News Centre | News Archive
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Shaping development on Teesside
Date:22 Jul 11
Developers and land owners are being given a chance to help to shape the future of development on Teesside.
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Firm advises on ground-breaking property partnership
Date:22 Jul 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway has advised on the formation of a strategic partnership between Barratt Homes and Peel Group to develop a series of housing schemes across the North.
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Law firm’s Yorkshire property team makes its mark
Date:21 Jul 11
The specialist property team at the Leeds office of law firm Ward Hadaway has advised on over £200m worth of deals over the past year.
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Leading commercial lawyer gives further boost for Ward Hadaway
Date:20 Jul 11
Ward Hadaway has further strengthened its line-up with the recruitment of a leading commercial lawyer with extensive experience in the energy, utilities, chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors.
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The issues of relocating with children
Date:14 Jul 11
Teresa Davidson, Associate in the Family and Matrimonial team at Ward Hadaway, looks at the issues associated with divorced parents looking to relocate.
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Companies warned to watch their waste
Date:11 Jul 11
Businesses and organisations are being warned to keep a close watch on their waste or risk falling foul of tougher new regulations.
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Law firm’s Gift is community’s Gain
Date:06 Jul 11
Employees from law firm Ward Hadaway swapped legislation for cultivation when they took part in a charity event on Tyneside.
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B Day: the Bribery Act comes into force
Date:01 Jul 11
The Bribery Act comes into force on 1 July 2011. Has your business implemented the requisite compliance measures?
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Date:29 Jun 11
Corporate finance lawyers at Ward Hadaway have advised on over £720m worth of transactions during the past year as the deals market shows tentative signs of revival.
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Ward Hadaway sees annual turnover rise
Date:24 Jun 11
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has seen its annual turnover climb as it looks to increase its presence across the region.
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Nine promoted to Associate at Ward Hadaway
Date:14 Jun 11
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has promoted nine of its lawyers to the position of Associate.
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Statement on the Bonas Group Pension Scheme
Date:13 Jun 11
Ward Hadaway has issued the following statement on the Bonas Group Pension Scheme case.
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Ward Hadaway helps on pioneering green housing scheme
Date:10 Jun 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played its part on a multi-million pound eco-friendly housing development.
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Ward Hadaway advises on $255m international deal
Date:19 May 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway has advised on a $255m international deal involving two of the world’s leading food commodities companies.
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Law surgeries to put music businesses on sound footing
Date:17 May 11
Free legal surgeries are being offered by law firm Ward Hadaway to attendees at one of the UK’s leading music festivals and conferences.
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A helping hand on angel funding
Date:16 May 11
Some of the North’s leading venture capital, corporate finance and legal professionals will be giving a down to earth guide to venture capital funding later this month.
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Five star line-up for specialist corporate team
Date:14 May 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway has expanded its specialist owner-managed businesses (OMB) corporate team with the recruitment of experienced solicitor Charlie Fielding.
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Ward Hadaway boosts anti-fraud team
Date:12 May 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway has strengthened its NHS and commercial anti-fraud team with the recruitment of solicitor Rachael Douthwaite as recent research shows fraud levels on the rise.
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Law firm scores Premier League charity success
Date:10 May 11
Trainee solicitors from leading North law firm Ward Hadaway scored a notable success with their fund-raising efforts for Premier League football club Sunderland AFC’s charitable foundation.
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Six of the best promoted to partnership
Date:20 Apr 11
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has promoted six of its lawyers to the position of partner.
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Ward Hadaway sponsors Liverpool Sound City 2011
Date:20 Apr 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway has signed up as a sponsor for one of the UK’s leading festivals and conferences.
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We’ve written the book on dealmaking – again
Date:19 Apr 11
One of the North’s top corporate lawyers has again put together the definitive dealmakers’ guide for UK law firms.
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Ward Hadaway joins new Brain Injury Group network
Date:18 Apr 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway has been selected to join a new national network which aims to provide all-round support and advice to brain injury sufferers.
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Firm’s young stars rise to charity challenge
Date:12 Apr 11
Young people in the North East have over 10,000 reasons to thank young solicitors at one of the region’s leading law firms.
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Law firm gets creative with funding seminar
Date:07 Apr 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway has been helping creative and digital enterprises in the North West learn more about getting access to potentially vital funding.
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Code change could boost job creation
Date:05 Apr 11
Companies looking to do more work in the public sector have been boosted by a change in employment rules, according to a leading law firm.
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Corporate hospitality faces potential hit from Bribery Act
Date:31 Mar 11
Companies looking to entertain clients via corporate hospitality events will have to take a serious look at their plans to avoid falling foul of new anti-bribery laws, a leading law firm had warned.
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Abbey Business Contracts wins Yorkshire Fastest 50
Date:29 Mar 11
It was a double celebration for Abbey Business Contracts at the Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards, organised and sponsored by law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Safety first for new partner at Ward Hadaway
Date:09 Mar 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway has strengthened its health and safety and environment teams with the recruitment of partner Kirsty Gomersal.
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Made to measure advice on designer’s latest project
Date:08 Mar 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway is helping an award-winning celebrity interior designer with an iconic Yorkshire project.
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Getting the legal low-down on the music business
Date:22 Feb 11
Ward Hadaway is helping to nurture the next generation of music businesses.
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Law firm in landmark schools court case win
Date:15 Feb 11
Ward Hadaway has helped a local authority secure a landmark victory over the Government on its spending cuts programme.
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Help at hand for access to £185m fund
Date:11 Feb 11
Ward Hadaway is looking to use its inside expertise on public venture capital funds to help businesses in the North West access investment from a £185m fund.
