BlogForbes Solicitors expands Manchester operation

Forbes Solicitors expands Manchester operation

Leading law firm Forbes Solicitors has expanded its Employment team into Manchester city centre.

The move coincides with Partner Emma Swan being appointed as Head of Commercial Employment and Partner Ruth Rule-Mullen being appointed as Head of Public Sector Employment, to oversee the Team’s continued growth within the commercial and public sectors.

Associate Solicitor Sal Chowdhury and Solicitor James Barron are now working full-time out of the firm’s offices at Church House, Deansgate, which was previously only a base for part of Forbes’ Insurance Team.

The team in Lancashire is continuing to grow too, with Solicitor Katy Parkinson joining earlier this month.

Forbes, in conjunction with recruitment specialists Hays, will be holding two Employment events in Manchester, one focused at commercial clients and one focused on education clients.

The education employment event will be held at Hays’ Manchester Office on the 31 January and is on handling investigations in a school setting – how to ensure your investigation process is fit for an Employment Tribunal.

The commercial employment event will be held at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday March 14. The event is an interactive mock employment tribunal, aimed at business owners, directors, HR practitioners and managers.

Further information on the events can be found here https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/events/.

Jonathan Holden, Partner and National Head of Employment said: “Moving Sal and James into Manchester city centre is part of the Team’s strategy to grow our client base in the Manchester area along with an increase in demand for the services we provide.”

Latest

Makerfield by-election LIVE amidst predictions of 'straight fight between Labour and Reform'

Reform UK would “clamp down” on any abuse of a proposed £5 billion tax break for workers doing extra hours, Robert Jenrick has said....

National Lottery announces major Lotto change set to bring more chances to win

The change will come into effect on June 7Then in the second round, the same thing will happen again. The National Lottery explains: "A...

Brighton vs Manchester United LIVE score and goal updates as Michael Carrick makes three changes

It's the final matchday of the 2025/26 Premier League season and Manchester United will end their campaign with a trip to Brighton.Michael Carrick has...

Makerfield by-election LIVE as first poll shows Andy Burnham and Reform in knife-edge race

The Liberal Democrats have announced the party's candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election as Stockport councillor Jake Austin.Councillor Austin was born in the constituency...
Subscribe to our newsletter
Business Manchester will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.
Don't miss

Harry Maguire's mum absolutely fuming as Man United defender left out of England squad

The defender's brother has slammed the decision22:58, 21 May 2026Updated 23:23, 21 May 2026Harry Maguire's mum has taken to social media to share her...

Property Investment Manchester: Why the City Continues to Attract Investors

Manchester’s property market has spent years building a reputation as one of the UK’s strongest regional investment locations. In 2026, that reputation continues to...

Man United transfer news: Yan Diomande decision, Ederson update, Sandro Tonali latest

Manchester United academy star Malachi Sharpe has confirmed his departure from the club.In a post to Instagram, he said: "After 5 years my time...

Man United 'reach agreement' as transfer nears and £86m decision made

Manchester United are being linked with a move for a host of potential new signings as the summer transfer window fast approaches13:35, 23 May...

More News

Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month Marks the Start of Two New Charity Partnerships for Mobility in Motion

During Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, Mobility in Motion has announced that it has formed new partnerships with Steel Bones and Finding...

Surprising ways you might be putting your phone at risk

We use our smartphones for everything. Checking traffic, catching up with friends, browsing the sales… they’re our instant source of information. But these devices also provide...

5 Essential health and safety tips for UK workplaces

If you want to keep a UK workplace safe and legally compliant right now, you need to focus on five specific pillars which are...