We asked Kevin to reflect on his first three months at BakerLaw. Here’s what he had to say: How have you found your first three months? I have really enjoyed my first three months working at BakerLaw, in fact, I can’t quite believe three...
BakerLaw Updates
We recently circulated our Commercial and Employment Newsletter, containing the following articles and updates: It's not all about the 'B" word - Employment law changes in 2019 Even the coldest of winters cannot freeze the desire...
We are delighted to strengthen our Corporate and Commercial department with the appointment of Simon Porter as Head of Corporate and Commercial. As a recommended solicitor in The Legal 500 with over 25 years of experience, Simon has been described as having...
We recently circulated our Commercial and Employment Update containing the following articles and news: What are you trading as?: Companies What happens if an employer doesn't respond to an employment tribunal claim? Can an...
We recently circulated our Commercial and Employment Update containing the following articles and news: What you don't know can't hurt you? The employment tribunal thinks otherwise Why bother with a shareholders' agreement? Was...
A technical revolution? We are thrilled to be sponsoring the after party at the WXG conference at the Guildford Harbour Hotel on 26 April 2018. WXG brings together inspirational and technical industries for a one-day conference. Its engaging speakers...
BakerLaw LLP First intake of trainees to qualify at Farnham Solicitors BakerLaw. BakerLaw are delighted to announce that from their first intake of trainees to qualify, Farhana Ahmed has been retained by the firm qualifying into her specialist area of...
Data protection is an issue that is making ever-more frequent appearances in news headlines. With the deadline for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation being set at 25th May 2018, businesses found to be in breach of the new regulations...
On Thursday 11 January and Friday 12 January 2018, we had our first Lexcel re-assessment since we attained the quality mark, three years ago. We are delighted to announce that we passed the Lexcel quality mark and have been re-accredited. What is Lexcel? ...
I am pleased to announce that BakerLaw LLP has been awarded the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2017 Wills & Probate UK Law Firm of the Year. Debbie Duggan, Head of the firm's Private Client Department said: “I am delighted with the...
Just a short walk from our Farnham office is the New Ashgate Gallery. The Gallery shows great support to local artists and works closely with the University for the Creative Arts also based in Farnham. “New Ashgate Gallery is a destination for...
We are delighted to have received the photo below as a thanks from Education for the Children Foundation (an international non-governmental organisation), following our recent instruction assisting the beneficiaries of the School of...
We are thrilled to announce that not only has BakerLaw been named Symphony ‘Member Firm of the Year 2017’ at last night’s Symphony Legal Awards 2017, our Managing Partner, Amanda Glover has been named ‘Managing Partner of the Year...
While the calling to the bright lights of the city have been on the strategic roadmap for some time, the project was more about securing the right people and right place. The decision to open a second office was not about rapid growth but about servicing...
We are pleased to announce that our Managing Partner, Amanda Glover has been awarded Professional Negligence Lawyer of the Year UK in the Finance Monthly Global Awards 2017. The Finance Monthly Global Awards recognise and celebrate companies and individuals...
The Partners at BakerLaw LLP are delighted to welcome Oliver Salmon as the firm’s new Paralegal in the Company Commercial and Employment departments. Following completion of Oliver's law degree, in tandem with his Paralegal...
Last month, the Partners at BakerLaw held a competition for all staff to put forward innovative ideas for the firm. The Partners encourage staff to be involved and open with their ideas. They felt that the competition was a perfect forum for encouraging...
Last month BakerLaw LLP were accredited by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). Buying and selling a home is likely to be the largest transaction that most people will undertake. It is commonly dubbed one of life’s most stressful...
BakerLaw LLP has bolstered its Employment Law Department with the appointment of a new Associate. Emily Yeardley is an experienced employment law solicitor advising businesses and individuals on employment related matters ranging from unfair dismissals...
BakerLaw are delighted to announce that their Managing Partner, Amanda Glover has been noted in the field of professional negligence by Lawyer Monthly with a Women in Law 2017 Award in recognition of her outstanding legal expertise and contribution within...
BakerLaw are proud to announce that Debbie Duggan, Head of Private Client, has recently obtained a Distinction in the STEP Advanced Certificate in Advising Vulnerable Clients. STEP is the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and ensures a high...