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Law firm offers creative solution to investment opportunities
Date:01 Feb 11
Ward Hadaway is extending its services to the North West’s creative sector by offering advice on venture capital investments from a new multi-million pound fund.
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A new approach to solving matrimonial disputes
Date:14 Jan 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway is helping to pioneer a new way towards solving potentially disruptive family disputes.
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Law firm makes a splash with TV presenter contract deal
Date:11 Jan 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway has helped a marine biologist turned TV presenter seal a deal with Jamie Oliver’s Fresh One Productions, to appear on a flagship Channel 4 series.
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Ward Hadaway helps Blue Bunny Café spring into life
Date:10 Jan 11
Law firm Ward Hadaway has helped a young entrepreneur set up a new live music venue on Tyneside.
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Lawyer helps create new look for Manchester music legends
Date:23 Dec 10
A specialist creative industries lawyer from law firm Ward Hadaway has helped to create a new look for some legendary Manchester bands – and raise thousands for charity.
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Why Christmas is not always a merry time
Date:20 Dec 10
Christmas is traditionally a time of family togetherness, but the festive season can bring with it problems and stresses that can put those relationships under serious strain. Family lawyer Sarah Crilly from Ward Hadaway looks at what can happen when the cost of Christmas gets too much.
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Pensions team changes to fit new landscape
Date:16 Dec 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway is reorganising its specialist pensions team in anticipation of major changes to workplace pensions which will affect all employers.
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Land deal boosts town’s sporting chances
Date:14 Dec 10
Community sport in Darlington has been given a major boost with the signing of a deal between Darlington Rugby Club and Darlington Borough Council.
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School success for Ward Hadaway
Date:29 Nov 10
Experts from law firm Ward Hadaway have played their part in helping to secure better education facilities for pupils on Teesside.
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Immigration cap means testing time for employers
Date:24 Nov 10
New restrictions on employing foreign workers could make life difficult for a range of companies and organisations, a leading law firm has warned.
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Law firm assists on Unusual art project
Date:18 Nov 10
Ward Hadaway is helping to bring something Unusual to Salford Quays in Greater Manchester.
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Scrum on down for charity touch rugby tournament
Date:17 Nov 10
The cream of the region’s business community will scrum down for a charity rugby tournament.
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Triple legal award win for Ward Hadaway
Date:12 Nov 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway is celebrating a hat-trick of industry award wins.
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No delay for health and safety shake-up
Date:09 Nov 10
Companies and organisations are being urged to look again at their health and safety policies as the Government wastes no time in shaking up current legislation.
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Court ruling changes legal landscape for divorce
Date:25 Oct 10
Teresa Davidson and Jonathan Flower from the Family Law team at Ward Hadaway look at how a recent court ruling has brought pre-nuptial agreements to the fore.
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Date:22 Oct 10
The Family Law team at Ward Hadaway has been further strengthened with the appointment of Teresa Davidson.
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Health fraud specialist joins Ward Hadaway
Date:21 Oct 10
One of the country’s leading legal specialists on fraud in the health service has joined law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Strike threats lead to employer workshops
Date:19 Oct 10
A threatened wave of industrial action over Government cuts and changes to workers’ pay and conditions has led a leading law firm to offer employers a crash course on how to deal with strikes.
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New addition for law firm’s Planning team
Date:18 Oct 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has further strengthened its specialist Planning team with the recruitment of solicitor Michelle Spark.
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Wilton Engineering Services wins Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 2010
Date:13 Oct 10
Wilton Engineering Services scored a notable hat-trick at the 2010 Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 Awards
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Ward Hadaway helps school project get off the ground
Date:05 Oct 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played a significant part in delivering a school building project despite Government cutbacks and policy changes.
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Law firm advises on £18.6m property deal
Date:04 Oct 10
Property experts at law firm Ward Hadaway have advised on a multi-million pound deal at one of the North’s most prestigious developments.
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Law firm banks on new partner appointment
Date:30 Sep 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has expanded its corporate finance practice in Leeds with the recruitment of banking and finance partner Nick Bell.
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Return just the ticket for healthcare entrepreneur
Date:29 Sep 10
A healthcare entrepreneur has bought back part of the business he sold less than a year ago in a deal advised by law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Ward Hadaway issues collect call for businesses
Date:27 Sep 10
Businesses are being urged to make sure they collect what is owed to them – or face the consequences.
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Firm’s food and fun raises thousands for flood appeal
Date:24 Sep 10
Staff at a law firm have been doing their bit to help the victims of the recent floods in Pakistan.
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Offshore industry acquisition cements law firm’s expertise
Date:13 Sep 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has advised a leading international offshore equipment company on the acquisition of the assets of a rival business.
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Law firm in the picture for international film project
Date:09 Sep 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played a key role in a collaborative international film project.
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Law firm offers businesses all-round protection
Date:24 Aug 10
The increasing burden of new employment, health and safety and data protection regulation on UK businesses has led law firm Ward Hadaway to expand the legal protection packages it offers to companies.
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Ports rating case lawyer joins Ward Hadaway
Date:23 Aug 10
The lawyer who has played a key role in the successful high-profile campaign to stop potentially crippling backdated business rates being levied on businesses in Britain’s ports has joined law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Law firm backs homecoming Viz show
Date:18 Aug 10
Leading law firm Ward Hadaway is helping a fellow home-grown success story by sponsoring Viz Comic’s 30th anniversary exhibition.
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Sharp move for creative industries team
Date:13 Aug 10
Top 100 UK law firm Ward Hadaway has moved into a new multi-million pound digital, media and creative complex in Manchester.
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Europe calls for more powers for data protection watchdog
Date:12 Aug 10
Companies and organisations face the prospect of random spot checks and more compensation claims after Europe called for the UK’s data protection watchdog to be given greater powers.
