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Robin Darby, Head of Costs at Shakespeare Putsman, has been successful in reducing a success fee from 80% to 67% on detailed assessment. The claim related to a window cleaner who fell from a first floor window sustaining spinal and head injuries and recalled nothing of the fall. There was no factual evidence as to how he fell. To succeed, the Claimant had to prove breaches of Health and Safety regulations. However access to inspect the property where ...

A Shakespeare Putsman team led by partner Matthew Sutton has advised Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council on Europe's largest education outsourcing contract. The Birmingham law firm advised on the negotiation and award of the 12-year contract which has a value of £345m. Serco Group won the contract and will deliver education support services to the Council and to Walsall's 119 schools. In addition it will introduce a number of new initiatives intended to support the economic and ...

We are currently looking for two employment solicitors to join our firm.Both roles will involve undertaking a broad range of assignments within our employment team and the successful candidate can expect to be primarily involved in respondent work. Ideally we are looking for 3-6 years pqe in employment law, with demonstrable experience in marketing and supervision. There is a possibility of Associateship for the right candidate. If you are interested in applying please contact Carol Stone - ...

We are looking for a talented individual to provide an extensive range of facilities management services and deliver our Health & Safety programme.Our ideal person will have previous experience of working in a hands-on facilities management role, be qualified in the field of Health & Safety and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. A "can-do" attitude is a must and you will be naturally proactive but also disciplined in your approach to work.Experience of a ...

Shakespeare Putsman was named as a runner-up in last night's prestigious industry awards organised by legal publication 'The Lawyer'.Shakespeare Putsman came second only to Scottish firm Burness in the category of 'National/Regional Law Firm of the Year' finishing ahead of shortlisted firms Pinsent Masons, Clarke Willmott, Dickinson Dees, and EMW Law.The award was open to any UK national or regional firm and the judges were looking for tangible evidence of strategic vision; consistent delivery of client ...