It always seems to be the case that personnel changes happen around the end of the year. If you are considering making changes to your work force, or if you've been on the receiving end of such a change, you might want to equip yourself with some salient points in Employment Law, written by our resident Employment Law guru John Webster, Partner.
If you fancy a chat about anything and are in the vicinity, we'll be exhibiting at the North West Expo this Thursday, November 23, so do come along and say 'Hi' to our team.
ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER?
Thinking of making changes to your workforce? Before you take any precipitate action, you need to read these tips for employers from our Employment team. Find out more →
ARE YOU AN EMPLOYEE?
Have you been made redundant? Dismissed unfairly? Been subject to discrimination in the workplace? Read these employment tips to find out what you need to know. Find out more →
OUR PEOPLE
Ashley Thornton- Commercial Team
How long have you worked for FIeldings Porter?
Two years in December 2017
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Interacting with clients and finding solutions to suit their business requirements
What attracted you to a career in law?
The film “Legally Blonde”
What’s the highlight of your career to date?
Completing on a complicated and demanding multi-million pound transaction
If you weren’t a solicitor what would you be doing?
A show biz journalist
When you’re not working we’d be most likely to find you?
Socialising with friends
What is your favourite book?
Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Where is your favourite holiday destination?
Sorrento, Italy
Recommend a place to visit in Manchester/Bolton
Entwistle Reservoir, Turton
OUR NEWS
Canon Slade Careers Convention
Once again, Pamela Donnellan will be attending the annual Canon Slade Careers Convention for years 9 to sixth form (year 13). This year, the event will take place on Wednesday 22 November. Pamela, a former pupil and deputy head girl, says “It’s always a pleasure to meet prospective local law students and their family. I think the event is a good way of informing them about life as a solicitor and a career in law”.
Say Hello at The North West Expo, November 23 - Etihad Stadium
We will be exhibiting at the North West Expo this Thursday, November 23, so do come along and say 'Hi' to our team, Fieldings Porter Partner Peter Cunliffe and Jennifer Moorhouse, Solicitor in our Private Client department. more →
Guardian Angels
We still have a number of Guardian Angel Devices available free of charge to those suffering with Dementia or Alzheimer’s in the Bolton area. more→
