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First UNITED IN EMPLOYMENT Member’s Debate
Thank you to all of you who have already signed up to the UNITED IN EMPLOYMENT lobby!
(July 2010)
UNITED IN EMPLOYMENT - THE FIRST DEBATE
I have pleasure in inviting you to the first UNITED IN EMPLOYMENT Member’s Debate, with Guest Speaker, Matt Penfold from ACAS.
(July 2010)
June’s Riddle
How can you evenly divide 6 apples among 7 employees to avoid complaints of discrimination?
(June 2010)
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW appoints Oliver Asha as a Company Director!
We are delighted to announce that Oliver Asha has been appointed as Company Director of ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW.
(June 2010)
The ACUMEN BUSINESS CONVENTION 2010
“Prestigious”, “Classy”, “Informative” & “Entertaining” were the words repeatedly used by delegates.
The flagship ACUMEN BUSINESS CONVENTION took place on Tuesday this week in the fabulous Dome in Brighton with over 100 businesses present.
(May 2010)
ACUMEN Music expert on Great Escape panel!
Brighton hosted the Great Escape again this year and ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW show cased their new Media & Entertainment department at the legal panel on Saturday 15th May at the Dome.
(May 2010)
Financial Controller Vacancy
Job title: Financial Controller
Hours of work: part-time / 25 hours per week
Start: as soon as possible
(May 2010)
ACUMEN BUSINESS CONVENTION 2010
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW are delighted to announce the first Annual Acumen Business Convention. The Convention is being held on the 25th May 2010 at the Brighton Dome.
(April 2010)
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW adds Litigation Expert to their ranks!
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW have announced the addition of a litigation expert to their ranks this month.
(March 2010)
March’s Riddle
The more you take away, the larger it becomes, what is it?
(March 2010)
February’s Riddle
What kind of band doesn’t play music?
(February 2010)
Penina Shepherd Nominated to the IoD Director of the Year for London & the South East Award
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW has just been informed that Penina has been shortlisted by the Institute of Directors as one of three finalists to win this prestigious award.
(February 2010)
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW at 10 Downing Street!!
Penina Shepherd, Managing Director of ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW, was invited by the Prime Minister to 10 Downing Street for an evening reception on Thursday 11 February 2010.
(February 2010)
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW scoops top Media & Entertainment expert!
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW are delighted to introduce their newest recruit, Saranne Reid, a Media & Entertainment expert.
(February 2010)
IoD Director of the Year for London & the South East Award
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW has just been informed that Penina has been shortlisted by the Institute of Directors as one of three finalists to win this prestigious award.
(February 2010)
Yes Prime Minister!
Penina Shepherd, Managing Director of ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW has been invited by the Prime Minister to 10 Downing Street!!!
(February 2010)
January’s Riddle
What belongs to you but others use it more than you do?
(January 2010)
December’s Riddle
Why was Santa’s little helper depressed?
(December 2009)
November’s Riddle
What has a mouth but does not eat and has a bed but does not sleep?
(November 2009)
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW is at the Financial Times’ Top 50 Groundbreaking & Innovative Law Firms in the UK & Europe
As was published in the FT Supplement (23 October 09), the FT listed the Top 50 FT’s Groundbreaking Ranking of Europe’s most Innovative Law Firms and ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW was ranked at number 37(!), higher than Lovells, Shoosmith, Pinsent & Masons, SJ Berwin and many other such top City & International Law Firms
(24th October 2009)
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW shortlisted for 2 awards in the Sussex Business Awards!
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW has been named as a finalist for both the Innovation in Business Award (sponsored by University of Brighton) and the Award for Best Customer Service in Sussex (sponsored by Domestic & General).
(6th October 2009)
September’s Riddle
What is put on a table, cut, but never eaten?
(September 2009)
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW shortlisted for the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Award!
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for the 2009 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Award.
(September 2009)
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW shortlisted for the Best Place to Work Award!
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2009 Brighton and Hove Business Awards (BABHAs)
(September 2009)
ACUMEN GROUP exhibit at the Sussex Connections Event in Haywards Heath
Our experts from the ACUMEN GROUP attended the lively Sussex Connections Event in Haywards Heath on the 8th of September.
(8th September 2009)
August Riddle
What do you throw out when you want to use it but take in when you don’t want to use it?
(August 2009)
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW – there’s no stopping us!
Within 2 years of opening the first ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW, the award winning lawyers are expanding and have opened a new Burgess Hill office. The office, in the heart of the Burgess Hill business parks, will serve the Mid Sussex Business Community and beyond.
(August 2009)
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW Joins Forces With an Expert Management Support Company
(July 2009)
July’s Riddle
What is so fragile even saying its name can break it?
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(July 2009)
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW- a truly inspirational story
Penina Shepherd Impresses Burgess Hill Business Park Members, with her presentation on ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW- a truly inspirational story.
(7th July 2009)
Hastings ProfitNet Group
Penina Shepherd dazzles business owners again, with her presentation at the Hastings ProfitNet Group on the 7th July.
(7th July 2009)
Official Solicitors for the Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW is proud to announce that we are now acting as official Solicitors for the Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce.
(June 2009)
June’s Riddle
What word can be written forward, backward or upside down, and can still be read from left to right?