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Law firm backs CBI’s creative industries call
Date:23 Jul 10
Creative industries experts at leading law firm Ward Hadaway have welcomed a call from the CBI for the Government to do more to boost the UK’s creative sector.
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Seal of approval strengthens Family Law team
Date:23 Jul 10
The Family Law team at leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has been further strengthened after another of its members secured the official seal of approval from a specialist legal group.
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Lawyers dig in to help community project
Date:13 Jul 10
A team of lawyers from Ward Hadaway swapped statutes for secateurs when they took up a charity challenge on Tyneside.
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Further education success for Ward Hadaway
Date:28 Jun 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has chalked up another success in the education sector.
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World Cup ‘ambush’ bears out law firm’s warning
Date:21 Jun 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway is reiterating its warning against trying to cash in on the World Cup after female supporters were arrested and accused of carrying out an “ambush marketing” stunt.
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Elements no obstacle for law firm’s community work
Date:18 Jun 10
Staff at law firm Ward Hadaway battled against the elements to help create a wildlife garden at a Yorkshire school.
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Busy time for Employment Law team
Date:16 Jun 10
Employment law experts at Ward Hadaway have experienced one of their busiest weeks to date, representing clients in no less than six separate Employment Tribunal hearings across the country.
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Creative thinking boosts law firm’s specialist team
Date:15 Jun 10
The creative industries team at law firm Ward Hadaway has been strengthened with the recruitment of Carol Isherwood.
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Ward Hadaway chosen for £250m schools scheme
Date:07 Jun 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has been chosen to advise on a £250m schools project.
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Six of the best promoted at Ward Hadaway
Date:27 May 10
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has promoted six of its lawyers.
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Art exhibition gets helping hand from Ward Hadaway
Date:26 May 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has stepped in to help stage an art exhibition targeted at Tyneside shoppers.
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Law firm helps on health services boost
Date:17 May 10
Ward Hadaway is helping to bring almost £9m worth of healthcare and community facilities to South Yorkshire.
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Be on the ball to avoid World Cup penalties
Date:12 May 10
Businesses are being warned they could end up scoring an own goal if they try to cash in on the forthcoming World Cup.
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Social networking and blogging in employment
Date:01 May 10
Stephen Elliott, partner in the employment team at Ward Hadaway, looks at the legal aspects of social media and employment.
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Law firm’s search ends at Northumbrian Water
Date:28 Apr 10
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has chosen Northumbrian Water Property Solutions to provide clients with comprehensive information about prospective property purchases.
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Date:22 Apr 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played a key role in the creation of a hi-tech business involved in making so-called ‘designer molecules’.
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Energy incentives set to FIT the bill for businesses
Date:15 Apr 10
Companies are being given major incentives to start generating their own energy from renewable sources.
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Further LIFT for health facilities in Yorkshire
Date:08 Apr 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played its part in helping to improve healthcare facilities for people in South Yorkshire by advising on £15m worth of new developments in Doncaster.
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Cathedral project helped by Ward Hadaway
Date:01 Apr 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has helped with an ambitious project to revitalise the surroundings of one of Tyneside’s most historic buildings.
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Law firm helps on pioneering £464m hospital
Date:30 Mar 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played a key role on a pioneering £464m new hospital that is set to become a model for 21st century healthcare.
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Landmark station arrives with help from Ward Hadaway
Date:29 Mar 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played a major part in the creation of a new multi-million pound showpiece station for the Tyne and Wear Metro.
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Creative industries team helps on international commission
Date:24 Mar 10
The creative industries team at law firm Ward Hadaway has helped assist an acclaimed artist with a major international project.
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Builders face challenge of new home buyers’ code
Date:19 Mar 10
Home builders are facing a shake-up in the way they do business, a leading law firm has warned.
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Stress causing headaches for North employers
Date:17 Mar 10
Workplace stress is becoming a major headache for companies in the region, according to the organisers of a series of workshops on the issue.
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Ward Hadaway contract win built on firm foundation
Date:12 Mar 10
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has won a contract to provide legal services to housebuilding giant Barratt Developments PLC.
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Ward Hadaway awards bursaries to top law students
Date:09 Mar 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has been helping the next generation of legal experts by awarding bursaries to two high-flying law students.
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Top public sector lawyer joins Ward Hadaway
Date:02 Mar 10
One of the top public sector lawyers in the UK has joined law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Top property lawyer joins Ward Hadaway
Date:26 Feb 10
A key advisor on one of the North’s flagship property developments has joined law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Triple boost for Ward Hadaway’s health team
Date:24 Feb 10
The healthcare team at law firm Ward Hadaway has had a triple boost with the recruitment of a trio of new solicitors.
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Developers get direct line to Government
Date:18 Feb 10
Some of the North’s leading developers in the private and public sectors were given the inside track yesterday (Weds 18 Feb) on new plans to make development a quicker and easier process at a workshop at law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Ward Hadaway helps on iPhone application
Date:16 Feb 10
Technology experts at law firm Ward Hadaway have helped a Tyneside company develop an innovative software application for the Apple iPhone.
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‘Get tough’ approach over data disasters
Date:09 Feb 10
Companies and organisations which don’t keep a close eye on sensitive data face being hit with fines of up to £500,000, a leading law firm has warned.
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Gemma joins the team at Ward Hadaway Leeds
Date:05 Feb 10
The employment law team at Ward Hadaway has been further boosted by the recruitment of solicitor Gemma Sherbourne.
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Licensees face sobering crackdown
Date:02 Feb 10
Pub, bar and nightclub operators are facing a sobering crackdown which could hit directors in the pocket – or even land them in prison.
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Top economist speaks at Ward Hadaway
Date:29 Jan 10
North East businesses will get a chance to discuss the prospects for economic recovery with a top market commentator at a free seminar in Newcastle.
