Employment lawyers say that there is no maximum temperature at which staff can demand to go home because it is too hot.
Countdown starts for first Swanage Carnival since 2019
Young ambassadors are finally set to lead the procession at Swanage Carnival – two years after first being chosen.
Legal eagles have head for heights
Daredevils from Ellis Jones Solicitors are jumping out of a plane for a children’s hospice
Legal eagles win wings at Ellis Jones Solicitors
A trio of talented young lawyers are flying high after becoming fully qualified with regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors.
Promotion for Katy at Ellis Jones Solicitors
Regional law firm Ellis Jones has promoted Katy Sewell to Associate Solicitor. Katy joined the firm, which has six offices across the south coast in Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs (Poole), Christchurch, Ringwood, Swanage and Wimborne as well as London, in 2017. A member of the Wills, Trusts and Probate team, Katy studied law and did her Law Practice Course (LPC) at … Read More
New club for future leaders gets off to an impressive start
A new networking group aimed at the next generation of leaders has been launched in Dorset. Nearly 50 people attended the first meeting of the Ellis Jones Future Leaders Breakfast Club, held at Bournemouth’s Cosy Club. The club – believed to be the first of its kind in Dorset – is the brainchild of Abi Sinden, a business services solicitor … Read More
Double success for law firm with Lexcel and CQS
Ellis Jones Solicitors is celebrating a double success. The regional law firm has been awarded the coveted Lexcel quality mark for the 16th year running. Lexcel is the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark for practice management and client care. It is only awarded to law firms who provide the highest level of client care and business management standards. Ellis Jones … Read More
Ellis Jones Solicitors celebrates International Women’s Day
A Dorset law firm has celebrated International Women’s Day by revealing that three quarters of its staff – and a third of its partners – are female. Ellis Jones Solicitors says the figures are the highest in its history and demonstrate its ‘total commitment’ to gender equality. Kate Brooks, Partner and Head of Employment/HR Services, said: “Law is traditionally seen … Read More
Denim rules as staff take part in annual Jeans for Genes Day
Staff at Ellis Jones Solicitors threw on their denim when they took part in the annual ‘Jeans for Genes’ appeal. The Dorset and New Forest law firm joined companies and organisations across the UK in encouraging staff to wear their jeans for the day. In return, donations were collected for Genetic Disorders UK which funds pioneering research and vital support … Read More
Law firm’s ‘Fab 14’ go the extra mile for Julia’s House
Staff from a Dorset law firm Ellis Jones went the extra mile for children’s hospice Julia’s House