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#WBDReconnect
#Digital
#Data
#Finance
📣 Calling all employers & HR professionals. Do you understand the employment law issues facing you as the UK continues towards a return to work? Join us on Weds 1 July at 10am to find out more about flexible furlough.
#restartbritain
#ukemplaw
#emplaw
Is it time for housebuilders to adopt Modern Methods of Construction? 🏡
Alongside industry experts, we explore the opportunities and challenges MMC presents to the construction industry. Download our report now 📩
#RebuildBritain
#Construction
#MMC
Our Freeports business sentiment report shows that opinion is positive. They see the potential, but raise concerns over skills shortages & the need for more collaboration to drive success. 🛳
Download it now 📩
#RebuildBritain
#Freeports
#UKFreeports
In 2022 our Newcastle offices will be moving to The Spark at
@newcastlehelix
. 🚛
The move reaffirms our commitment to the region & being part of a collaborative & innovative business community 🚀
Read about the move below 👇
#Newcastle
#NorthEast
So pleased that we won the Business in the Community award at
#BLA19
... this reaction from
@stpetershospice
is everything! 🏆Happy Friday everyone! 🥰
@BLeaderNews
Huge congratulations to
@WBD_UK
for winning the Business in the Community award at the Business Leader Awards 2019! We couldn’t be happier for you! Thank you so much for the ongoing support you give us
#BLA19
@BLeaderNews
🏆
WBD is one of nine law firms in the UK to be awarded the first Gold Standard Certification from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (
@WILEFTribune
).
Read more here:
#WILEF
We want more people to talk openly about their mental health, whether it be good or bad. There should be no reason why we don’t talk about
#mentalhealth
as often as we do physical health!
#mentalhealthawarenessweek
Now that's a familiar face...!!!
The latest edition of
@NETimesmagazine
has dropped on our desks with a front cover shot of
@WBD_UK
&
@WBD_US
Co-Chair Betty Temple.
Great feature article inside too.
If you get a chance, make sure to pour yourself a brew and have a read!
Navigating the rules of artificial intelligence can be daunting.
@WBD_UK
has created a roadmap to help you navigate the divergent approach to the regulation of AI across the UK and EU.
Download now 📩
#WBDReconnect
#ArtificialIntelligence
#AI
We have just donated a large
#collection
of law books to the Republic of Guyana, sharing our skills, our knowledge and easing access to justice. Well done
@WBD_UK
!
Fabulous news! Congrats to our Bristol team who worked effortlessly in supporting
@stpetershospice
over the last year. A cause close to their hearts ♥️. Well done to the other nominees, great to see such community spirit thriving in Bristol. 👏
#BristolBusinessAwards
Our next award is the Contribution to the Community Award sponsored by
@GWRHelp
and the winner is
@WBD_UK
The transatlantic law firm offer a variety of services including private wealth and real estate
#BristolBusinessAwards
We're officially in & ready to get to work!
#ICYMI
- our Edinburgh team has a new home. Based at 2 Semple Street, the move to larger premises follows a period of growth & a series of high level hires.
#Edinburgh
#Scotland
#officemove
#newlocation
I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! moves to UK for 2020
Hosted by Ant and Dec, the show will be broadcast live every night from a ruined castle in the countryside. More -
Check out
@Plymouth_Live
write-up of the
@mayflower400uk
speaker series event with former hostage, humanitarian & author Terry Waite.
Terry's mind-set throughout his time in captivity is truly inspirational - a must read!
#Mayflower400
#Plymouth
"Our trainees are a crucial part of the future growth and success of the firm" - Jonathan Blair. Welcome to our 2019 intake of 25 trainees joining our offices. Congratulations! 👏
Once again,
@WBD_UK
will be supporting
@BramhamPark
Horse Trials this year in June. As always we have a marquee on the water jump of the cross country course, and look forward to the competition!
#WBDAtBramham
Huge thank you to
@WBD_UK
for donating 12 laptops to our school to help those learning from home who have no access to technology. We really appreciate it!
Absolutely fantastic to see such a turn out at our
@WBD_UK
quiz to raise money for
@stpetershospice
. Let’s do what we can to get to that £80k figure! 🙏🏻
You might have heard of
@St_Monica_Trust
. It's great to know that there is specialist care in Bristol that delivers vibrant community living and helps older people around Bristol live their best life. ❤️ How has the trust helped your family?
#BeingBristol
#charities
#bristol
We're so excited to support the
#GPMSummit
taking place in Bristol from the 21 - 23 October, showcasing the best of UK and global industry; this will be a prime opportunity to make new connections, as well as foster new trade and investment links.