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Date:27 Jan 10
Companies considering a stock market flotation are being offered expert advice sessions.
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Former Comic Relief lawyer joins Ward Hadaway
Date:25 Jan 10
Comic Relief’s first ever in-house lawyer has joined leading North law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Ward Hadaway helps bring £125m fund to North-East
Date:21 Jan 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played a major role in bringing a £125m venture capital fund to the North-East.
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Ward Hadaway in major public sector win
Date:18 Jan 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has won a major opportunity to supply legal services to five local authorities across Tyneside and Wearside.
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Health trust’s HQ move helped by Ward Hadaway
Date:12 Jan 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has helped to deliver a new headquarters for an NHS Trust in Cumbria.
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Landmark success helped by Ward Hadaway
Date:08 Jan 10
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played a key role in the acquisition of a landmark development by Newcastle City Council.
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Ward Hadaway advises on £48m education shake-up
Date:21 Dec 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played a key role on a £48m education project in Northumberland.
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Double health win for Ward Hadaway
Date:18 Dec 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway has scored a notable double success in the health sector.
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Employment law team expands again
Date:16 Dec 09
The employment law team at Ward Hadaway has had a triple boost, further reinforcing the firm’s position as having the largest employment law team in the region.
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Capital markets group thrives despite challenging times
Date:10 Dec 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway’s specialist capital markets group has defied the challenging corporate climate to clock up more than £30m worth of transactions during the past year.
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Dental appointment for Ward Hadaway
Date:08 Dec 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway has been given the seal of approval for its work in the dental sector.
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Careful enforcement, not new laws, is answer to health and safety debate
Date:02 Dec 09
Experts at leading North law firm Ward Hadaway say that sensible enforcement not new legislation is needed to tackle what David Cameron has called the UK’s “over the top” health and safety culture.
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Law firm helps deliver £15m health development
Date:27 Nov 09
Ward Hadaway is advising on a £15m expansion and modernisation of health services in South Yorkshire.
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Law firm’s Yorkshire office clinches major national contract
Date:17 Nov 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway’s Leeds office has won a substantial contract to supply legal services to a nationwide employment consultancy.
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Employers facing the facts on Facebook
Date:13 Nov 09
Companies who worry their staff spend too much time on social networks like Facebook and using the internet inappropriately are being given a helping hand through a series of workshops in the North East and Yorkshire.
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Punitive penalties on the way for careless companies
Date:12 Nov 09
Companies face the prospect of fines running into millions of pounds if they fall foul of stricter sentencing on workplace fatalities, a leading law firm has warned.
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Ambitious businesses in growth funding push
Date:23 Oct 09
North companies have a renewed appetite for funding to grow their businesses, according to the organisers of a recent seminar on future finance.
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Seminar points the way to future finance
Date:21 Oct 09
Some of the region’s leading dealmakers will be giving companies the low-down on how to get hold of funding at a seminar on Tyneside today (Weds 21 October).
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Soil Machine Dynamics wins Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 for 2009
Date:12 Oct 09
Subsea engineering specialist Soil Machine Dynamics has been crowned the fastest growing company in the North-East for 2009.
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Council approves lasting tribute to rugby player
Date:08 Oct 09
Work by Ward Hadaway has helped to secure approval for a lasting tribute to Tynedale Rugby Club player Ali Johnson.
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Law firm helps The Activity Den find a home
Date:06 Oct 09
Ward Hadaway has helped a County Durham charity to secure a permanent home.
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Peak performance aim for team’s charity trek
Date:29 Sep 09
An intrepid group of lawyers from Ward Hadaway will be taking on one of Yorkshire’s toughest challenges for charity next month.
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Law firm helps lay foundations for latest investment
Date:25 Sep 09
Ward Hadaway has helped an investment fund build up a stake in a company providing innovative building products.
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Magnificent seven celebrate their success
Date:15 Sep 09
Seven newly-qualified solicitors are celebrating their success as they embark on their careers at leading North law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Fatal mistakes cost nine lives
Date:07 Sep 09
North businesses are being reminded to put safety first after figures showing that fatal workplace accidents rose by more than 20% in the region last year.
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Law firm helps fire up new acquisition
Date:25 Aug 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway helped Tyneside fireplace maker Be Modern blaze an expansion trail by advising on the company’s acquisition of Midlands stove specialist Broseley Fires.
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Tall Ships work plain sailing for law firm
Date:19 Aug 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway is helping to make sure that preparations for The Tall Ships Races in Hartlepool next year are plain sailing.
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Big fines for data protection disasters
Date:11 Aug 09
Companies which don’t keep a close eye on customers’ data face the prospect of taking a significant financial hit after banking giant HSBC was slapped with more than £3m of fines.
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Be warned for upsurge in health and safety prosecutions
Date:06 Aug 09
Companies are being warned to watch out for a potential upsurge in prosecutions made by the health and safety watchdog.
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Getting creative for new national charity
Date:04 Aug 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played a key role in helping to establish one of the UK’s largest creative and educational organisations.
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New plan for lasting tribute to rugby player
Date:31 Jul 09
Ward Hadaway is helping to provide a lasting tribute for Tynedale Rugby Club player Ali Johnson.
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International commercial lawyer joins Ward Hadaway Leeds
Date:10 Jul 09
A commercial lawyer with long-standing international experience has joined the Leeds office of leading North law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Revenue's loss could be farmers' gain
Date:08 Jul 09
Farmers with additional businesses such as holiday cottages and camp sites could be in line to benefit from a recent defeat in the courts for the taxman, according to leading law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Rock solid support for award-winning games company
Date:06 Jul 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway has been providing some rock solid legal support for the award-winning company who developed the hit game, Guitar Hero ® World Tour Mobile.
