Some of the region’s up-and-coming businesses are set to secure new investment through Bay Business Angels. The initiative, started by business law firm Baines Wilson, facilitates ‘angel’ equity investment in […]
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First-class lawyer joins Baines Wilson’s commercial property team
Business law firm Baines Wilson is helping a talented young Cumbrian lawyer to carve out a career as a commercial property specialist. Julie-Anne Miller, 29, joined Baines Wilson in March. […]
Andrew Tinkler reveals his business secrets
Around 100 businesses got an insight into how Cumbrian entrepreneur Andrew Tinkler has made such a success of his career when he spoke at the Carlisle Youth Zone Business Breakfast […]
Andrew Tinkler to speak at Carlisle business breakfast
The successful Cumbrian businessman Andrew Tinkler is in the hot seat at the next Carlisle Youth Zone Business Breakfast, sponsored by Baines Wilson. Andrew, known for his forthright views and […]
Leading law firm Baines Wilson LLP launch legal podcast
A leading law firm has launched a podcast that tells businesses all they need to know about current legal issues. Baines Wilson is taking its expert legal advice to the […]
Lakeland Artisan Ltd is Cumbria’s Top Great Taste Awards winner of 2021
The Great Taste Awards, the largest and most trusted food and drink awards on the planet, have been announced. Out of 5,383 products worldwide to receive a Great Taste 1-, […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP – Tesco Discrimination
The case of the 5ft 4in pregnant female manager ‘falsely imprisons’ 6ft male customer assistant says Tom Scaife of Baines Wilson LLP. Mr King worked for Tesco. He suffered from […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : Burden of Proof in Discrimination Claims
In discrimination claims, the long established position is that the burden of proof initially rests with the claimant to prove facts from which, absent a reasonable explanation, the tribunal can […]
Discrimination at the Euros Final: a reminder for employers
Following England’s loss in the Euro 2020 final at the weekend, a number of the team’s players faced racial abuse online, writes Joanne Holborn from Baines Wilson LLP. Marcus Rashford, […]
Don’t pay the penalty for Euros at work
“Sickies”, excessive drinking and over-zealous banter are among the issues employers need to be aware of as England progress to the semi-finals of the Euros, says an employment law expert. […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : Reasonable adjustments for mental health
This weeks legal update from Tom Scaife (pictured), Partner & Employment Lawyer at Baines Wilson LLP discusses the Equality Act 2010 and unfair dismissal. Ms D’Silva worked as a receptionist […]
Baines Wilson LLP welcomes new trainee solicitor
Baines Wilson LLP has welcomed a new trainee solicitor, Daniel Hails, to their team. Daniel, who lives in Carlisle, grew up near Durham and completed his Masters in Law at […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : Conflicting Philosophical Beliefs (again)
In this weeks legal update, Baines Wilson Partner and Employment Lawyer, Caroline Rayner (pictured) explores a recent case regarding the Equality Act 2010 and the implications this may have for […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : A few sherbets…
This weeks legal update is from Joanne Holborn (pictured), Partner & Head of Employment Law at Baines Wilson LLP, discussing unfair dismissal and the recent case of Buchholz v Geze […]
Baines Wilson’s HR Hubs
Recently we have seen a lot of changes in legislation that have had a huge impact on all of our businesses, says Caroline Rayner of Baines Wilson LLP. In order […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : Pizza Fridays
A staff takeaway lunch is, in non-COVID times, a common perk in many businesses – we here at Baines Wilson did it monthly and look forward to doing so again! […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : How to avoid getting caught out like the Prime Minister
Some six months after the date of a county court judgment (“CCJ”), it emerged on 12 May 2021 that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is the subject of a CCJ, based […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP – Gym trainer with fear of dirty towels
Ali Burton was employed by the Crawley branch of fitness chain Nuffield Health. She has a phobia and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) of coming in to contact with bodily fluids, […]