🌟 WBD Associate Nazmin Akthar has been shortlisted at the 2022 Rising Star Awards 🌟
Nazmin is part of the residential team and specialises in residential development, estate management and general infrastructure.
#RealEstateLaw
#RisingStarAwards
Calling all employees of
#ThomasCook
who were affected by the recent troubles. We are supporting a completely free employability event at
@NCL_Coll_HE
on 3 October.
If you have been affected, please register your interest here
Our Bristol office has raised £80,000 for
@stpetershospice
. From cake sales and quizzes, to astonishing cycling challenges, the office pulled together to achieve this immense sum of money.
Read more about our success, and most recent event here:
Our commitment to the
#North
is reflected in our partnership with the
#NorthernPowerhouse
, demonstrating our commitment to promoting the strengths of the North and supporting the Northern economy. Having a fantastic time at the Great Northern Conference in Leeds today.
#OneNorth
Congratulations to the
#MillionMakers
who are back safe & sound after climbing the three 1,000+ peaks in
#Snowdonia
in just 24 hours in aid of
@PrincesTrust
. You can still support the team by donating to their Just Giving page.
WBD is once again sending a senior team to
@MIPIMWorld
. WBD's team will join the city delegations alongside key clients and partners to showcase the firm's capability in
#realestate
. Please contact us if you'd like to meet up: MIPIM
@wbd
-uk.com
#MIPIM2019
From regional roots to transatlantic ties, our people and their achievements have got us to where we are today. Be part of our next chapter & join WBD Alumni.
#WBDAlumni
#closetohome
Following the success of the 2016 Great North Snowdog trail, with
@WBD_UK
raising over £20,000, the firm is proud to continue its support for St Oswald's Hospice by being an early supporter of this year's
@greatnorthelmer
.
#GreatNorthElmer
🎈
@AtoB_2018
we saw the New Forest ponies were out to greet you on your birthday, so we thought you might need some [perfectly coordinated] birthday motivation from the Bristol office too!🎈Make one last donation to Will here:
#happybirthday
@WillBudge81
After a lot of photo opportunities, we'll miss our current unobstructed view of
@edinburghcastle
but are excited to move into our fantastic new offices at 2 Semple Street next month. Looking forward to celebrating our move this evening 🥂
#WBDEdinburghCelebration
@WillBudge81
reached
@WBD_UK
London offices this morning!
@WBD_US
Chair and CEO Betty Temple was even in London to meet him.... A fantastic effort Will - keep going!
@AtoB_2018
Supporting early career students is part of what it means to be a progressive and inclusive law firm. Today we held a negotiation exercise with some students alongside
@StudentsNCL
One of our solicitor apprentices, Sahana Grimaldi, has been appointed as an Apprentice Ambassador by the
@amazingappsuk
(YAAN), a national network of apprentices. This is a fantastic achievement for Sahana, and we wish her the best of luck! 🍀
#FireItUp
Ever heard of a pint of Womble? For another year, our very own beer will be served at our
#WBDSpringCelebration
event on 9 May. We're so excited to see all of our clients and friends there for a
#PintofWomble
Read our roundup of last year's event here.
A huge thank you to all who took part in
#10kStepsforJustice
on Monday. Here’s the top firms team builders leaderboard 🎉 Thank you to all who stepped up to the challenge in support of
#accesstojustice
👣
Sport is a massive part of Bristol life. We see it all here, and it brings us together.
@BSFound
helps change lives through sport. We're very proud to play our small part in that. How do you keep active in Bristol? Tag us
#BeingBristol
@Bristol_Sport
The UK has faced one of the most disrupted trading years since WW2, and like all significant events in history, we will rebuild.
We’re supporting our clients to tackle the challenges of today, helping businesses to plan and rebuild.
#rebuildbritain
Congratulations to Partner Paula Dillon for her nomination as
#LawyeroftheYear
at the
#YLAwards
. Paula's nomination recognises her continued support of
#womeninSTEM
. Here's hoping for a win on 11 October!
🏆 We've been shortlisted for the
@Citywealth
Magic Circle Awards 2020 in the Law Firm of the Year – UK wide category. 🏅
Being recognised is a privilege & highlights
@WBD_WealthUK
dedication to clients.
Voting closes on 31 March 2020.
#MCAwards
Good Morning! We are all set up and ready to welcome delegates to this year's
@SCHOOLSNE
#SBM19
Conference at St James' Park. If you're attending say hello to Nick Moss and Peter Cantwell in our Education Team (who also have a few umbrellas to hand out which may be needed today)
In
#2017
,
@WBD_UK
entered the Global 100 as a truly transatlantic law firm and were recognised as one of Europe's most innovative law firms in the
@FT
Innovative Lawyers Report – can't wait to see what 2018 brings!