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(June 2009)
Presentation at the Findon ProfitNet Group
Penina Shepherd delivered an “excellent, thought provoking” presentation at the Findon ProfitNet Group on Wednesday 10th June.
(10th June 2009)
Penina Shepherd impressed local business owners again at the Brighton ProfitNet Group, with her presentation on ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW’s innovative Legal MOT.
Penina’s sheer enthusiasm and passion for the subject was well noted by the attendants, with some stating that, although it was new territory for them, it was explained extremely well with the help of some real life examples. All in all it was a very useful exercise.
(18th May 2009)
Penina Shepherd wowed the Women in Business with her inspiring story
‘Truly inspirational’; ‘The sort of person I would want to work for’ ; …….
what great accolades for Penina Shepherd who shared with us the story of achieving her long term aspirations
(May 2009)
Penina Shepherd’s workshop success at the Burgess Hill Means Business Exhibition!
This one-day event showcased many of the businesses in and around Burgess Hill.
(8th May 2009)
April’s Riddle
When can you add two to eleven and get one as the correct answer?
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(April 2009)
Local businesses extremely impressed with ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW
Presentation at ProfitNet Group in Brighton - 1st April 2009
“Engaging! Illuminating! Expert, down to earth advice!”
(1st April 2009)
March Riddle
What goes around the world but stays in a corner?
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(March 2009)
Lawyers dressed in ABBA costumes singing dancing queen on Brighton Beach- it must be Red Nose Day!
(March 2009)
Acumen Riddle
There is a word. If you take away three letters, you have a different word, but yet I am still the same!
What is the word?
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(February 2009)
*Breaking News * Breaking News * Breaking News *
(February 2009)
Acumen Delight
A range of businesses came to the Arabian Night themed party on Thursday 5 February. Guests were treated to delicious Arabian inspired canapés which were enjoyed under the satin glow of the Bedouin tent whilst feasting their eyes on an Arabian beauty who belly danced her way through the crowds.
(5th February 2009)
Seasons greetings from your team at ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW
(December 2008)
Courvoisier The Future 500 Network Launch in Partnership with the Observer
All the UK rising stars will be featured the Observer newspaper on 30th November 2008 – don’t miss out on a chance to get your copy.
(30th November 2008)
ACUMEN Business Law is in The Observer this Sunday!
The Observer (29th November 2008)
Might Sell you business one day…
To achieve the best price for your business you need to be prepared well in advance. This seminar will cut through the legal and financial jargon, and provide you with comprehensive help & advice on how to prepare for a successful business sale.
Jurys Inn, Brighton (27th November 2008)
Courvoisier The Future 500 Network Launch in Partnership with the Observer
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW has recently been voted a UK rising star by Courvoisier Future 500 in partnership with the Observer.
(November 2008)
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW PARTY
ACUMEN Delight on Thursday 5th February to celebrate our birthday. As you would expect from an innovative, ground breaking law firm – something out of the ordinary. Watch this space. More details to follow…
(October 2008)
Sussex Clubs for Young People Charity Golf Day
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW are sponsoring a Golf Day organised by Sussex Clubs for Young People on Friday 20th March, 2009. The charity is the leading voluntary youth organisation in the UK promoting the involvement, enjoyment and achievement of all young people
(October 2008)
Sussex Enterprise Business Conference
Brighton Centre (14th October 2008)
Arundel women’s breakfast club
Park Hotel (4th October 2008)
UK Rising Star
The Observer in partnership with Courvoisier® The Future 500 have voted ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW a UK RISING STAR!
UK Rising Star (October 2008)
Winner
In an industry notorious for being traditional and lacking innovation ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW has created a law firm that has broken the mould.
The Argus (September 2008)
Meet the new team at Acumen
A newly formed commercial law firm is introducing five new members to its team after enjoying impressive growth in a short space of time.
The Argus (September 2008)
And the winner is…
We are delighted to announce that ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW have won the best new business award!
BAHBAs 2008 (September 2008)
What do you think?
Penina Shepherd of ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW puts forward her legal opinion on “New measures giving Britain’s temporary workers equal rights to permanent members of staff…”
Business Edge (July 2008)
Group Launch
On 6th March, 150 people attended an event to celebrate the launch of Acumen
Sussex Business Times (April and May 2008)
Law firm breaks away from “Ambiguous open cheque system”
“ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW founder Penina Shepherd has adopted a fixed fee approach.”
Business Edge (April 2008)
Show your Acumen
“Food and wine was flowing at the Acumen Business Launch Part, where over 150 guests were greeted…”
Absolute Brighton Issue 39 (April 2008)
Acumen Business Group Launch
“A new company offering advice to businesses in the vital fields of law, finance, marketing, technology and human resources launched earlier this month”
The Argus (March 2008)
How can I make sure my brand is legally protected
Penina Shepherd of ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW answers
Sussex Business Times (March 2008)
The Perfect Key
“The Acumen Business Group hosted an inspirational evening with winning business people.”
Latest Homes Issue 365 (March 2008)
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We do pro bono work for:
- The Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce;
- The charity Sussex Club for Young People;
- The Brighton Youth Centre which operates a full and varied youth club programme;
- The Burgess Hill Business Park Association.
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