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Ward Hadaway picked for school rebuilding programme
Date:03 Jul 09
Ward Hadaway will help to shape the rebuilding of the country’s schools after winning a place on the legal panel for the organisation delivering the Government’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.
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Don’t get driven to distraction
Date:02 Jul 09
Companies are being warned to gear up their policies on employees driving at work or face some serious consequences.
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Are pre-nuptial agreements worth signing?
Date:22 Jun 09
Sarah Crilly, Associate and Family Law expert at law firm Ward Hadaway, examines the strength of pre-nuptial agreements in the light of the recent separation of Katie Price and Peter Andre.
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Date:22 Jun 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway is playing host to a free design workshop for businesses this week.
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Fantastic five get promotion reward
Date:17 Jun 09
Five staff at leading North law firm Ward Hadaway have been promoted to the position of associate.
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Council cleans up with help from Ward Hadaway
Date:09 Jun 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway has helped Darlington Council to boost its environmental efforts by advising on a new waste management deal.
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Hat-trick of appointments boosts employment team further
Date:02 Jun 09
A trio of new recruits has cemented Ward Hadaway’s position as one of the largest employment law teams in the North.
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The Annual NHS Confederation Conference and Exhibition 2009
Date:27 May 09
Ward Hadaway are attending the Annual NHS Confederation Conference and Exhibition 2009.
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Ideas wanted for the future of copyright
Date:21 May 09
Companies and entrepreneurs working in the creative, digital media, arts and IT industries need to make themselves heard to help shape the future of copyright and intellectual property.
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How myths give health and safety a bad name
Date:19 May 09
Myths about the supposedly malign influence of health and safety on a range of activities are clouding real concerns, a leading law firm has warned.
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Experienced property lawyer joins Leeds team
Date:15 May 09
Ward Hadaway has further strengthened its Leeds office with the appointment of experienced commercial property lawyer Judy Fawcett.
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Pioneering work on new generation of health centres
Date:13 May 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway is helping to bring a new generation of pioneering health centres to the North-East.
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Corporate manslaughter case gives stark reminder
Date:11 May 09
The first prosecution under new laws on corporate manslaughter is a stark reminder for companies to keep health and safety at the forefront of their minds, according to law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Top marks for Ward Hadaway lawyer
Date:06 May 09
Insolvency lawyer Jane Garvin is celebrating after coming out on top in a nationwide examination.
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‘Get tough’ tax policy poses new problems for companies
Date:30 Apr 09
A new ‘get tough’ approach to tax enforcement is set to create serious problems for companies, according to law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Seminar helps companies when opportunity knocks
Date:22 Apr 09
Companies got the inside track on the best way to buy businesses during the economic downturn at a joint event organised by leading North law firm Ward Hadaway and chartered accountants Tait Walker.
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Date:20 Apr 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway has scored a major success in the Yorkshire health sector.
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Going global – with the help of Ward Hadaway
Date:07 Apr 09
An innovative online venture is looking to tap into the increasing appetite for consumers to know where things come from – with the help of law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Ward Hadaway lawyer helps out on Joy Division manager’s book
Date:31 Mar 09
An intellectual property lawyer at North law firm Ward Hadaway has helped on the production of a book by and about the former manager of Joy Division and New Order.
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Dreamspace case highlights health and safety concerns
Date:30 Mar 09
The recent tragic Dreamspace case has highlighted the importance of ensuring health and safety procedures are strictly followed at all types of events, according to a leading law firm.
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Official seal of approval for Leeds office
Date:26 Mar 09
Ward Hadaway has received an official seal of approval for the quality of its Leeds operation.
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Legal experts show support for digital sector
Date:23 Mar 09
Leading law firm Ward Hadaway has signalled its continued support of the North East’s digital technology sector by signing up to sponsor one of the region’s top business events.
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Quick action saves vital rural jobs
Date:20 Mar 09
Swift action by the planning team at law firm Ward Hadaway has helped to save 15 jobs in rural Northumberland.
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Creative industries expert joins the team at Ward Hadaway
Date:18 Mar 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway has further strengthened its Leeds office with the appointment of intellectual property and IT lawyer Laura Harper.
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Law firm helps Soundbitelearning make its mark
Date:17 Mar 09
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has helped a hi-tech education company make its mark in the world.
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Health and safety watchdog targets North construction sector
Date:12 Mar 09
Construction companies across the region are being warned to ensure their health and safety procedures are up to scratch as the safety watchdog carries out a series of on-site inspections this month.
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Ward Hadaway completes another deal for Shanks Group
Date:08 Mar 09
North law firm Ward Hadaway has helped to complete a fourth major deal for leading European waste management plc Shanks Group.
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Safe approach for small businesses
Date:05 Mar 09
Small business owners are warned to make sure their health and safety procedures are up to scratch with the launch of a new strategy from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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Ward Hadaway helps young entrepreneurs shine
Date:02 Mar 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway is helping the next generation of North-East creative entrepreneurs to shine through.
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Ward Hadaway advises on trio of education projects
Date:27 Feb 09
LEADING North law firm Ward Hadaway has advised on a hat-trick of education projects, worth a total of over £60m, in the space of six weeks.
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Tasty acquisition expands North food empire
Date:26 Feb 09
Entrepreneur Hossain Rezaei MBE has opened up a new front in his fast-expanding food services empire with the acquisition of an acclaimed catering specialist, a deal on which Ward Hadaway advised.
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Metro contract win for Ward Hadaway
Date:20 Feb 09
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has won a three-year deal to advise Tyne and Wear Metro on a raft of property and planning work.
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Why safety last could lead to disaster
Date:18 Feb 09
Companies looking to cut costs in the current downturn could be heading for disaster if they try to lower spending on health and safety.
