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Northern law firm recruits 13 trainees and solicitor apprentice as strong growth in Newcastle continues

Ward Hadaway LLP, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, has recruited seven trainees to its Newcastle team who have been awarded a two-year training contract at the firm. It has also appointed a solicitor apprentice who will undertake a six-year apprenticeship.

EMG Solicitors Triumph at Investors in People Awards 2022

Growing North-East law firm, EMG Solicitors were delighted to be announced as the winner of the UK Employer of the Year Award: Silver at The Investors in People (IiP) event 2022, on Tuesday 15^th November at Old Billingsgate in London.

Award-winning financial writer joins North East PR agency

A North East PR and marketing agency has bolstered its team with the appointment of a financial communications specialist.

Big Question: What has been your biggest triumph as an entrepreneur?

As part of our Big Question feature, we asked four Forum members: What has been your biggest triumph as an entrepreneur?

The FoodHouse scales up into new home at Baker’s Yard

The FoodHouse, which designs websites and apps for restaurants, takeaways and cafes, has moved into new premises at Baker’s Yard to facilitate the business’s growth and expansion.

Rags To Riches Property Investor Buys His Childhood Gym In Six Figure Deal

A rag to riches multimillionaire property investor has acquired the gym where he used to train as a youth boxer for £250,000.

Strong growth for leading law firm Ward Hadaway

A Top 100 UK law firm, with offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester, has announced its 2021-2022 financial results.

Ward Hadaway has delivered a strong performance over the last financial year, seeing firm-wide turnover increase by 11% to £43 million, with more than 40 legal appointments at all levels over the past year.      

Horizon Works accelerates growth plans with senior promotion

Horizon Works, which is based at Northumberland Business Park near Cramlington, supports innovators in complex industries and offers a wide range of integrated marketing services across strategy, PR, design and digital.

The Revenue Growth Specialists Using Omnichannel Strategy to Transform your Business

Revolution is a full-stack revenue growth agency based in Gateshead that provides services such as demand creation, client conversion, customer retention, and digital transformation. This year, the award-winning agency has had great success, landing 25 new contracts and averaging 32% revenue growth for its clients.