Below are summaries of press articles relating to Stephensons Solicitors LLP over the past few months, click the details link to read the article in full where available:
Details: BBC Radio 4 - June 2013
Headline: 'Radio Four's You and Yours programme'
Summary: Consumer law partner, Andrew Leakey comments on the plight facing victims of a major scam involving two telecoms businesses, who are still being pursued for their debts
Details: Solicitors Journal- May 2013
Headline: 'Probate Wizard targets fixed-fee clients'
Summary: Stephensons are one of six firms to sign up to Probate Wizard.
Details: The Sunday Times- May 2013
Headline: 'Make a stand and don't let shops fob you off'
Summary: Partner Andrew Leakey comments on how consumers should deal with faulty goods.
Details: Personnel Today- March 2013
Headline: 'Dealing with delicate situations'
Summary: Employment solicitor and associate Phil Richardson comments on dealing with sensitive allegations in the workplace.
Details: The Law Wizard - February 2013
Headline: 'The power of PR for law firms'
Summary: Stephensons' PR executive Lianne Tracey comments on the launch of The Probate Wizard and the use of PR in law firms.
Details: The Independent - January 2013
Headline: 'A breach of human rights: Court of Appeal rules CRB check law must go'
Summary: Commentary on Court of Appeal's decision in T case.
Details: BBC News – January 2013
Headline: 'Government to challenge Court of Appeal ruling on criminal records'
Summary: Civil Liberties partner Mike Pemberton comments on T case.
Details: Only Dads – January 2013
Headline: Family Law - Don't 'Name and Shame'
Summary: Family solicitor Chris Fairhurst comments on the legal reasons why action like naming and shaming mothers who are 'contact deniers' is a bad idea.
Details: The Guardian – November 2012
Headline: Guilt, non-guilt and innocence: what will Strasbourg decide?
Summary: Stephensons' civil liberties partner, Mike Pemberton, comments on his client Lorraine Allen's case, who has taken her claim for compensation to the ECHR.
Details: The Independent – November 2012
Headline: Jailed for a crime you didn't commit: Landmark case could be costly for UK
Summary: The Independent interview Lorraine Allen on her upcoming quest for compensation at the ECHR.
Details: BBC News Derby – November 2012
Headline: Lorraine Allen compensation battle heads to Europe
Summary: Commentary and live interview with Lorraine Allen and Stephensons Partner, Mike Pemberton.
Details: ITV Central – November 2012
Headline: Court hears case of woman wrongly convicted for killing son
Summary: Commentary on Lorraine Allen’s pending hearing at the ECHR.
Details: Today's Conveyancer - September 2012
Headline: Conveyancing awards winners
Summary: Stephensons' take home Overall Conveyancing Firm of the Year award.
Details: The Justice Gap - May 2012
Headline: Wrongly Accused - A need for 'imagination and outrage'
Summary: Stephensons' consulatant Campbell Malone comments on miscarriages of justice.
Details: Manchester Evening News - The Business Desk - NW Business Insider - June 2012
Summary: News of Stephensons merger with Altrincham based firm Dobsons Solicitors.
Details: BBC Radio One - May 2012
Headline: The Chris Moyles Show
Summary: Stephensons are mentioned on the Chris Moyles show, offering a free change of name deed for Dominic 'Santini' Byrne. (42 minutes in).
Details: Claims Innovation Awards 2012 - May 2012
Headline: Team of the Year
Summary: Stephensons' clinical negligence team were shortlisted as Team of the Year at the annual awards which took place in Manchester on May 9th, congratulations to winners on the night Civitas.
Details: Pro-Manchester - May 2012
Headline: Put a spring in your step - Make a Will
Summary: News on relating to a special promotion at Stephensons with Wills specially discounted between the 21st-25th.
Details: The Bolton News - April 2012
Headline: Solicitors' cash boost for The Christie
Summary: Stephensons donate just under £3,500 to charity of the year 2011 The Christie.
Details: Manchester Evening News - March 2012
Headline: Stephensons aids the professionals
Summary: Defending doctors, nurses, teachers and more the MEN provide a profile of Stephensons' regulatory defence team.
Details: Law Gazette - March 2012
Headline: Trainees join firm
Summary: Stephensons appoint seven new trainee solicitors across the firm.
Details: Manchester Evening News - March 2012
Headline: Manchester Legal Awards - results and pictures
Summary: Stephensons' family law Partner Mike Devlin is awarded Legal Aid Solicitor of the Year at 2012 Manchester Legal Awards.
Details: BBC One - February 2012
Headline: Rip Off Britain
Summary: Stephensons' Partner Andrew Leakey comments on the problems arising from getting tied in to a lifelong contract.
Details: SME - Manchester - February 2012
Headline: Getting small business recruitment right
Summary: Stephensons' Karen Baron offer her top tips on recruitment for small businesses.
Details: Manchester Evening News - December 2011
Headline: Kings Chambers and Stephensons lawyers ensure brass bands will be heard
Summary: Military bands will continue play in Wigan after home-made Will upheld.
Details: Road Safety Week - December 2011
Headline: Companies get involved in RSW11
Summary: Stephensons attend two local primary schools to educate children on road safety.
Details: BBC One - November 2011
Headline: The One Show
Summary: Stephensons' consumer law champion is interviewed in relation to consumer rights.
Details: Wigan Evening Post - November 2011
Headline: New faces at legal firm
Summary: Stephensons' clinical negligence, crime, appeals and regulatory departments are boosted with the appointment of four newly qualified solicitors.
Details: The Bolton News - September 2011
Headline: Leigh solicitor in loch drama
Summary: Stephensons' solicitor Rachel Adamson takes part in The Great Scottish Swim to raise money for charity Leukaemia Research.
Details: Business Car Manager - September 2011
Headline: Business car drivers must be insulated from distractions of the mobile device
Summary: Stephensons' motoring offence expert Carl Johnson comments on the risks drivers take when using a mobile device whilst driving.
Details: Manchester Evening News - September 2011
Headline: Stephensons increase profits by 15 per cent
Summary: Stephensons weather the economic storm to increase profits by nearly 15 per cent.
Details: Manchester Evening News - September 2011
Headline: Stephensons in league with the rugby stars
Summary: Stephensons' Partner Neal Boland advises Harrison Hansen in recent disciplinary hearing.
Details: Manchester Evening News - August 2011
Headline: Stephensons launch a heath food helpline
Summary: Stephensons launch dedicated helpline for businesses in the health food industry.
Details: Liverpool Daily Post - August 2011
Headline: Solicitor launches helpline aimed at health food firms
Summary: Helpline launched to aid businesses confused by red-tape or facing prosecution.
Details: BBC News - August 2011
Headline: Northamptonshire NHS discriminated against disabled man
Summary: Stephensons' employment department represent Dale Morgan at discrimination tribunal.
