14 Aug 2018
John Myles, a Partner in Forbes Solicitors' Insurance department has become the new President of Blackburn Incorporated Law Association (BiLA). The Association exists to help local law practitioners and provides educational meetings and a range of support. However in recent times…
13 Aug 2018
Forbes, the leading North West legal firm, has recruited two new Associates to join its successful Housing and Regeneration (Property) team. Catherine Kennedy and Francesca James will work out of the firm's Preston office, dealing with clients on a wide range of property-related…
08 Aug 2018
Cycling enthusiasts from Forbes Solicitors have raised more than £3,600 for charity after creating their own version of the Tour de France. The Tour de Forbes involved a team of around 30 volunteers making the 100-mile journey from the firm's Leeds office to its base in Accrington…
01 Aug 2018
Leading North West legal firm Forbes Solicitors has represented Irish meat producer Kepak Group in its acquisition of 2 Sisters Red Meat Limited from Boparan Holdings Ltd. The acquisition fits Kepak's plans to increase the value and scale of their company in markets that are complementary to…
26 Jul 2018
A night of pampering and beauty treatments organised by Forbes Solicitors has raised £428 for Lancashire cancer charity CARES. The event, at the firm's Oak House office in Walton Summit, included demonstrations as well as canapés and prosecco for the 40 women who attended. The…
25 Jul 2018
Leading North West legal firm Forbes Solicitors has expanded its Contentious Trusts and Probate Team with the recruitment of Solicitor Tom Howcroft. Tom joins Associate Solicitor Ben Wilson at the firm's Central Lancashire office as the team continues to build on its reputation for expert…
11 Jul 2018
A summer ball organised by Forbes Solicitors in conjunction with Handelsbanken Chorley has raised £7654.75 for a national youth charity's new base in Chorley. The Midsummer Ball was held at Shaw Hill Golf Resort and Spa Hotel, Whittle-le-Woods, and was attended by 169 people from…
18 Jun 2018
A major conference focusing on the important of a multi-agency approach to safeguarding and vulnerability is being held by Forbes Solicitors and West Yorkshire Police. The West Yorkshire Housing and Safeguarding Exchange Conference, at Cedar Court Hotel, Ainley Top on July 12, will be attended by…
31 May 2018
Cycling enthusiasts from Forbes Solicitors have created their own version of the Tour de France to raise money for charity. The Tour de Forbes will involve a team of around 35 volunteers making the 100-mile journey from the firm's Leeds office to its base in Accrington on Friday…
16 May 2018
Forbes Solicitors has announced the appointment of two new Partners and two new Associates as part of its continued growth. The largest legal practic e in the North West outside the major cities has promoted Shirley Wignall and Gill Carr to Partners from Associates. It has also confirmed that…
