HAPPENINGS IN HAMPSHIRE
Biscoes Solicitors shortlisted for four PETA Apprenticeship Awards
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iscoes were over the moon to hear that their apprentices and mentor have been recognised for their great achievements and have been shortlisted for the following Awards:
Chloe Freshney ■ ■ ■ ■
Gemma Dudman
Sarah Godley
I CT Apprentice of the year – Chloe Freshney Rising Star Award – Gemma Dudman Mentor of the Year Award – Sarah Godley Best Apprenticeship Employer Award (SME – Under 250 employees)
Biscoes currently have 6 apprentices with another couple more to sign up to apprenticeship courses in June and September this year. Biscoes apprentices recently supported National Apprenticeship Week and joined the Shaping Portsmouth Apprenticeship Bus around Portsmouth. Alison Lee, Managing Director of Biscoes commented, “We are delighted to be shortlisted for these awards. Apprentices are changing our business everyday, and we strive to create an excellent apprentice experience and dedicate a lot of time and effort into developing our apprentices with great results.” Debbie Brown, HR Manager added, “We are keen to show that apprenticeships can be undertaken at any age, any stage of a career and at different levels within the business. We are really looking forward to the PETA awards ceremony on the evening of 24 June 2022.” ■
Hampshire-based Parker Bullen promotes four of their legal eagles to Equity Partners
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ocal law firm Parker Bullen has promoted four members of staff to Equity Partner as from 1st May.
Suzanne Foster, Jason Evans and Tom Bessant have been promoted from Partner to Equity Partner, whilst Ashley Partridge has scaled the ranks to Equity Partner from his previous position as an Associate. Suzanne is Head of Family and Relationships providing first class advice in all matters of family law, with a particular specialism in supporting families in the Military. Jason was recruited by the firm in March 2021 to head up the new Romsey office. He, too, deals with family law, specialising in divorce cases involving business interests and complex issues. Tom looks after clients in the property sector. With 10 years of expertise and a residential and commercial property owner himself, he is uniquely placed to share his insight and knowledge. And finally, Ashley, a qualified Chartered Legal Executive and Chartered Tax Adviser, is Head of Wills, Probate and Estate Planning, with a specific interest in advising on tax and estate planning. Gareth Horner, Managing Partner, comments: “We are extremely fortunate to have such legal giants in the making. Each one of these lawyers has their own strengths and specialisms, with which they have built up excellent working relationships both with their clients and their colleagues.” ■
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