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Top regional law firm invests in landmark Maidenhead office to meet future growth
25 August 2026, Maidenhead, UK: Leading regional law firm Gardner Leader has reinforced its long-term commitment to Maidenhead with a significant investment in new landmark offices in The Pearce Building to support its future growth in the Thames Valley and across the south of England. With a…
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Swindon solicitors: Why local couples could now be heading for a split
Firm urges cohabiting couples to share their views on proposed law reforms before 14 August consultation deadline 10 August 2026: Autumn 2022 was a memorable time: The country was mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Lewis Capaldi was at number one with ‘Forget Me’, and England fans were
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Windsor solicitors: Why local couples could now be heading for a split
Firm urges cohabiting couples to share their views on proposed law reforms before 14 August consultation deadline 10 August 2026: Autumn 2022 was a memorable time: The country was mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Lewis Capaldi was at number one with ‘Forget Me’, and England fans were
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Newbury solicitors: Why local couples could now be heading for a split
Firm urges cohabiting couples to share their views on proposed law reforms before 14 August consultation deadline 10 August 2026: Autumn 2022 was a memorable time: The country was mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Lewis Capaldi was at number one with ‘Forget Me’, and England fans were
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Oxford solicitors: Why local couples could now be heading for a split
Firm urges cohabiting couples to share their views on proposed law reforms before 14 August consultation deadline 10 August 2026: Autumn 2022 was a memorable time: The country was mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Lewis Capaldi was at number one with ‘Forget Me’, and England fans were
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Maidenhead solicitors: Why local couples could now be heading for a split
Firm urges cohabiting couples to share their views on proposed law reforms before 14 August consultation deadline 10 August 2026: Autumn 2022 was a memorable time: The country was mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Lewis Capaldi was at number one with ‘Forget Me’, and England fans were
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National - Class of 2022: Why thousands of cohabiting couples could now be heading for a split
10 August 2026, UK: Autumn 2022 was a memorable time: The country was mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Lewis Capaldi was at number one with ‘Forget Me’, and England fans were gearing up for the last World Cup. But for thousands of couples it also marks the first time they started living…
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Oxford: Leading law firm strengthens Real Estate team with two new Partners
Gardner Leader, a leading regional law firm, has expanded its Real Estate team with the appointment of Partners Charlotte Botham and Belinda Sinnott, as the firm continues to respond to growing demand for specialist real estate expertise across the Thames Valley and South East. The region’s…
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Swindon and Wiltshire: Leading law firm strengthens Real Estate team with two new Partners
Gardner Leader, a leading regional law firm, has expanded its Real Estate team with the appointment of Partners Charlotte Botham and Belinda Sinnott, as the firm continues to respond to growing demand for specialist real estate expertise across the South West. The region’s commercial property…
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Berkshire: Leading law firm strengthens Real Estate team with two new Partners
Gardner Leader, a leading regional law firm, has expanded its Real Estate team with the appointment of Partners Charlotte Botham and Belinda Sinnott, as the firm continues to respond to growing demand for specialist real estate expertise across the Thames Valley and South East. The region’s…
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Maidenhead: Leading law firm strengthens Real Estate team with two new Partners
Gardner Leader, a leading regional law firm, has expanded its Real Estate team with the appointment of Partners Charlotte Botham and Belinda Sinnott, as the firm continues to respond to growing demand for specialist real estate expertise across the Thames Valley and South East. The region’s…
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SWINDON & WILTS: Leading regional law firm achieves B Corp Certification
11 June 2026, Swindon and Wiltshire: Leading regional law firm Gardner Leader has announced its B Corp Certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility (ESR) and its ongoing impact across the communities it serves. The firm joins a…
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OXFORDSHIRE: Leading regional law firm achieves B Corp Certification
11 June 2026, Oxfordshire: Leading regional law firm Gardner Leader has announced its B Corp Certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility (ESR) and its ongoing impact across the communities it serves. The firm joins a growing global…
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MAIDENHEAD: Leading regional law firm achieves B Corp Certification
11 June 2026, Maidenhead: Leading regional law firm Gardner Leader has announced its B Corp Certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility (ESR) and its ongoing impact across the communities it serves. The firm joins a growing global…
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BERKSHIRE: Leading regional law firm achieves B Corp Certification
11 June 2026, Berkshire: Leading regional law firm Gardner Leader has announced its B Corp Certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility (ESR) and its ongoing impact across the communities it serves. The firm joins a growing global…
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OXFORDSHIRE - Gardner Leader brings the business community together for International Women’s Day
Leading Law Firm hosts annual event in Oxford in support of charity, Homeless Oxfordshire 6th March 2026, Oxford: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, welcomed over 130 business leaders and professionals from across major industries to Somerville College, University of Oxford, to celebrate
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BERKSHIRE - Gardner Leader brings the business community together for International Women’s Day
Leading Law Firm hosts annual event in Oxford in support of charity, Homeless Oxfordshire 6th March 2026, Berkshire: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, welcomed over 130 business leaders and professionals from across major industries to Somerville College, University of Oxford, to
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UK - Gardner Leader brings the business community together for International Women’s Day
Leading Law Firm hosts annual event in Oxford in support of charity, Homeless Oxfordshire 6th March 2026, UK: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, welcomed over 130 business leaders and professionals from across major industries to Somerville College, University of Oxford, to celebrate
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Leading regional law firm expands employment team with two strategic hires
Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has welcomed two more solicitors to its expanding employment team with the appointment of strategic hires, Partner, Michelle Morgan, and Senior Associate, Catherine Morris. Michelle returns to Gardner Leader after holding roles at Shoosmiths and BCLP.