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Date:17 Feb 09
Businesses battling in the current challenging economic climate are being warned not to ignore a $200bn problem.
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Ward Hadaway Leeds invests in property dispute resolution
Date:05 Feb 09
One of the North’s leading experts in resolving property disputes has joined law firm Ward Hadaway’s Leeds office as a partner.
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Ward Hadaway to appear at health finance conference
Date:03 Feb 09
The healthcare team at law firm Ward Hadaway is heading for Sheffield to attend a leading NHS finance conference.
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Innovative approach helps NRG delisting
Date:29 Jan 09
Law firm Ward Hadaway helped to save the North-East’s largest recruitment company valuable time and money with an innovative approach to taking the company off the stock market.
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Planning for success pays off for law firm
Date:13 Jan 09
The planning team at leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has found its expertise in great demand at a series of high-profile planning inquiries.
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Association appointment for countryside specialist
Date:09 Jan 09
Agricultural law specialist William Green of Ward Hadaway has been given the seal of approval by a leading national farming organisation.
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Date:06 Jan 09
New laws introduced later this month on accidents in the workplace could see company directors and managers ending up behind bars, a leading law firm has warned.
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Ward Hadaway lands Lexia Solutions contract
Date:05 Jan 09
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has won a contract to advise a company which protects millions of workers from a hidden killer.
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New wave of investment for tidal power company
Date:15 Dec 08
A pioneering tidal power company has secured a new wave of investment with help from North law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Ward Hadaway signs up to climate change scheme
Date:11 Dec 08
Law firm Ward Hadaway has signed up to the Legal Sector Alliance (LSA), a legal industry group which works together to take action on climate change.
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Date:10 Dec 08
A new recruit at leading North law firm Ward Hadaway is doubly qualified to keep companies on the right side of the law.
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Business to benefit from planning system shake-up
Date:03 Dec 08
Developers and businesses are set to get a much-needed boost from new proposals to radically overhaul the planning system, a leading property lawyer has said.
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New partner makes Ward Hadaway Leeds hot property
Date:01 Dec 08
An experienced commercial property lawyer has joined the team at law firm Ward Hadaway’s Leeds office.
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Ward Hadaway fixes it for medical equipment company
Date:28 Nov 08
A medical equipment maker pioneering a new way of healing fractures and broken bones has secured a funding injection – with the help of North law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Hard cell for company directors
Date:24 Nov 08
Company directors and managers could find themselves behind bars under new laws on accidents in the workplace, a leading law firm has warned.
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Helping hand for The Activity Den
Date:21 Nov 08
Law firm Ward Hadaway has been doing its bit to help improve community facilities in County Durham.
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Small is beautiful for Ward Hadaway
Date:18 Nov 08
Small is beautiful for Ward Hadaway with the leading North law firm working on a series of deals involving small and medium-sized businesses.
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Law firm helps Sage with TV’s toughest quiz
Date:11 Nov 08
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has helped business software and services company Sage (UK) Limited with TV’s toughest quiz.
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Litigation more likely as crunch begins to bite
Date:09 Nov 08
The credit crisis is likely to lead to a rise in companies taking legal action to recover lost assets, a leading law firm has said.
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Ward Hadaway serves up restaurant move
Date:04 Nov 08
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has helped a new culinary venture to move into an iconic Tyneside address.
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More new starters at Ward Hadaway Leeds
Date:28 Oct 08
The team at law firm Ward Hadaway’s Leeds office has been boosted by more new starters.
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New Spirit for Northumberland drinks maker
Date:17 Oct 08
The producer of iconic North-East drinks Alnwick Rum and Alnwick IPA now has a new Spirit, thanks to help from law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Law firm helps jewellery chain expand
Date:14 Oct 08
The wife and daughter of one of the North-East’s most prominent entrepreneurs are expanding their jewellery business with the opening of a second store - with help from law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Fast Temp Engineering wins Ward Hadaway Fastest 50
Date:13 Oct 08
Fast Temp Engineering lived up to its name to be crowned the fastest growing company in the North-East for 2008.
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Date:08 Oct 08
North law firm Ward Hadaway has been chosen by the UK’s largest chamber of commerce to work on a range of property and commercial matters.
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Wrong turn on data protection may lead to rights issue
Date:01 Oct 08
Organisations could find themselves falling foul of human rights laws if they fail to handle sensitive staff information properly, a leading law firm has warned.
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Former Tesco legal chief joins Ward Hadaway
Date:29 Sep 08
The former head of legal in supermarket giant Tesco’s trading law and technical department has joined leading North law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Law firm launches exclusive networking group
Date:21 Sep 08
The North’s top people managers are being invited to join an exclusive networking group.
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Ward Hadaway cleans up on waste management deal
Date:17 Sep 08
North law firm Ward Hadaway has helped leading waste management plc Shanks Group on a £3m deal.
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Ward Hadaway advises on £90m first phase of schools scheme
Date:08 Sep 08
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has advised on a £90m scheme to modernise school facilities in Nottingham.
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‘Spice’ man fails in trademark bid
Date:19 Aug 08
Search engine giant Yahoo! has fought off a “groundbreaking” trademark infringement case over keywords and sponsored search results.
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Harmajinder Hayre joins the team at Ward Hadaway Leeds
Date:12 Aug 08
Law firm Ward Hadaway’s Leeds office has been boosted with a key new appointment, less than a month after opening its doors.
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Hard Times: Great Expectations?
Date:11 Aug 08
Falls in share prices coupled with a perceived squeeze on the availability of shareholder-backed funding are making public companies think about going private, according to a leading North law firm.
