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December

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Ambitious Forbes Solicitors Appoints Mike Bentham As Finance Director

18/12/19

Leading legal firm Forbes Solicitors has reacted to the growth and success of the business by appointing Mike Bentham as its new Finance Director. Mike brings more than 18 years of finance experience with him, and has spent time working across every function that exists in a modern day finance…

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October

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Nine New Starters Boost Forbes' Trainee Solicitor Programme

23/10/19

Leading legal firm Forbes solicitors has underlined its continued expansion and investment in the future by accepting nine new starters on its award-winning solicitor training programme. The move takes the number of trainees across the firm to 18, one of the largest cohorts since the scheme was…

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August

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Forbes' Ladies Night Raises Vital Funds for Rainbow House

15/08/19

A charity which empowers people with disabilities to lead a more active and independent life has benefited by £664 after a fundraising night of food, drinks, a catwalk and a showcase of beauty products organised by Forbes Solicitors. Rainbow House, based in Mawdesley, fills a gap in provision…

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July

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Midsummer Ball Raises an Incredible Amount for Chorley Based Charity

22/07/19

A Midsummer ball organised by Forbes Solicitors and Handelsbanken has raised £9,300 for a national youth charity based in Chorley. The event was held at Shaw Hill Golf Resort and Spa Hotel, Whittle-le-Woods and was attended by more than 130 guests from the local business community.…

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May

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Forbes Acts For LBT Holdings Over Sale To Brickability

29/05/19

Leading North West legal firm Forbes Solicitors has advised LBT Holdings Limited over the sale of Bolton-based LBT Brick and Facades Limited to Brickability UK Holdings Limited. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, sees the expansion of Brickability, providing it with increased coverage in the North…

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April

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Forbes Appoints Anti-Social Behaviour and Gang Injunction Expert Kirsty Varley

23/04/19

Leading legal firm Forbes Solicitors has appointed Associate Kirsty Varley to its Housing and Regeneration Team. Kirsty, recognised as a Next Generation Lawyer in Legal 500 for Social Housing, is highly experienced in housing management and anti-social behaviour issues and has Higher Rights,…

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March

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Three Newly-Qualified Solicitors For Forbes

28/03/19

Three members of staff at leading North West legal firm Forbes Solicitors are celebrating after qualifying as Solicitors. Olivia Jack, Michael Rutter and Lucy Bailey, all based in the Walton Summit office, are now beginning the next stage of their careers with the firm. Olivia works in the…

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February

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Blackburn Law Association Raises £1,445 For Rosemere Cancer Foundation

26/02/19

Blackburn Incorporated Law Association (BiLA) has raised £1,445 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation at its annual dinner, held at Northcote at the Rovers in Blackburn. The cancer charity, based at Royal Preston Hospital, supports world class cancer treatment throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria…

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January

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Forbes Solicitors Expands Manchester Operation

23/01/19

Leading law firm Forbes Solicitors has expanded its Employment team in to Manchester city centre. The move coincides with Partner Emma Swan being appointed as Head of Commercial Employment and Partner Ruth Rule-Mullen being appointed as Head of Public Sector Employment, to oversee the Team's…

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Forbes Solicitors Raises More Than £2,000 For Breast Cancer Now

21/01/19

Forbes Solicitors have raised more than £2,000 to help with the fight against breast cancer. Colleagues joined together to support Breast Cancer Now's Wear It Pink initiative during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From Halloween fancy dress, quizzes and raffles to running a soup kitchen,…

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Forbes Offers Free Consultations Over Business Banking Switch

04/01/19

North West companies are being offered free help and advice by Forbes Solicitors, so that they are aware of the potential benefits and pitfalls of the Royal Bank of Scotland Business Banking Switch. The Switch, due to be launched on February 25 2019, is aimed at increasing competition in the UK…

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