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Leading law firm celebrates success with national award win
30th October 2025, UK: Gardner Leader, a leading regional law firm, has won the prestigious ‘Business Support Team of the Year’ award at the annual national LawNet Awards while being highly commended in other categories. A national event, the awards bring together top-performing legal firms…
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Gardner Leader Announces Double-Digit Growth Amid Wave of New Hires
21 July 2025, UK: Leading regional law firm Gardner Leader has announced a period of significant firmwide growth as 21 new team members join across its seven office locations – marking a 9.7% increase in headcount since the beginning of 2025. Now employing over 191, these latest appointments…
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Oxfordshire - Leading regional law firm appoints new partner
Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, appoints new Partner, Lynsey Smith to further strengthen and expand its Dispute Resolution team. Lynsey’s appointment follows Lauren Blackman’s, who joined the firm last year as a Partner in the Residential Property team, and marks a busy period for…
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SWINDON AND WILTS - Leading regional law firm appoints new partner
Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, appoints new Partner, Lynsey Smith to further strengthen and expand its Dispute Resolution team. Lynsey’s appointment follows Lauren Blackman’s, who joined the firm last year as a Partner in the Residential Property team, and marks a busy period for…
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Leading regional law firm appoints new Maidenhead partner
28th May 2025, Maidenhead and Berkshire: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, appoints new Partner, Lynsey Smith to further strengthen and expand its Dispute Resolution team in Maidenhead. Lynsey’s appointment follows Lauren Blackman’s, who joined the Maidenhead office last year as a…
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Oxford - Gardner Leader hosts International Women’s Day event
Law firm hosts inspirational event in Oxford in support of charity, CAMFED 10th March 2025, Oxford: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, celebrates the achievement of women on International Women’s Day (IWD), gathering over 100 industry leaders, business owners and Oxford’s academic
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B2B - Gardner Leader hosts International Women’s Day event
Law firm hosts inspirational event in Oxford in support of charity, CAMFED 10th March 2025, UK: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, celebrates the achievement of women on International Women’s Day (IWD), gathering over 100 industry leaders, business owners and Oxford’s academic
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BERKSHIRE - Gardner Leader hosts International Women’s Day event
Law firm hosts inspirational event in support of charity, CAMFED 10th March 2025, BERKSHIRE: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, celebrates the achievement of women on International Women’s Day (IWD), gathering over 100 industry leaders, business owners and the region's academic
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SWINDON AND WILTS - Gardner Leader hosts International Women’s Day event
Law firm hosts inspirational event in support of charity, CAMFED 10th March 2025, Swindon and Wilts: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, celebrates the achievement of women on International Women’s Day (IWD), gathering over 100 industry leaders, business owners and the region's academic
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Leading law firm appoints new HR Director
For Immediate release - 3rd March 2025, UK: Regional law firm, Gardner Leader has appointed new HR Director, Sarah Hunt, marking another significant step in cementing its position as one of the leading legal services providers across the south of England. Since 2023, Gardner Leader’s team has…
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BERKSHIRE - Leading law firm appoints new HR Director
For Immediate release - 3rd March 2025, Berkshire: Regional law firm, Gardner Leader has appointed new HR Director, Sarah Hunt, marking another significant step in cementing its position as one of the leading legal services providers across the south of England. Since 2023, Gardner Leader’s…
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SWINDON AND WILTS - Leading Law Firm appoints new HR Director
For Immediate release - 3rd March 2025, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE: Regional law firm, Gardner Leader has appointed new HR Director, Sarah Hunt, marking another significant step in cementing its position as one of the leading legal services providers across the south of England. Since 2023, Gardner…
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OXFORDSHIRE - Leading Law Firm appoints new HR Director
For Immediate release - 3rd March 2025, OXFORDSHIRE: Regional law firm, Gardner Leader has appointed new HR Director, Sarah Hunt, marking another significant step in cementing its position as one of the leading legal services providers across the south of England. Since 2023, Gardner Leader’s…
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MAIDENHEAD - Leading Law Firm appoints new HR Director
For Immediate release - 3rd March 2025, MAIDENHEAD: Regional law firm, Gardner Leader has appointed new HR Director, Sarah Hunt, marking another significant step in cementing its position as one of the leading legal services providers across the south of England. Since 2023, Gardner Leader’s…
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Leading regional law firm expands Family team amid Oxfordshire growth
Leading regional law firm expands Family team amid Oxfordshire growth 21st January 2025: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has announced the expansion of its Family Law team with the appointment of a new Senior Associate amid ongoing growth in Oxfordshire. Rosie Deller joins the firm…
