession for those who are in it, those who use it and those who are entering it. ➡ Find out more about The O Listers 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/ecepYQuV ➡ Learn more about our early law careers and opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eTT_Fcfj Congratulations, Lynette. 👏

🔥🧯 In 2019, over 50% of care homes inspected by the London Fire Brigade failed basic checks for fire safety. Care homes must ensure that the health, safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff are protected at all times. Those that fail to meet their legal obligations risk prosecution by the CQC — resulting in unlimited fines and/or prison sentences. Here, Allana Edwards and Matthew Coles share 5 key fire safety areas that residential care homes must manage to ensure compliance with the relevant health and safety regulations. 👉 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/d2qpS5X5 ➡ Our health and safety law expertise: https://lnkd.in/eUkBhCZ6

💭 How does an initial health and safety status review work? When you start working with our Brabners Protect team, we'll conduct an initial status review to understand current processes, identify hazards and create a bespoke action plan for your business to ensure compliance. 👉 Consultant David Collins explains more: https://lnkd.in/eaduXYNp 👉 Find out more about Brabners Protect: https://lnkd.in/ed6vQDvS #healthandsafety #buildingsafety #compliance

🦺⚠ Health and safety law applies to every business. Yet not all businesses and directors are aware of the responsibilities to ensure compliance — and the risks associated with any failures to comply. Here, Claire Burrows and Alex Walton provide an easy-to-understand guide to health and safety law in England and Wales — with examples. ➡ Read the guide: https://lnkd.in/edC3rKx6 👉 Find out more about our health and safety solutions: https://lnkd.in/eU3vfX3y

🏡💰 Estate planning is crucial to ensure that you and your loved ones are protected, both now and in the future. If you're feeling anxious about the changes to pensions and Inheritance Tax (IHT) announced in the Autumn Budget, or just don't know where to start, we can help. Estate Review is our tailored estate planning service where experts from our Brabners Personal team will review your circumstances, estate and goals to get you on the right track. Talk to us today for personalised, straightforward legal advice that doesn’t result in spiralling costs. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVHnZMJr

🧒📢 The Family Justice Council has published new guidance on responding to a child’s unexplained reluctance, resistance or refusal to spend time with a parent and allegations of alienating behaviour. Here, specialist children and family law solicitor Kirsten Grotte Tomlinson outlines exactly what parental alienation is and how it’s proved in law. 👉 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/evW-KHWb ➡ Explore our family law expertise: https://lnkd.in/d6PuJbVw