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Managing the workload of a trainee solicitor can be a struggle at times, but what if you’re a student and parent as well? Paige Gajic, Trainee Solicitor at Rothera Bray gives her thoughts on what it’s like to balance the roles of trainee, soon–to-be graduate and mum.

Rothera Bray Associate, Jason Waghorne, is the new President of the Nottinghamshire Law Society for 2019-2020, the Society announced at its recent AGM.

We are elated to have won the Partnership of the Year Award at the Nottingham Post Business Awards 2019.

Millie Moreton comments on the recent case of Mendenta Finance Ltd v Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC [2019] All ER (D) 48 (June) noting the impact this decision has on commercial agreements.

Rothera Bray Solicitor Chris Powell documents the shocking discovery in Essex concerning concealed migrants and the procedures companies should impliment to avoid heavy fines and such tragedy in future.

Rothera Bray solicitor Chris Powell outlines steps Transport Operators should be taking to avoid bridge strikes and meet their legal responsibilities.

We had a fantastic evening on Friday 13th September when we attended this year’s East Midlands Chamber Nottinghamshire Business Awards, where we found out we were finalists of the Commitment to People Development award.

Government guidance published on 13 Sept 2018 ‘Handling civil legal cases that involve EU countries if there’s no Brexit deal’ has suggested the system will revert to the existing domestic common law and statutory rules. But, as Trainee Solicitor Paige Regardsoe examines below, how does the ‘B’ word affect the bigger picture of enforcing judgments?

We are delighted to announce that we have been highly commended in the Large Law Firm of the Year category at this year’s CILEx National Awards 2019.

Applying for a training contract with a firm can be a challenging and worrying time, with many applicants finding themselves competing against numerous candidates for only a handful of positions.
Working as a paralegal before applying for trainee solicitor roles can not only assist you in building up your legal experience but can ultimately help you on your way to securing a training contract by making you stand out from the crowd. Christina Peck, a Trainee Solicitor at Rothera Bray explains why she chose to become a paralegal first before applying for her training contract.

Trainee Solicitor, Billy Shaw comments on the recent Court of Appeal judgment of FSHC Group Holdings Ltd v Glas Trust Corporation Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 1361, explaining the practical implications that this judgment has on all commercial contracts.

APIL (the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) has welcomed calls from a parliamentary committee to overhaul the law on compensation for bereaved relatives and extend eligibility to all family members who had a “genuine close relationship” to the deceased.