Biscoes Solicitors

📢 Holiday Closure Notice 📢 Please note that Biscoes will be closed from 5pm on 23rd December until 9am on 2nd January 2025 to give our staff a well-deserved break. During this period, our telephones will still be answered, except on the 25th and 26th of December 2024, and the 1st of January 2025. If your call is urgent, a member of our team will respond during the Christmas holiday.

🎄 Merry Christmas from Biscoes! 🎄 Wishing all our clients, team, and everyone a joyful holiday season. #MerryChristmas #SeasonsGrettings

📢 We are now closed until the 2nd January! 📢 During this period, our telephones will still be answered, except on the 25th and 26th of December 2024, and the 1st of January 2025. If your call is urgent, a member of our team will respond during the Christmas holiday.

At Biscoes, we believe that open communication is key to creating an inclusive workplace. Damien Berg shares how he once saw his disability as a challenge/barrier and chose not to speak up. However, when he joined Biscoes, he decided to explain his needs - and he’s so glad he did! With support from our HR team, Damien found the understanding and adjustments he needed to thrive at work. 🙌 Read Damien’s full story here: https://lnkd.in/eRqfZkUY #BiscoesTeam #UKDisabilityMonth #EmployeeStories #DisabilityintheWorkplace

🎉 We have our final Biscoes Bonanza Giveaway WINNER! 🎅 Drumroll, please… 🥁✨ The Week 3 winner of our Christmas Giveaway is: 🎁 Gabor Kovacs 🎁 🎉 Congratulations! You have won a £25 One4All voucher 🎉 Thank you to everyone who entered our giveaways, and congratulations to all who won! 🌟 #ChristmasFun #ChristmasGiveaway #BiscoesSolicitor #BiscoesBonaza

🎄 Early Closure Notice – Friday 20th December 🎄 Please note, our offices will be closing early at 11am on Friday 20th December for our staff Christmas celebration. We will reopen on Monday 23rd December for another day of service before our main Christmas break. Thank you for your understanding.

Huge congratulations to Sarra Gravestock, our Director and Head of Children & Social Services, on 20 years as a Solicitor! (Loving the #throwback graduation pic!) 🙌 With 11 years advising Children’s Services for the Local Authority, recognition as a Children Panel member by The Law Society, and a 2017 nomination for Associate Solicitor of the Year at the Family Law Awards, Sarra’s dedication and expertise are unmatched. We’re proud to have had her with us for over 9 years. Here’s to more milestones ahead! 🥂✨ Find out more about Sarra: https://lnkd.in/eWHgHWy6 #Anniversary #LegalExcellence #BiscoesLaw #FamilyLaw

How does a disability impact a career path? At Biscoes, we believe in listening, learning, and supporting 🤝 Natasha Barrett shares how living with both physical and physiological disabilities has shaped her journey into law. Natasha's resilience is truly inspirational. Read Natasha's story here: https://lnkd.in/eh4Wwk4z #UKDisabilityMonth #DisabilityintheWorkplace #BiscoesTeam #EmployeeStories

New Bill Introduced: Register for Home-Educated Children A major step forward in child protection. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, set to come into effect in 2025, will introduce a register for home-educated children in England. This initiative aims to ensure every child is accounted for and safeguarding remains a top priority. While home education can be incredibly beneficial, it can also be misused, potentially putting vulnerable children at risk. Learn more about how this bill could transform child protection in the UK. Read the full article here by Sarra Gravestock, Director & Head of Children & Social Services: https://lnkd.in/exqnhSsR #HomeEducation #BiscoesSolicitors #ChildLaw #NewBlog

Are post-adoption contact arrangements in need of reform? In our latest blog, Holly Aitken LLB (Hons) explores the growing call for change in post-adoption contact practices. A recent report suggests that face-to-face contact between adopted children and their birth families could be crucial for the child's identity and wellbeing. However, current "letterbox contact" may not always serve the child's best interests. Is the current system outdated? Read the full article to understand the potential impact of these proposed changes on you and your family. https://lnkd.in/e5UxNQCw #NewBlog #BiscoesSolicitors #CareandAdoption #PostAdoptionSupport #ChildLaw