Solicitor David Bruton has been appointed managing partner of Hertfordshire firm Hawkins Russell Jones. He replaces David Heymans, who has held the position for seven years. Bruton said: “We will continue to put emphasis on providing a quality, fast and efficient service at a fair price. Use of new technology will enable us to achieve this aim.” Established in 1591, the firm is one of the oldest law firms in the UK.
Lawyers issue warning on Asylum Act
Immigration lawyers are warning that Government plans to create a new offence of employing people who do not have permission to work in the UK may mean employers will fall foul of the Race Relations Act. Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act will be brought into force on the 27 January 1997, despite […]