A Level students from Barnsley Sixth Form College are getting a taste of the legal life thanks to MKB Solicitors LLP. The five Law students are taking part in a four-week work experience placement where they have the opportunity to shadow Solicitors, attend Court and observe client meetings. Sam Kinghorn, Luke Thompson, Emma Peacock, Megan
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Holidays from Hell! Employment Update by Ben McFeely
A year doesn’t seem to go by without new controversy surrounding the provision of holidays to workers. After the debacle of holidays and long term sickness absence, we now have new European and UK case law that has created huge headaches for employers about the way in which holiday pay is calculated. What a mess!
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall … Do I need a Will at all?
In the first of a series of articles by Steven Dawson, the Head of the Private Client Department at MKB and current President of the Sheffield and District Law Society, we look at some recent changes to the rules about who inherits if you die without having made a Will. “Whilst we at MKB would
The Legal 500 – We’ve done it again!
MKB Solicitors LLP have been recommended in the Legal 500 publication for the second year running. Simon Brian and Ben McFeely of our Employment Department have been listed as recommended lawyers in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2014 editorial for the Yorkshire and Humber region. The Legal 500 United Kingdom, is the leading guide to law firms
David Wright, Managing Partner at MKB, certainly gets our vote!! …
We are delighted to announce that our Managing Partner, David Wright, has been shortlisted for the Managing Partner of the Year award at the 2014 Yorkshire Lawyer Awards. David has been at the firm for over 43 years and Managing Partner since 1998. He has seen the firm through four recessions and has helped to
Congratulations to our iPad Competition Winner!! …
Congratulations to our mini iPad competition winner – Karen. We hope you and your daughter have lots of fun using your new gadget!! From all at MKB Solicitors LLP 🙂
Steven Dawson of MKB is inaugurated as President of the Sheffield & District Law Society
It was a real pleasure to be present at the inauguration of Mr Steven Dawson (Partner & Head of Wills, Probate & Future Planning Department at MKB Solicitors) today at the Sheffield & District Law Society Headquarters in Campo Lane, Sheffield. MKB are very proud of Steven for his achievement and wish him every success in his 12 month presidency.
MKB launch their new Facebook page with iPad mini competition!! …
MKB are celebrating the launch of their new Facebook page by giving you the chance to view it in style on a 16GB iPad mini. Like our facebook page AND share our competition post for your chance to win …
Private Client Team Welcome Rianne Wilcockson – Trainee Solicitor
MKB are pleased to welcome Rianne Wilcockson to our Private Client Team. Rianne will be working closely with Steven Dawson and Matthew Gibson. Over the course of her training contract, Rianne will also be undertaking seats in conveyancing, employment and litigation. Rianne has particular interest in writing and drafting Wills, estate accounts and writing and