Amanda Glover, Managing Partner is delighted to announce that BakerLaw have been recognised and have been awarded in 2 categories by Acquisition International Global Media and a further category by Wealth and Finance International. BakerLaw is proud of...
We have raised a staggering £1,555.97 We are delighted to be able to update you all with the funds that have been raised since we nominated the PT Hospice as our charity. Over the last months we have raised a staggering £1,555.97...
We are delighted to announce that BakerLaw has once again been awarded The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme ( CQS ) accreditation. CQS accreditation provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing...
BakerLaw’s Partners Amanda Glover, Jonathan Craig and Andrew Peters were delighted to be approached to support the Anglo-US business development networking event ‘Hampshire and Fairfax County Working Together’ at the House of Commons...
BakerLaw advises management team on acquisition of DED BakerLaw’s corporate partner Jonathan Craig, supported by employment partner Andrew Peters advised Tim Downes lead for the buyer management team on their recent completion of the...
I am pleased to announce that Andrew Peters has joined BakerLaw as a Partner and Head of Employment. Andrew brings with him a wealth of experience and can advise and assist in all employment law related matters. He is a very...
BakerLaw and Fish Financial were delighted to announce their strategic alliance at the launch party held at Farnham Castle on the 12 th February. The event was attended by over 160 local connections. Amanda Glover (Managing Partner),...
FarNet, the regional professionals' networking event, is now in its seventh month and is going from strength to strength. With an invitation list boasting over 200 professionals and with its LinkedIn group membership now exceeding 100, BakerLaw LLP is...
Were you at the Aldershot Army Show on Saturday 28 th June? Bakerlaw LLP were there supporting Armed Forces Day, we had lots of fun with our Pin the Wig on the Judge game and despite the rain it was a great day! We support the armed forces all year...
BakerLaw is very proud to announce that we have opened our second office in 18 months showing the firm's continued growth since we launched in July 2012. As a part of a re-brand of our sister-firm, Bakers Personal Injury Solicitors, BakerLaw will...
BakerLaw LLP is pleased to announce the launch of a new monthly networking event in Farnham. FarNet, a concept devised by BakerLaw's head of company commercial Jonathan Craig, aims to bring together professionals acting on behalf of commercial clients...
BakerLaw LLP is very pleased to announce that Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice has been selected as our Charity of the Year for 2014. The Farnham-based hospice is the only adult hospice caring for terminally ill people and their families across the whole of...
BakerLaw LLP has raised £1685.00 for a local hospice by participating in "Make a Will Fortnight". Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham holds the event every year in order to raise vital funds for the day-to-day running of their services as...
Farnham was getting in to the festive spirit last weekend with the switch-on of the Christmas lights in the town. The event, which took place at Gostrey Meadow, saw thousands of people visiting the area to take part in the celebrations. There was plenty...
On Friday, 22 nd November, BakerLaw LLP organised a Bright Day at their office in Farnham to raise funds for Brake, the national road safety charity. Staff came to work wearing crazily bright clothes and made donations to Brake, supporting the...
This week is Road Safety Week, the UK's biggest road safety event, involving thousands of schools, organisations and community groups every year. Set up in 1997, the event is coordinated annually by Brake, the independent road safety charity each...
On 28 th June 2013, BakerLaw Managing Director Julian Oldfield took to the cold waters of the English Channel as part of a six-person relay team in an attempt to swim to Cap Gris Nez on the north-coast of France all in the name of charity. The team, made...
On 6 th July the gates of Aldershot Garrison were opened to the public as the week-long Aldershot Military Festival reached its pinnacle with a family open-day, and BakerLaw is proud to have been an official sponsor of the event. Formerly known as...
BakerLaw is very proud to announce that we will be supporting the Aldershot Military Festival 2013. The event, which is being held from Monday 1 st July until Saturday 6 th July, will take place at Aldershot Garrison on Queens Avenue and promises to be a...
The Fight for Franco - 7-Sisters Challenge May 25 th 2013 Former soldier and Coldstream Guardsman, Franco Gasparotti was seriously injured whilst on active service in Northern Ireland and subsequently discharged from HM Forces. He went on to develop...