Ward Hadaway

Join us tomorrow at the Northern Housing Consortium's Northern Housing Summit in Leeds. Visit the team at Stand 4 and catch Simon Thirtle, Partner from our Built Environment Team, as he shares insights as one of the featured speakers. We look forward to seeing you there! #NorthernHousingSummit24

What an incredible evening at last night's Dynamo North East Dynamite Awards, with 450 attendees celebrating the very best of innovation and talent across the North East! A special congratulations to our clients Northumberland County Council, Kinewell Energy, Leighton, Inflo, Aspire Technology Solutions and Charlie Hoult who were presented with awards, representing nearly half of the winners! We would also like to extend our congratulations to all those who made the shortlist. The talent on display is a true testament to the strength and creativity driving the North East tech sector forward, shaping an exciting future for the region! Matthew Cormack | Emma Johnston | Laura Darnley | Sally Sanderson #Dynamites24 #NorthEastTech

The North-East's tech sector is thriving, with a surge in job creation, economic growth and skill building, fuelled but the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries. However, it's crucial for organisations eager to leverage AI's advancements to anticipate and prepare for the evolving regulatory landscape. In this feature for The Journal, Gordon Murray, Head of Architecture at Opencast | B Corp™ and Matthew Cormack, Commercial Partner at Ward Hadaway, discuss the opportunities and challenges arising from the rapid growth of AI. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4fvBhhD #AI #TechSector #NorthEastTech

Procurement in a Nutshell – Procurement Act 2023 Guidance: Exclusion Grounds This week's Nutshell evaluates the guidance on the exclusion regime under the new Procurement Act, with a particular focus on the exclusion grounds. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4fKkNCn #PublicSector

Our Leeds corporate team had a lovely time at the Insider Media Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards last night. Whilst we didn't walk away with an award, being shortlisted for Corporate Law Firm of the Year is an achievement we're extremely proud of.   The shortlisting is a testament to the dedication, expertise and collaboration of our incredible team who work tirelessly to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.   Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! We're proud to be part of the thriving legal community in Leeds. #YorksDeals

If you're exploring strategies to enhance your international business presence and would value insights into UK immigration and cross-border tax compliance—whether you are already established in the UK or not—then this webinar is for you. Join Gillian Burns and Alan Kennedy from our expert Business Immigration team, along with Laura Burton and Karim Lakehal from BDO UK on Tuesday, 10 December, from 10:00am to 11:00am for the 'Harnessing International Talent for Growth: Immigration and Tax Compliance' webinar. Further information, including the registration link can be found here ⬇ #BusinessGrowth #InternationalBusiness #TaxCompliance

In this week's Local Authority Round-Up, Tim Care discusses the key updates including reforms to the right-to-buy schemes, new measures to be introduced to tackle modern slavery within the NHS, and the latest development in policing reforms. Catch up here: https://lnkd.in/gzYsewbe #LocalAuthority #RightToBuy #Policing #NHS

We're looking forward to the Insider Media Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards this evening. Congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees across every category, and best of luck to our Corporate team, who have been shortlisted in the Corporate Law Firm of the Year category!🤞

It's the day of the Dynamo North East Dynamite Awards 2024! Best of luck to all of the incredible individuals and organisations shortlisted, and a special shout out to our clients—Newcastle University, Northumberland County Council, Kinewell Energy, Opencast | B Corp™, Leighton, Inflo, Sage, NBS | Powered by Hubexo, NHS Business Services Authority, Charlie Hoult and Lee Gilmore—on their well-deserved recognition. The Dynamites celebrate the tech community's dedication, innovation, and excellence, shining a spotlight on the talent and impact of those who have pushed boundaries and achieved remarkable success. Matthew Cormack, Laura Darnley, Sally Sanderson and Emma Johnston are looking forward to catching up with everyone tonight! See you there! #Dynamites24 #TechAwards #Community

Among recent government announcements, from the Employments Rights Bill 2024 to the Autumn Budget, business leaders are adapting workflows and having to stay agile in response to ongoing changes. One sector feeling the impact acutely is the care sector, as highlighted at the recent Care Roadshow held in Leeds earlier this month. Flora Mewies, Partner in our employment team and Head of Immigration, has written an opinion piece which features in the Yorkshire Post, discussing the hurdles the care sector faces in the coming months and years, including the spiralling operating costs and need to comply with evolving regulations. Read Flora's thoughts, here: https://lnkd.in/ewg3qRwf #CareSector #EmploymentRightsBill #EmploymentLaw