ABD NEWSLETTER HAS A WINNER!
ABD Newsletter gives regular info on current legal developments, latest law trends, the firm and what they do, blogs, interesting cases, as well as loads of other stuff!
Because more and more people are logging onto our website and signing up to read our ABD Newsletters we thought it would be a great idea to have a Draw! The Draw took place recently.
The lucky winner was Mr Nigel Adams! Mr Adams was chosen from a Draw of all the people who have signed up for ABD Newsletters on our website since the last winner was announced. So MANY CONGRATULATIONS to Mr Adams who has won a luxury Fairtrade Hamper.
If you would like to receive regular interesting info by way of a newsletter from us please let us know and you may receive a luxury hamper!!
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
ABD AND BREWIN DOLPHIN TAKE STOCK OF CURRENT MARKET CLIMATE!
ABD'S modern Marlborough based Office on the Marlborough Business Park was well attended yesterday morning by staff to listen to a presentation given by Brewin Dolphin team - Myles Palmer, Oliver Findlay, Alex Minoudis and Matthew Guillaume.
ABD Partner Andrew Douglas welcoming the Brewin Dolphin Team!
(pics left to right Andrew Douglas, Matthew Guillaume, Myles Palmer, Oliver Findlay and Alex Minoudis).
Useful info! The staff take note!
Open Floor! Q and A time!
The seminar ended with an "open floor" question and answer session which provided good interaction and a useful understanding of the current market conditions.
Outside the offices of ABD, Marlborough.
Alistair Everett (ABD Partner), Myles Palmer (BD), Matthew Guillaume (BD), Alex Minoudis (BD), David Sutton (ABD Partner) and Oliver Findlay (BD).
Pics from left to right.
ABD'S modern Marlborough based Office on the Marlborough Business Park was well attended yesterday morning by staff to listen to a presentation given by Brewin Dolphin team - Myles Palmer, Oliver Findlay, Alex Minoudis and Matthew Guillaume.
ABD Partner Andrew Douglas welcoming the Brewin Dolphin Team!
(pics left to right Andrew Douglas, Matthew Guillaume, Myles Palmer, Oliver Findlay and Alex Minoudis).
Brewin Dolphin who are one of the UK's largest private client investment managers did an informative presentation to ABD on financial planning and money management.
Useful info! The staff take note!
Open Floor! Q and A time!
The seminar ended with an "open floor" question and answer session which provided good interaction and a useful understanding of the current market conditions.
Outside the offices of ABD, Marlborough.
Alistair Everett (ABD Partner), Myles Palmer (BD), Matthew Guillaume (BD), Alex Minoudis (BD), David Sutton (ABD Partner) and Oliver Findlay (BD).
Pics from left to right.
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
ABD FESTIVE GATHERING 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!
Time to eat! Everyone sat down to enjoy a 3 course meal followed by coffee.
Uh oh.. water water everywhere and not a drop to drink!! Ian and Rachael sharing a joke.
A huge thank you goes to ~Andrew Douglas, Tony Awdry and Alistair Everett for providing a really enjoyable Christmas Party at the Bear Hotel last week. Approx 100 people gathered which was great to see!
The evening started with a glass of Christmas Cheer upon arrival and a catch up.
Cheers! Smartly dressed for the occasion!
Time to eat! Everyone sat down to enjoy a 3 course meal followed by coffee.
Ok, which table are we on?
Uh oh.. water water everywhere and not a drop to drink!! Ian and Rachael sharing a joke."Would you like some water Rachael?" Ian asks "No thanks I've just had some!" replies Rachael mopping her dress and the table.
Before the first course heads and tails were played and thereafter timely speeches were made!!
Some great prizes were won in a raffle. Grace was given by Joe Phelan, and everyone tucked into their christmas food.
enjoying the music.
AFTERWARDS tables were cleared for a 10 piece band to assemble, and dancing began!
For those that didnt want to dance it was a great opportunity to catch up on news and have a good time!
A great time was had by all!
A great time was had by all!
A big thank you goes to Dave Turley for the hard work put into organising such a great party.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!
Thursday, 4 November 2010
TEAM EFFORT!
The pink ribbon is an international symbol of breast cancer awareness.... it is also used by legal firms to tie up a brief for delivery to a barrister!!
Each October - breast cancer awareness month - hundreds, if not thousands of products are emblazened with pink ribbons, or coloured pink.
People raise money by organizing different activities such as "Pink Day"whereby each employee wears an article of pink clothing, ribbon or accessory at work to signify their intention to support/raise money in aid of breast cancer.
Talk about team effort, a VERY BIG THANK YOU goes to Claire and Liz from ABD's Accounts Department for organising once again "dress down day including something pink." This was in support of breast cancer charity which took place on 29th of last month! All the office staff took part! THAT IS - Devizes, Calne, Wootton Bassett and Marlborough Offices! Its the taking part that counts!!
Their day not only included dressing down and wearing something pink, for £2.00 each, but also a buffet lunch whereby each employee provided food and everyone ate a plate of lunch for £1.00! a tombola, a raffle, cakes were made for sale and more!!
At the end of the day, an amazing total of £197.60 was raised! These proceeds will go towards helping to find a cure, breast cancer care, or research programmes.
As for the historical lawyers pink ribbon, that will just continue to tie up briefs!!
Monday, 1 November 2010
A WORTHWHILE CASE.
Mesothelioma - meaning - "a malignant tumour of the lining of the chest or abdomen often caused by
asbestos dust".
Mr X had been employed by Islington Borough Council as a Clerk of Works. His job was to oversee the removal of asbestos from Council owned properties which he did for approximately 10 years. He then retired.
