Legal Article
03 Nov 2023
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 has received Royal Assent and, when in force, will implement a large number of changes aimed at fighting economic crime and other illegal activity. One major reform in the Act is in relation to Cryptoassets and how they can be seized under…
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08 Mar 2022
Recycling and the PRN System The momentum behind the sustainability movement has drastically increased the obligations placed on UK companies to recycle waste plastic. Resultantly it is anticipated that by 2030 UK companies will be expected to recycle 70% of waste plastic material. While…
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10 Feb 2021
National Apprenticeship Week began on 8 February. This year's theme is 'Build The Future.' With 20 years of experience in progressing employees through apprenticeships, Forbes Solicitors has helped build futures and this year has been no different and has been as successful, despite the…
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21 Jan 2021
Craig MacKenzie has recently acted for an individual charged with breaches of data protection law brought before the Manchester Crown Court. The case has received a significant amount of media interest and highlights the significance of data protection law and the potential consequences of criminal…
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Forbes News
24 Jun 2020
Leading law firm Forbes Solicitors has made 35 promotions as it continues to strengthen its commitment to people development and recognise outstanding client service. There have been seven promotions to Partner across a number of the firm's specialisms and offices throughout Lancashire and…
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Forbes News
18 Mar 2020
At Forbes Solicitors, we are keen to reassure clients that we have robust business continuity measures in place to protect and maintain service levels so we can continue to support our clients. The health and welfare of our colleagues and clients is paramount. We will continue to monitor the most…
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Forbes News
04 Mar 2020
Leading law firm Forbes Solicitors has joined LawPact® - the international association of independent business law firms - as it expands its national and global reach. Having grown its team with 89 new appointments in 2019 and taken on the largest cohort of trainee solicitors to date, Forbes is…
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Forbes News
02 Oct 2019
Forbes Solicitors is celebrating after being recommended in 15 Legal 500 categories and ranking as a Top Tier Firm, with 35 lawyers listed as recommended. Forbes' category recommendations are up one from last year, with Contentious Trusts and Probate being ranked for the first time. The…
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02 Apr 2019
Craig MacKenzie and Craig Liversidge have acted for an accountant charged with multiple frauds and making employer-related investments. This was a high profile case widely reported in the press. It was the first case of its kind prosecuted by The Pensions Regulator (TPR). Proceedings followed…
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