In these uncertain times we at Berwins are aware more than ever how crucial robust,
pragmatic and timely advice is for individuals, families and businesses - and
that we have to be extraordinary so that you can be, too. It's long since become
a cliché that these are extraordinary times; but we also consider that all our
clients are extraordinary, and it's our role to help them achieve solutions which
are out of the ordinary.
The need for us to do so is now greater than we could ever have imagined when
we first set out our aspiration to be "No Ordinary Lawyers"; and our challenge
is to help you in ways which are out of the ordinary, and which tangibly improve
your business or your personal affairs.
What's Going On?
Berwins becomes a Limited Company & appoints Directors
We have just announced a major restructuring which sees us change from a limited
liability partnership to a limited company and appoint new directors.
“We are one of the first law firms in the country to switch to operating as a
limited company,” said managing director Paul Berwin, who founded the Harrogate-based
business in the mid-1990s.
“The decision, taken after a major review, gives Berwins the right corporate
management structure for its future development, as well as giving us the opportunity
to bring some more talented individuals into the boardroom“ said Mr Berwin.
The other existing LLP partners who become directors are
Sue Blake
, Carolynn Peace and
Stephen Root
. They are joined by four newly appointed directors: private client lawyer Julie
Jewers, family lawyer Sarah Smith, employment lawyer Natalie Saunders and practice
manager Caroline Davison. Caroline becomes one of the first non-lawyer managers
of a law firm in the country in another innovative move for the firm, taking the
title of operations director.
John Barrett, one of the firm’s senior partners, has moved to a new role as consultant,
and remains a key member of the practice.
“The board is made up of directors who come from diverse backgrounds which broadens
the range of experience,” said Mr Berwin. “We are confident that this will strengthen
our ability to achieve extraordinary outcomes for our clients – at a time when
they need it most - and to continue to grow and develop the business.”
The firm will continue to be known as Berwins.
Photograph : Paul Berwin, managing director, with from left, newly appointed
directors
Sarah Smith, Caroline Davison, Natalie Saunders and (seated) Julie Jewers.
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Join us on social networking sites
The days of the solicitor sitting in the ivory tower of his (nearly always 'his') office expecting clients to come to him and moving only for the odd Court appearance
or round of golf are fortunately behind us.
With the technology to keep us in touch with base, you're now as likely to find
us visiting our clients at their offices, factories, farms and homes as within
our own four walls.
But it doesn't stop there - we need to be where our clients are - and although
we've had a web presence since that in itself was a novelty now you can meet
us on Linked In -
www.LinkedIn.com - a business-oriented social networking site. As of May 2009, it had more
than 40 million registered users,
spanning 170 industries and we are making good connections with our clients
through it. We also have a Facebook group which is very new and we don't yet
know how it will develop. We do know however that we have to be where our stakeholders
are; so our Facebook group is for our employees, our clients, our suppliers -
and yes, our friends - so why not join so we can find out what's on your mind
and what we can do to deliver in a way that has meaning and value for you.