20 years later, he began to develop shortness of breath followed by a variety of other unpleasant symptoms that became increasingly more unpleasant and also painful
He had contracted MESOTHELIOMA
Sadly, he died 5 months later after diagnosis.
HIS WIFE AND FAMILY WERE DEVASTED...
Some months later after much discussion, his family decided to contact Peter Shah -Personal Injury Lawyer and Partner at ABD. They wanted to know whether they should sue because they were extremely unhappy with how and why Mr X had died. They felt that Islington Borough Council were to blame.
Peters job was to claim compensation for the loss of a loved one.
After a period of time, as a result of Peters hard work, an out of court settlement was finally reached with the Councils insurers. Mr X's family received £80,000 and Islington Borough Council admitted defeat.
Mr X's wife and family were extremely happy with the outcome that Peter had achieved for them and they felt that justice had been done.
A very worthwhile case.
Mesothelioma - meaning - "a malignant tumour of the lining of the chest or abdomen often caused by
asbestos dust".
Mr X had been employed by Islington Borough Council as a Clerk of Works. His job was to oversee the removal of asbestos from Council owned properties which he did for approximately 10 years. He then retired.
20 years later, he began to develop shortness of breath followed by a variety of other unpleasant symptoms that became increasingly more unpleasant and also painful
He had contracted MESOTHELIOMA
Sadly, he died 5 months later after diagnosis.
HIS WIFE AND FAMILY WERE DEVASTED...
Some months later after much discussion, his family decided to contact Peter Shah -Personal Injury Lawyer and Partner at ABD. They wanted to know whether they should sue because they were extremely unhappy with how and why Mr X had died. They felt that Islington Borough Council were to blame.
Peters job was to claim compensation for the loss of a loved one.
After a period of time, as a result of Peters hard work, an out of court settlement was finally reached with the Councils insurers. Mr X's family received £80,000 and Islington Borough Council admitted defeat.
Mr X's wife and family were extremely happy with the outcome that Peter had achieved for them and they felt that justice had been done.
A very worthwhile case.
Saturday, 30 October 2010
TEAM EFFORT!
In aid of British Heart Foundation!
Many congratulations to Sharon Mann who ran the Swindon Half Marathon on Sunday 10th October 2010 in aid of British Heart Foundation
Sharon, who is based at ABD's Calne Office and is part of the Litigation Department, came 357th out of about 1513 who were running! It took her 1 hour 44 min's and 29 seconds (chip time)... very impressive! She was presented with a medal and T Shirt at the end of her challenging run.
Sharon has run a couple of half marathons before but never for charity like this one. So far with the kind help of her work colleagues, friends and family who have sponsored her, she has raised for charity approximately £120 with more money to come!!
Her training prior to the half marathon, involved long distance running with her husband during weekends and shorter maintenance runs during the week. This was just as well because the course was a tough one with a few hills!!
She is hoping to continue running more half marathons and possibly even a full marathon!
So, after having had some leg rest she is now back on the training and working out her next challenge!
Its the taking part that counts!
Sharon with her medal and T Shirt.
Well done Sharon!
In aid of British Heart Foundation!
Many congratulations to Sharon Mann who ran the Swindon Half Marathon on Sunday 10th October 2010 in aid of British Heart Foundation
Sharon, who is based at ABD's Calne Office and is part of the Litigation Department, came 357th out of about 1513 who were running! It took her 1 hour 44 min's and 29 seconds (chip time)... very impressive! She was presented with a medal and T Shirt at the end of her challenging run.
Sharon has run a couple of half marathons before but never for charity like this one. So far with the kind help of her work colleagues, friends and family who have sponsored her, she has raised for charity approximately £120 with more money to come!!
Her training prior to the half marathon, involved long distance running with her husband during weekends and shorter maintenance runs during the week. This was just as well because the course was a tough one with a few hills!!
She is hoping to continue running more half marathons and possibly even a full marathon!
So, after having had some leg rest she is now back on the training and working out her next challenge!
Its the taking part that counts!
Sharon with her medal and T Shirt.
Well done Sharon!
Sunday, 17 October 2010
BUSINESS COMES FIRST!
Devizes Chamber of Commerce gathered in the Bear Hotel, Devizes to enjoy their annual dinner on Friday 15 October 2010!
The dinner was attended by local business committee members including ABD Partner Roger Chadwick. Also in attendance was ABD Partner Andrew Douglas.
Guest Speaker for the evening was Claire Perry, Conservative MP for Devizes.
PROMOTING DEVIZES!
Roger Chadwick, Claire Perry MP and Andrew Douglas.
(From left to right)
Dinner was served in the Lambtons Restaurant where 40 or so people sat down to enjoy a delicious 3 course meal!
Richard Jaggs, Devizes Chamber of Commerce Committee Chairman gave a speech followed by guest speaker Claire Perry MP.
After a question and answer session the evening ended with coffee, chocs and carriages home!
Devizes Chamber of Commerce gathered in the Bear Hotel, Devizes to enjoy their annual dinner on Friday 15 October 2010!
The dinner was attended by local business committee members including ABD Partner Roger Chadwick. Also in attendance was ABD Partner Andrew Douglas.
Guest Speaker for the evening was Claire Perry, Conservative MP for Devizes.
PROMOTING DEVIZES!
Roger Chadwick, Claire Perry MP and Andrew Douglas.
(From left to right)
Dinner was served in the Lambtons Restaurant where 40 or so people sat down to enjoy a delicious 3 course meal!
Richard Jaggs, Devizes Chamber of Commerce Committee Chairman gave a speech followed by guest speaker Claire Perry MP.
After a question and answer session the evening ended with coffee, chocs and carriages home!
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