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Law firm helps climbers hit new peak
Date:08 Aug 08
A group of climbers are looking to scale the heights of business success – with help from leading North law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Advice to a tee for leisure group's golf plans
Date:06 Aug 08
Wallsend Golf Club is teeing off for a new era thanks to its acquisition by Keeping Inn Ltd from North Tyneside Council, helped by leading North law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Private companies equally affected by pay problem
Date:31 Jul 08
Private companies are unlikely to escape the equal pay controversy currently sweeping the public sector, a leading law firm has warned.
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National accolade for firm’s information service
Date:29 Jul 08
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has won a national award for its library and information service.
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Small comfort from EU business reforms
Date:28 Jul 08
Plans by the EU to cut red tape for small businesses are unlikely to bring major benefits to most SMEs, an EU legal expert has warned.
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Law firm helps LIFT healthcare facilities in Yorkshire
Date:21 Jul 08
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has been chosen to advise on two multi-million pound schemes to improve healthcare facilities in South Yorkshire.
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Law firm looks East after exchange visit
Date:14 Jul 08
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway is looking to strengthen its links with the Middle East following a recent visit to Jordan.
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Ward Hadaway unveils Leeds office
Date:04 Jul 08
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway will officially open the doors of its new Leeds operation on July 7.
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Ward Hadaway helps on multi-million pound healthcare projects
Date:26 Jun 08
Law firm Ward Hadaway is helping to improve healthcare facilities for thousands of people in County Durham after advising on two new multi-million pound developments.
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'Brand' new protection for companies in China
Date:21 Jun 08
North companies looking to do business in China should be able to benefit from greater protection for their brands and trade marks.
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Date:06 Jun 08
Regional law firm, Ward Hadaway, has announced its year-end figures for the year ending 30th April 2008, with turnover growth of 13% to £28m and Profit per Equity Partner (PEP) improving to £ 415,000.
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Ward Hadaway to open up in Leeds
Date:04 Jun 08
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has unveiled its plans to open up in Leeds.
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Law firm to appear at NHS Confederation conference
Date:03 Jun 08
The healthcare team at law firm Ward Hadaway is heading for Manchester to attend the country’s biggest health conference.
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Law firm helps seal £7m of deals
Date:02 Jun 08
Law firm Ward Hadaway has helped to seal a raft of deals that have injected more than £7m into innovative North businesses.
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Dealmaking? We've written the book
Date:21 May 08
One of the North’s top corporate lawyers has put together the definitive dealmakers’ guide for UK law firms.
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Date:15 May 08
A North lawyer will be rubbing shoulders with representatives from some of the world’s biggest companies at an international conference next week.
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Watch out when making your mark online
Date:12 May 08
Companies looking to protect their product names and brands can now take advantage of improvements announced by the UK Intellectual Property Office in the procedure for applying to register trade marks online.
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Experience ensures care homes sales success
Date:01 May 08
Law firm Ward Hadaway has helped a North care home group to successfully conclude a major raft of deals with the biggest operator in the business.
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Farming’s taxing issues addressed
Date:29 Apr 08
The taxing issues surrounding farm ownership will be addressed by a leading North lawyer at a national conference this week.
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Sage advice aids £21m acquisition
Date:25 Apr 08
Law firm Ward Hadaway has helped software giant Sage strengthen its position in the specialist construction software, implementation and support service sector by advising on a £21m acquisition.
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Firm’s five star promotion performance
Date:22 Apr 08
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has promoted five associates to the position of partner.
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Public sector IT chiefs head for Tyneside
Date:17 Apr 08
Technology companies and procurement advisers will be able to hear from two of the most influential voices on IT projects in the public sector at an event on Tyneside next week.
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Don’t leave yourself Open to problems
Date:14 Apr 08
Companies are being warned that they could leave themselves open to problems if they use Open Source Software in their business.
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Experienced team achieve alarm company MBO
Date:07 Apr 08
A company which specialises in alarm systems for the healthcare industry has been bought out by its management team in a seven-figure deal.
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Firm helps pave the way for new eco park
Date:03 Apr 08
Law firm Ward Hadaway has been helping to clear the way for a new multi-million pound ‘green’ business park on Teesside.
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Another healthy win for Ward Hadaway
Date:26 Mar 08
Law firm Ward Hadaway has chalked up another notable contract win in the health sector.
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Big ideas set to reap rewards for region’s companies
Date:13 Mar 08
An ultra-accurate satellite tracking system and a wind turbine blade-testing device are amongst the leading edge technologies being developed under a pioneering scheme in the North-East.
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Talented young students get bursary boost
Date:04 Mar 08
One of the region’s top law firms is continuing its drive to invest in the North-East’s next generation of legal talent.
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Ward Hadaway to help on £400m hospital project
Date:20 Feb 08
Law firm Ward Hadaway will be providing advice on a proposed new £400m hospital on Teesside after its latest contract win in the health sector.
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Taking AIM for top ten ranking
Date:18 Feb 08
Ward Hadaway is among the top ten law firms in the country when it comes to advising AIM companies in the industrials sector, according to an industry survey.
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Making tracks for a better Metro
Date:06 Feb 08
North law firm Ward Hadaway has been helping transport operator Nexus build a better Metro.
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Record deals year for Ward Hadaway
Date:31 Jan 08
Law firm Ward Hadaway chalked up a record year in 2007, advising on almost £850m worth of corporate deals.
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Date:23 Jan 08
A leading North insolvency expert has been appointed as the regional head of the UK’s key trade association for business recovery and turnaround specialists.
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Corporate high-flyer joins Ward Hadaway
Date:16 Jan 08
An experienced corporate finance lawyer with an impressive deal-making record has joined leading North law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Sage acquisition brings annual total close to £250m
Date:30 Dec 07
Advising software giant Sage on a £20m acquisition has helped North law firm Ward Hadaway’s plc team clock up almost £250m worth of transactions in the last 12 months.
