Roman soldier joins legal firm as part of Hadrian’s Wall anniversary celebrations
March 28th 2022A LEGAL firm has welcomed a Roman soldier puppet to its ranks as part of celebrations to mark the 1900th anniversary of Hadrian’s Wall. Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, which has offices close to the famous landmark in Brampton, Haltwhistle and Carlisle, commissioned Cumbrian artist Emily Bailey to create Cartmell Cornelius to help celebrate the iconic World Heritage Site’s 1900 Festival. The hand-made puppet can be spotted out and about on Hadrian’s…
Cartmell Cornelius Competition
March 28th 2022As part of the year-long celebrations of Hadrian’s Wall1900 Anniversary, we have specially commissioned Cumbrian artist Emily Bailey to create a roman puppet named Cartmell Cornelius. We are inviting children between the ages of 4 and 11 years to use their artistic skills and draw an image of Cornelius! Competition Prizes: 1st Prize – Cartmell Cornelius himself plus a family day pass to a visitor attraction along Hadrian’s Wall. 2nd…
Local+ how Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors gives you even more
February 14th 2022“We are proud of our local roots and enjoy being part of the thriving community …” Peter Stafford, Managing Director. Whilst many of our clients are local we also serve clients from further afield. Wherever they are based and whatever they need, our focus is always on providing excellent advice and support, underpinned by great service. What you might not know, is that we, and our clients, benefit from being…
Leading Cumbria-based Solicitors Joins the North West Family Business Awards 2022
February 14th 2022For the second year, Cumbrian based solicitors, Cartmell Shepherd is supporting the North West Family Business Awards, which will be held on Friday 13th May at the Rum Warehouse, Titanic Hotel, Liverpool. The prestigious Awards are a real calendar highlight for many and celebrate the best businesses, employers and employees in the North West family business sector. As key partners of The Family Business Network, Peter Stafford will be joining…
Change in direction led to legal career with law firm
February 9th 2022A SOLICITOR in the making didn’t give up on her dream of forging a career in law – even if it meant following a different route. Holly Moxon, 24, had signed up to study law at the University of Liverpool along with 300 other students but even when she figured that the course wasn’t a right fit, she refused to give up on her goal of training to become a…
Major Changes to The Highway Code – What you need to know
February 8th 2022On January 29, 2022, major changes to The Highway Code came into force which will impact all road users – but it seems many drivers are unaware. Thinking it over with Carol Fish, Director & Head of Serious and Catastrophic Injury. If you haven’t looked at a copy of The Highway Code since passing your driving test, then I would suggest that now is the time to revisit it. The move is part…
Making a difference in our communities
December 23rd 2021The Christmas season is a time to take a break from our busy schedules and day-to-day commitments and spend quality time with the people who matter the most to us. Thinking it over with Carol Fish Director & Head of our Personal Injury Solicitors team. It’s also the perfect time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the next. If anything, these past 12 months have demonstrated that being part…
Take extra precaution as the nights draw in …
November 18th 2021AS THE clocks have now gone back and it begins to get pitch black outside before we leave work or to pick our children up from after-school activities, we all really need to start taking extra precaution in order to protect ourselves and others. Thinking it over with Carol Fish Director & Head of Serious and Catastrophic Injury… While we enjoyed that extra hour in bed last Sunday, we must now contend with…
Law firm receives top ranking for work in agricultural sector
October 22nd 2021The agricultural team at a leading law firm has been named among the best in the country. Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors’ Agriculture and Estates department has been recognised for its expertise and knowledge of the farming sector in a national legal guide, which ranks lawyers and law firms throughout the UK. The Chambers UK Guide 2022 placed the team in the top tier of legal firms for the second year in…
Solicitor lands dream job after fitting seven years of studies around raising three children
October 15th 2021When Selina Gonzalez became pregnant at the age of 17, her aspirations of becoming a solicitor were put on ice. But a determined Selina, now 38, didn’t give up on her dreams and has juggled seven years of studying law with raising three children to realise her ambition of being admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of England and Wales. Landing her dream job working as a Dispute Resolution solicitor…
