2008 Press Releases

Burnetts has been accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) which assesses legal practices according to their expertise and experience. 
 
October 2008

Burnetts is County’s Most Recommended

Burnetts Solicitors in Carlisle is the most recommended law firm in Cumbria according to the latest edition of a prestigious guide to legal advisers.

September 2008

Double Success for Education Law Experts

A Cumbria law firm is celebrating a double success after securing two national education sector contracts.

Burnetts Solicitors in Carlisle has been awarded contracts to supply legal services to both the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and Preston College. The contracts were won after a competitive tender process which lasted nearly four months.

Cumbria Solicitors Joins International Organisation

Carlisle solicitors Burnetts has been appointed by the international association MSI Global Alliance (MSI) which has 250 member firms worldwide.

August 2008

Help for Sufferers of Medical Accidents 

A series of free Open Days at a Cumbria solicitors aims to give people who have suffered medical accidents an opportunity to talk through their concerns.

The medical law team of Burnetts in Carlisle is hosting the informal Open Days at its Rosehill office from 12pm – 4pm on Tuesday 2nd September, Tuesday 7th October and Tuesday 4th November.

July 2008

Bull Semen Blunder Costs £67,000

A Cumbrian artificial insemination centre has been ordered to pay £67,945 in damages to a prize winning farmer after it wrongly labelled the semen of a valuable Aberdeen-Angus bull.

Employment Law for Line Managers

Managing personality clashes, petty complaints and employee grievances will be the focus of a one day employment law course to be presented by Cumbria employment solicitors  at the Castle Green Hotel Kendal on September 9th.


June 2008

Cumbria Ladies are National Champions

After a 700 mile round trip and four fierce challenges, Cumbria women’s senior hockey team has retained its national championship title. The successful team is sponsored by Burnetts Solicitors and coached by Managing Partner Tom Leach.

Law for Landlords

Burnetts Solicitors in Carlisle, Cumbria is hosting a free legal update for property landlords. Law for Landlords takes place in the library of Burnetts' Victoria Place offices on 12th June.

Student lets is the theme of the update with advice from Burnetts’ experts on managing Houses in Multiple Occupation and dealing with problem tenants. Speakers include Head of Conveyancing Mike Wood and litigation expert Rob Winder. Jan Carruthers, Accommodation Officer from the University of Cumbria will be hosting a Question and Answer session.

May 2008

Legal Update for County's HR Professionals

Personnel practitioners from across the county will be attending the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) Annual Employment Law Update on 15th May at the Swallow Hilltop Hotel in Carlisle. Employment law solicitors from Burnetts in  Carlisle Cumbria will be hosting the day.

March 2008

Special Briefing for Baby Boomers

Burnetts Solicitors in Carlisle is hosting a free legal briefing for Cumbria's Baby Boomer generation.

February 2008

Special Status for Injury Solicitor

A Cumbria lawyer has earned special status from a national accreditation body. Nick Gutteridge, Head of Personal Injury at Burnetts Solicitors in Carlisle has been awarded Senior Litigator status by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)

January 2008

New Head of Agriculture at Cumbrian Legal Firm

Burnetts in Carlisle has appointed a new Head of Agricultural Law: Cumbrian Richard Miller, originally from Wigton, is to head the well-established department at the Carlisle law firm.

Jobs Success for Cumbria Solicitors

Three Cumbrian solicitors have been recognised in the New Year promotions at Carlisle law firm Burnetts.


To view earlier press releases, visit the 2007 news page or the 2006 news page.