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International Women's Day 2022 - Meet Senior Partner Karen Bower-Brown

Karen Bower-Brown
8 Mar 2022
Law Blog
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Karen Bower–Brown is the firm’s Senior Partner and Head of the Commercial Department. Here we reflect on her career and achievements to date, to celebrate International Women's Day 2022

New Howden Office for Sills & Betteridge!

2 Mar 2022
Firm News

We are pleased to announce further expansion activity following the recent opening of an office in Howden.

The importance of supporting employees during the menopause

It is well researched and documented that a high proportion of workers (women, trans and non-binary people) leave the workforce because of menopause, while others are forced to take long-term absences to allow them to manage their symptoms.

Business Rescue and Recovery Strategist Joins Our Corporate Team

Our corporate offer has been boosted this month with the appointment of Consultant Solicitor Robin Johnston.

New Lawyer Joins Gainsborough Team!

The Gainsborough team at Sills & Betteridge has recently been strengthened with the appointment of specialist Wills, Trusts & Probate solicitor Fiona McSmailes.

Employment Tribunal finds fear of catching COVID-19 is not a “philosophical belief”

Under the Equality Act 2010, employees and workers are protected from discrimination based on protected characteristics. One protected characteristic that has been particularly topical is “religious or philosophical belief”. As a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tribunal has now found itself ruling on whether a fear of catching Covid-19 is a philosophical belief.