Social mobility: A year in review

Social mobility

Throughout the past year, the Law Society of England and Wales has led a campaign to improve social mobility in the solicitor profession, in order to bring new voices from different backgrounds into the profession. The immediate past president of the Law Society, I. Stephanie Boyce said “social mobility and diversity” are key elements in her presidential […]

Top north west firm announces shift to employee-owned structure

north west firm announces shift to employee-owned structure

A North West law firm that champions happiness and positivity among its employees has become employee owned. The 85 employees of Chester-based Oliver & Co Solicitors now own 100% of the business through an employee ownership trust and will gain an equal share of the firm’s profits. The former owners of Oliver & Co described […]