Hill Dickinson Celebrates Win at Law Society Awards

Liverpool Chamber Patrons Hill Dickinson is celebrating success at this year’s Liverpool Law Society Legal Awards after scooping the Employment Team of the Year title.

The firm’s success was particularly significant as the coveted Legal Awards received a record number of entries this year, across a wide spectrum of firms.

Commenting on the win, Hill Dickinson Managing Partner, Peter Jackson said: “In a year which has seen us expand our international horizons, we are proud to be recognised by the legal industry in Liverpool for our hard work and dedication.”

Hill Dickinson Employment & Pensions Partner, Robert Coward attended the awards ceremony and said, “This win underlines the expertise demonstrated by our lawyers and is testament to the fact we have an exceptional team that is committed to providing outstanding client service.”

Created to celebrate legal excellence in the region, the bi-annual Legal Awards were held on Saturday 27th June at Liverpool’s Crowne Plaza Hotel and attracted a broad range of firms.

Join us for an evening of shopping, great offers and entertainment!

Liverpool ONE  and Liverpool Chamber would like to invite you to an exclusive shopping evening in the Peters Lane designer boutique area of Liverpool ONE.

Retailers in Peters Lane will be conducting special offers on the night from exclusive discounts to prize draws and goodie bags. Stores taking part include Jigsaw, Ted Baker, Dune, Flannels, Leia, Fred Perry, Jones, Crocs and many more - see inside each store for details.

On the evening, Liverpool ONE will launch Love Style, a brand new personal shopping service. You are invited to meet the Liverpool ONE stylist for a complimentary day to night style consultation. There will also be a 10% discount on any bookings taken on the night.

Refreshments will be provided by Liverpool ONEs leisure partners serving canapes for guests to enjoy throughout the evening, and live music will be provided by a string quartet from Liverpool Jazz.

Member fee: £10
Non-member fee: £15

Start: Thursday 2 Jul 2009
Time: 17.30 - 19.30

Book online here

Win your company a big cash prize, or some outstanding professional services, by entering the 2009 Morgan Foundation Entrepreneur Awards.

The awards, designed to encourage new, trailblazing businesses were established in 2001 by Steve Morgan, founder and chairman of the building firm Redrow.

Businesses from Merseyside, North Wales, West Cheshire, Shropshire and Wolverhampton can apply for the awards in 6 categories:

• Best New Business (less than 4 years old)
• Best Social and/or Economic Contribution to the Region
• Best Entrepreneurial Social Enterprise or Charity
• Best Young Entrepreneur (under 25 years of age)
• Best Individual Entrepreneur working in a Social Enterprise or Charity
• Against All Odds (the person or business overcoming the most obstacles to succeed)

The closing date for entrants is 10 September. Winners will be announced at a glittering awards night at Carden Park Hotel near Chester on 19th November.

More information can be found at  www.mf-awards.co.uk.

Tuesday 14 July
Holida Inn, Liverpool
1-5pm

Free help and advice for Liverpool businesses

HMRC encourages customers to use its VAT Online service

If you’re running a successful business, you’ll know how crucial it is to keep up to date with developments. From April 2010, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) plan to phase out paper VAT returns which means that any business with an annual turnover of £100,000 or more, and all newly registered VAT businesses, irrespective of turnover, will have to file their VAT returns online and make payment electronically.

HMRC are here to help you make the simple transition to filing your VAT return online and to highlight the benefits that going online brings to your business.

On Tuesday 14 July 2009, we will be offering free help and advice at the Holiday Inn Liverpool, Lime Street.

This event has been designed especially for VAT registered businesses and will be interactive, with opportunities to ask questions at our online services stand.  We will show how to get started with VAT Online, and other online services, and will let you know where to get further help and support if you need it.  There will be a 45-minute online services presentation at various times during the day, so why not call in at a time convenient to you?

HMRC’s VAT Online event takes place on Tuesday 14 July 2009 at the Holiday Inn Liverpool, Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1NQ. The event will run from 1.00pm to 5.00pm.

Book your free place online here.

You’ll need to book your place in advance and spaces are limited, so please book early.