06 Dec 2017
Leading law firm Forbes Solicitors has enhanced its work in the pensions sector by joining the Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes (AMPS). AMPS is a body which represents the SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) and SSAS (Small Self-Administered Pension Schemes) industry and…
23 Nov 2017
Burnley-based refrigeration specialist CoolKit has expanded its manufacturing facilities by a further 60 per cent. This is the second time in less than two years that the growing company has expanded its footprint. The latest deal has seen them secure new premises comprising of 25,000 square feet…
23 Oct 2017
Five members of staff at leading North West legal firm Forbes Solicitors are celebrating after qualifying as Solicitors. Amy Chadwick, Rebecca McCann, Laura Marsh, Bethany Paliga and Stacey Lakeland are now beginning the next stage of their careers with the firm. Amy, based in the Leeds…
19 Oct 2017
Forbes Solicitors is celebrating after receiving 44 recommendations for its lawyers and services in the 2017 Legal 500 rankings, up from 31 in 2016. The leading North West legal firm is also delighted to reveal that the firm has been recommend for the first time for Education , Clinical Negligence…
05 Oct 2017
Floors N Carpets Ltd is expanding following the purchase of new premises in Blackburn. The family business has acquired a 128,000 sq ft premises in Copy Nook, Blackburn which is surrounded by 7.5 acres of land, providing space for growth and development. Founded in 1980 by Mohammed Isa Namaji…
07 Nov 2016
Three members of staff at leading North West legal firm Forbes Solicitors are celebrating after qualifying as Solicitors. Lorraine Wilson, Callum Halley and Mohassan Mehmood are now beginning the next stage of their careers with the firm. Lorraine, based in the Preston office, specialises in…
21 Sep 2016
Forbes Solicitors is celebrating after receiving 31 recommendations for its lawyers and services in the 2016 Legal 500 rankings. The leading North West legal firm is also delighted to reveal that Lucy Worrall, Partner and Head of Housing and Regeneration, based in Preston, has been included in the…
25 Jul 2016
Commercial Property Lawyer Matthew Jones has joined Forbes Solicitor as an Associate as the firm continues to grow its Commercial Team. Matthew, who is based in Blackburn, has developed long-term relationships with many sole trader and SME clients and helped them on projects ranging from the lease…
23 May 2016
Lancashire-based refrigerated vehicle specialist CoolKit Ltd has moved into new 45,000 sq ft premises after instructing Forbes Solicitors to act over the purchase. The new location, within a secure 2.5 acre site in Burnley, is part of Coolkit's strategic plan to achieve more than £15…
27 Nov 2015
A new business venture is an exciting time for any entrepreneur, but if your business plan requires you to lease new premises, you might want to think about taking legal advice before you sign on the dotted line. This is exactly what Chris Clare considered before opening his first mens designer…
10 Apr 2018
Commercial Property
From the 1 April 2018 there are going to be major changes to the regime governing Energy Performance…
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Brian and Martin Appleton
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Legal 500 2015
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The Northcote Group
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Child Action Northwest
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