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Date:29 Dec 07
Jamie Martin, managing partner at leading North law firm Ward Hadaway, has been awarded the OBE in the 2008 New Year’s Honours list.
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Law firm helps LIFT health facilities
Date:18 Dec 07
Law firm Ward Hadaway is helping to provide a new generation of healthcare facilities after advising on a multi-million pound ‘super surgery’ scheme.
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Tree-mendous work nets Ian a prize
Date:18 Dec 07
A study of a Community Forest on Teesside has won a young planner an award.
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Ward Hadaway leads pioneering UK scheme to success
Date:13 Dec 07
Law firm Ward Hadaway has helped to lead the way on a new generation of public/private partnership projects designed to get the best deal for taxpayers.
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World wide web to cut repossession costs
Date:11 Dec 07
Buy-to-let landlords looking to reclaim their properties from non-paying tenants can now use an online system being piloted in the North-East.
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Ward Hadaway sponsors Falcons Academy
Date:04 Dec 07
Newcastle Falcons has announced Ward Hadaway as the official sponsor of the club’s academy.
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Speedy move to transform stadium
Date:28 Nov 07
A former greyhound stadium is set to be transformed into a new housing development thanks to some swift work by North law firm Ward Hadaway.
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Law takes Tala from Middle East to North East
Date:27 Nov 07
A commercial lawyer from Jordan has been finding out how lawyers in the North-East do business on a week-long visit to Ward Hadaway.
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Businesses warned over data security
Date:21 Nov 07
North businesses are being warned to keep a close eye on their sensitive information in the wake of the missing data scandal at HM Revenue and Customs.
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Law firm’s construction practice keeps building up
Date:16 Nov 07
The construction team at leading North law firm Ward Hadaway is looking to build its business further with the recruitment of two new members.
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Big deals boost law firm further
Date:24 Oct 07
Ward Hadaway has been involved in everything from gold mines to garden centres after working on some of the biggest recent deals in the region.
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Ward Hadaway homes in on multi-million pound housing project
Date:20 Oct 07
Ward Hadaway has helped to build a new future for a key regeneration site on the banks of the Tyne.
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Employment at the double at Ward Hadaway
Date:19 Oct 07
The employment team at leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has doubled in size in just one year.
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A speedier and cheaper solution to debt recovery
Date:19 Oct 07
Businesses looking to recover their debts quicker are being offered savings of up to 30% on Court fees by North law firm Ward Hadaway.
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The Fastest 50 winners for 2007 revealed
Date:15 Oct 07
The Engineering Business Limited has been crowned as the fastest growing company in the North-East for 2007.
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'Brand' new approach to trade marks could spell trouble
Date:10 Oct 07
Companies are being warned to take a more active approach to protecting their trade marks or risk their key brands being devalued.
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Ward Hadaway hits £160m mark with IDS deal
Date:27 Sep 07
Law firm Ward Hadaway has clocked up £160m worth of cash raising deals for North plcs in the past six months after advising medical equipment company IDS on a £12m placing.
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MyZones keeps clients well-connected
Date:24 Sep 07
Ward Hadaway is keeping its clients well-connected with the help of advanced wireless Internet technology.
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£115m deal helps Tanfield Group hit the heights
Date:28 Aug 07
Ward Hadaway is helping manufacturer Tanfield Group hit new heights after advising on a £115m share placing and major US acquisition.
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Gem of an idea to boost North-East business
Date:05 Aug 07
A pioneering scheme is being launched to unlock the multi-million pound potential of the North-East’s hidden business treasures.
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‘Power’ failure could leave rural businesses in the lurch
Date:03 Aug 07
Farmers and rural businesses are being warned that time is running out to protect their properties and business affairs in the face of new Government legislation.
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Training to gain for the North-East
Date:01 Aug 07
A husband and wife team are looking to help tackle the region’s skills shortages with the opening of a new training centre on Tyneside - with a little help from Ward Hadaway.
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New recruit crowns record year for Pensions team
Date:31 Jul 07
The fast-growing pensions team at law firm Ward Hadaway has taken on another new recruit after enjoying its best ever year.
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No place like home for prize-winning student
Date:25 Jul 07
Law firm Ward Hadaway is helping to provide some welcome relaxation for a prize-winning university student.
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Ward Hadaway helps lead way on new PFI scheme
Date:15 Jul 07
Law firm Ward Hadaway is helping to lead the way on a new generation of public/private partnership projects designed to get the best deal for taxpayers.
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Ward Hadaway concludes sound deal for audio group
Date:10 Jul 07
Law firm Ward Hadaway is helping audio manufacturer and distributor Canford Group make a bigger noise by closing two deals for the group.
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Date:20 Jun 07
Regional law firm Ward Hadaway has announced its year end figures for the year 06/07, ending 30th April 2007, with turnover growth of 16% to £25m and Profit per Equity Partner (PEP) improving by 10% to £405,000.
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Sage advice helps Ward Hadaway close £17m deal
Date:18 Jun 07
Law firm Ward Hadaway has closed its sixth deal for Sage (UK) Limited, advising the software giant on a £17m acquisition.
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Ward Hadaway scores another public sector success
Date:18 Jun 07
Law firm Ward Hadaway has chalked up a significant milestone in its continuing success in growing the public sector side of its practice.
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Firm’s healthcare team wins major NHS contract
Date:24 May 07
Law firm Ward Hadaway has clinched a major deal to provide legal services to one of the North-East’s biggest health trusts.
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Major growth shows Ward Hadaway is hot property
Date:10 Apr 07
The property department at leading North-East law firm Ward Hadaway is gearing up for further growth after seeing turnover almost double.