Forbes Solicitors

There's just one week to go until David Mayor, Jonathan Clay & Ayesha Daya from our Insurance team will be in London for the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) Annual Conference. If you're attending, we'd be delighted to welcome you to our stand to discuss the latest developments across the insurance sector, explore current legal and regulatory challenges, and talk about how we can support your business. And you never know, there may be some Forbes merch to get your hands on too! We look forward to seeing you there! 👋 #MGAA2026 #MGAAConference #MoreThanLaw #InsuranceLaw

To celebrate World Social Media Day, we thought we’d introduce you to the faces behind the Forbes social media accounts. We asked everyone in the marketing team to dig out their very first social media profile picture and pair it with their most recent one. Safe to say there have been a few changes along the way! A small glimpse behind the #MoreThanLaw brand and the people who bring it to life every day. #WorldSocialMediaDay

New article alert ❗ We're pleased to share that our Head of Public Sector Employment, Ruth Rule-Mullen, has written an article for the latest edition of Institute of School Business Leadership 'The Voice' Magazine - about 'Navigating a Positive Trade Union Relationship' and the changes on the horizon for schools and trusts in light of the Employment Rights Act 2025. Head to pages 29 and 30 to read it now: https://lnkd.in/eGaR94Xb #ISBL #EmploymentLaw #MoreThanLaw

Friday Fill In is back! ☀️✨ We hope you've had a fantastic couple of weeks! With this week's heatwave bringing plenty of sunshine, we hope you've been able to enjoy the warmer weather. Here's a look at some of the highlights from across our services over the last two weeks. Have a lovely weekend!

As excitement builds around major sporting events, councils are often encouraged to host screenings, fan zones and community celebrations. But are these events always worth the investment? In this article for TheMJ, David Mayor, Partner in our Insurance team, takes a look at the realities behind fan zones and why councils need to think carefully about the costs, risks and long-term benefits before getting involved. Read David's take here: https://lnkd.in/ebpbzV3M #MoreThanLaw #InsuranceLaw #TheMJ

🌈 What does Pride mean to you? This #PrideMonth, Nicola Dawn, Co-Chair of our EDIB Committee, and Poppy Romback, Chair of our LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group, share their personal reflections on what Pride means to them. For Nicola, Pride is a celebration of love, family and the progress that has been made. For Poppy, Pride is about coming together with friends, family and loved ones to celebrate inclusion, diversity and representation. At Forbes Solicitors, we're committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be their #authentic self. #Pride2026 #MoreThanLaw

Day 2 of the ALARM, embrace risk Conference complete ✔️ Our Insurance team have had a fantastic two days in Manchester, filled with meeting new faces, connecting with industry contacts and handing out Forbes merch. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand to chat with the team and take part in our game. We'd like to say a big congratulations to our game winners, George Wraith from Protector Insurance UK, Daniel Moylan from Zurich Municipal and Paul Smyth from Barnet Council who took home some great prizes! See you next year 👋 #MoreThanLaw #ALARMRisk #ALARMConference #InsuranceLaw Claire Opacic Nicola Dawn Alice Norcross

A fantastic NWEEG event last week and an important conversation about the future of work. As proud sponsors, we were delighted to share insights on how organisations can respond to rising costs, embrace skills-based workforce planning, create effective reskilling and upskilling pathways and support employees through periods of change and growth. The keynote, panel discussion and networking session provided valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, share experiences and explore practical ways to build more resilient and future-ready organisations. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such an engaging discussion. #FutureOfWork #HR #EmployeeEngagement #WorkforcePlanning #Lancaster Gabriela Hammond Katy Parkinson

Reminder: Secure your place today ⬇️ Join Forbes Education Associate Coral Peutrill for a free 30-minute webinar where we will highlight the key changes proposed to Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, and steps that your school or college can take to ensure compliance when the updated guidance comes into force. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eVBvjX53 #MoreThanLaw #Education #Webinar

Day 1 of the ALARM, embrace risk Conference complete ✔️ It's been a fantastic day of engaging conversations with attendees in sunny Manchester. If you made it along to our workshop (session 5D) we hope you enjoyed it. There's still plenty to look forward to, with the dinner this evening and another full day at the conference tomorrow. If you're attending tomorrow, be sure to stop by and say hello at Stand 17 👋 #MoreThanLaw #ALARMRisk #ALARMConference #InsuranceLaw Chris Booth Jonathan Clay Sarah Davisworth Elizabeth Bower Stephen Barnfield Ridwaan Omar