A recent report from Ofsted has highlighted some of the long-standing effects of the pandemic on children’s social care. The report found significant staffing challenges are disadvantaging young people, placing them in homes where their needs are...

The national law firm, Stephensons, has reported a 27.14% mean gender pay gap for fixed hourly pay as at 4th April 2022.  The firm has reported its gender pay gap in line with the government’s gender pay gap reporting regulations.  The...

The national law firm, Stephensons has secured The Law Society’s prestigious Lexcel accreditation for the 12th year in a row. The Lexcel practice management accreditation is an optional scheme for law firms and in-house legal departments and is...

HMRC have recently published tax receipt data which shows that the amount received by the government in Inheritance Tax between April and May 2022 has increased by £100 million over the same time last year. It’s probable that this is because...

Stephensons, will be hosting a webinar for business owners, directors and senior managers seeking practical guidance and HR best practice when employees are pregnant or have already embarked on maternity leave.   The free webinar, held on Tuesday...

The national law firm, Stephensons, has been named Personal Injury / Clinical Negligence Team of the Year at the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards. Now in its 13th year, the Manchester Legal Awards recognise and reward the very best legal talent and...

Over the last two years staff from across the firm have been fundraising for our charity of the year, Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. After a challenging two years for fundraising we are proud to announce that we have raised just over seven and a...

The national law firm, Stephensons, has promoted six team members to Associate in recognition of their continued contribution to the firm. Those promoted to Associate are: Pam Thompson , a qualified nurse providing medical support to the...

The national law firm, Stephensons, has promoted two solicitors in its latest round of partner promotions. Julie Hunter has been named a partner in the firms’ commercial litigation department. Having joined Stephensons in 2017, Julie is highly...

Anxious parents waiting to hear if their three and four year olds have secured a place at their preferred primary school are being given advice on steps to take if they don’t get their first choice. With national offer day for primary school...