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Maidenhead - Gardner Leader acts in purchase of 133-year-old Henley Standard by Baylis Media
8th January 2025, Maidenhead: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has supported Maidenhead-based, independent newspaper group, Baylis Media in the purchase of the 133-year-old Henley Standard weekly newspaper from Higgs Group. The Henley Standard is now operated by the Baylis Community…
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Berkshire - Gardner Leader acts in purchase of 133-year-old Henley Standard by Baylis Media
8th January 2025, Berkshire: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has supported Maidenhead-based, independent newspaper group, Baylis Media in the purchase of the 133-year-old Henley Standard weekly newspaper from Higgs Group. The Henley Standard is now operated by the Baylis Community…
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Gardner Leader rounds off year of growth with three new appointments
12th December 2024, Berkshire: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has announced the appointments of three new solicitors, bringing more than 60 years’ worth of collective experience to the firm. Joining Gardner Leader’s 200 strong team, the firm’s latest additions include James…
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A hattrick of award wins for leading law firm
Marking a marvellous end to 2024 25th November 2024, UK: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has marked the end of the year with a hattrick of industry accolades, having been named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ by LawNet, a national network of around 70 high quality independent law firms,
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Local law firm holds Dementia Friends training event
With 35 Dementia Friends accreditations awarded on the day 23rd October 2024: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has gathered together 35 local professionals for an Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends training event to raise greater awareness on how the condition impacts people, both
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SWINDON AND WILTS - Ten years at the top for leading solicitor
As 32 members of the Gardner Leader team receive individual industry recognition 3rd October 2024, Swindon and Wiltshire: Chris Felton, Partner at leading regional law firm Gardner Leader, has been named for the 10th year in a row as a ‘Leading Individual’ in this year’s prestigious Legal
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OXFORDSHIRE - Ten years at the top for leading solicitor
As 32 members of the Gardner Leader team receive individual industry recognition 3rd October 2024, Oxfordshire: Chris Felton, Partner at leading regional law firm Gardner Leader, has been named for the 10th year in a row as a ‘Leading Individual’ in this year’s prestigious Legal 500 Guide,
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BERKSHIRE - Ten years at the top for leading solicitor
As 32 members of the Gardner Leader team receive individual industry recognition 3rd October 2024, Berkshire: Chris Felton, Partner at leading regional law firm Gardner Leader, has been named for the 10th year in a row as a ‘Leading Individual’ in this year’s prestigious Legal 500 Guide,
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MAIDENHEAD - Ten years at the top for leading solicitor
As 32 members of the Gardner Leader team receive individual industry recognition 3rd October 2024, Maidenhead and Windsor: Chris Felton, Partner at leading regional law firm Gardner Leader, has been named for the 10th year in a row as a ‘Leading Individual’ in this year’s prestigious Legal
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MAIDENHEAD: New Partner further strengthens Maidenhead Residential Property Team
As local housing market shows signs of activity 25th April 2024, Maidenhead: Law firm, Gardner Leader appoints local solicitor Lauren Blackman as Partner to further strengthen its Residential Property team in Maidenhead. Lauren’s appointment follows Vicky Schollar’s, who joined the Newbury…
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BERKSHIRE: New Partner further strengthens Residential Property Team
As local housing market shows signs of activity 25th April 2024, Berkshire: Law firm, Gardner Leader appoints local solicitor Lauren Blackman as Partner to further strengthen its Residential Property team in Maidenhead. Lauren’s appointment follows Vicky Schollar’s, who joined the Newbury office…
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THAMES VALLEY: Law firm, Gardner Leader, appoints new Head of Employment
29th January 2024; Thames Valley: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has appointed specialist employment solicitor and senior associate, Vicky Schollar, as its new Head of Employment, bringing with her over 20 years of experience. Vicky’s appointment is the latest in a series of…
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SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE: Law firm, Gardner Leader, appoints new Head of Employment
29th January 2024; SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has appointed specialist employment solicitor and senior associate, Vicky Schollar, as its new Head of Employment, bringing with her over 20 years of experience. Vicky’s appointment is the latest in a series of…
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OXFORDSHIRE: Law firm, Gardner Leader, appoints new Head of Employment
29th January 2024; OXFORDSHIRE: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has appointed specialist employment solicitor and senior associate, Vicky Schollar, as its new Head of Employment, bringing with her over 20 years of experience. Vicky’s appointment is the latest in a series of prominent…
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LAW: Law firm, Gardner Leader, appoints new Head of Employment
29th January 2024; UK: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has appointed specialist employment solicitor and senior associate, Vicky Schollar, as its new Head of Employment, bringing with her over 20 years of experience. Vicky’s appointment is the latest in a series of prominent hires…