Hughes Paddison News

Life after Lockdown? Live Q&A with an Expert Panel

A chance to hear the latest on employment, property, corporate and restructuring and insolvency and to ask questions and share your opinions.

DATE: Thursday 7 May 2020, 10:00am - 11:00am- delivered via Zoom Video Conference

Hughes Paddison makes two senior promotions

Cheltenham based solicitors, Hughes Paddison, have announced two promotions within their Senior Management Team. Jon Rathbone has been made an Equity Director within the firm, whilst Julie Bennett has been made a Director.

COVID 19 Legal Information Update April

Across the team at Hughes Paddison we have been looking at the potential implications of Coronavirus and its consequences on different situations and legal aspects. We have pulled together in this Legal Information Update all the blogs that the team here...

Hughes Paddison nominated for Recruitment Award

Hughes Paddison are pleased to announce their nomination in the ‘Best Recruiter – Small Firm’ category at the LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards 2020. LawCareers.Net (LCN) is a widely recognised leading online resource...

Hughes Paddison Training Contract Programme

The Directors at Hughes Paddison are now inviting applications for the 2021 Training Contract Programme, across two intakes in Spring and Autumn 2021. We look to recruit candidates with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong academic record and who...

New Director appointed in the Private Client Team

We are pleased to announce that Caroline Farmer of the firm’s Private Client Department has recently been appointed as a Director of the firm and head of the Private Client Department. Caroline has been with the firm since 2014 and prior to that...

Hughes Paddison expand offer with appointment of new Employment Law Director

Cheltenham based Solicitors Hughes Paddison, have added Employment Law to the range of corporate and commercial legal services the firm offers its business clients, with the recruitment of Kimberley Whalen-Blake as a Director and Solicitor.

Hughes Paddison strengthen team with new appointment

Hughes Paddison have made a new senior addition to further strengthen their Private Client Department, with the appointment of Sue Senkbeil.

Hughes Paddison exhibiting at The University of the West of England Careers Fair

Hughes Paddison exhibiting at The University of West of England Careers Fair

Structuring your property investments

Cheltenham Racecourse - Thursday 4th October 8.30am-10am
With landlords seemingly being public enemy number one, there is a real need to look at how property investments are held. Join our panel of experts who will guide you through a case study on the tax and legal implications of restructuring your property portfolio and explore the opportunities available both in the short and long term. This breakfast seminar offers a great opportunity to gain insight from the experts who will be on hand to answer your questions.

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Benefits of Mediation for separating families

Every year Mediation Week 17-21 January 2022, lead by the Family Mediation Council (FMC) helps raise awareness of Family Mediation for those seeking a divorce.

Our aim is to let more people know about the benefits of family mediation and to encourage separating couples to think about family mediation as a way of helping them take control, make decisions together and build a positive future for them and their family.

Abuse of Power of Attorney

In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in people making Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) to give decision making powers to trusted individuals (“attorneys”) in the event of loss of mental capacity. The government is now considering updating the paper-based process introduced in 2007, to a more modern, digital method whilst ensuring that appropriate safeguards are in place. A consultation process has taken place to examine the LPA making process.

Hughes Paddison celebrates 2021 qualifications

Hughes Paddison is pleased to announce the qualification of Amy McCormick as a Solicitor into the Corporate and Commercial team, Jess Reynolds as a Legal Executive in the Residential Property team and Emma O’Brien as a Solicitor in the Family team. Hughes Paddison has a strong track record of training Solicitors and Legal Executives and enabling them to establish long and successful careers at the firm.

The Ins and Outs of Employment Contracts

Please come and join us for this information packed HR and Networking session in association with HR People Support sponsored by Hughes Paddison. Our own Kimberley Whalen-Blake, Employment Solicitor will be on the panel of experts at this very popular and informative HR and Networking event.

Hughes Paddison to take part in Seminar for start up businesses

Jon Rathbone from Hughes Paddison is taking part in a free online Seminar on 23rd June 2021, organised by Eagle Tower titled "How to make your New Business soar". It is specifically aimed at people who are thinking about starting a new...