Latimer Hinks Ranked in Leading "Legal Bible"

The Legal 500 is the most widely used legal directory in the UK and is considered to be "the bible of the legal business". The Legal 500 ranks law firms in terms of their expertise and performance.

Latimer Hinks has once again achieved recommendation.

Corporate and Commercial - 2nd tier firm
Latimer Hinks is "top of the pile" locally. Nick Poole advises a predominantly SME client base
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Agriculture & Estates - 3rd tier firm
Anne Elliott heads the team at Latimer Hinks. In 2012 it advised on the termination of a business tenancy and the potential development of a four-wind turbine farm.
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Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate
Latimer Hinks has a sizeable practice led by Anne Elliott and advises a number of high net worth individuals. Andrew Way is also recommended
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Real Estate - Commercial Property
Recent work for Latimer Hinks' Neil Stevenson includes the acquisition of a local hotel and restaurant.
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Well done to all at Latimer Hinks for support in helping to achieve the results.

We now wait for the Chambers & Partners results!

60 Years at Priestgate, Darlington - A Celebration

Anne Elliott, Marketing Partner (2nd left) and the Latimer Ladies

Since 1953 Latimer Hinks has presided at 5-8 Priestgate, Darlington - that's a whopping 60 years in the same offices! We felt it was "necessary" to celebrate this achievement, but how?

Anne Elliott, Marketing Partner at Latimer Hinks recently met a Client where they discussed (amongst other things) the "yet to be planned" celebration. The Client mentioned that there is, in existence a group of ladies who meet once a year and the reason they meet is that at some time in their working life they were part of the team here at Latimer Hinks.

This was the key to our celebrations.....we would invite some of the people who had worked for Latimer Hinks at Priestgate to a celebratory evening and hope that we would have guests from each decade, from the 50's to date.

The challenge was on! Unfortunately a few of the ladies on our list were unable to attend. However we were delighted to welcome 12 ladies along to a tour of our offices so that they could see how things had changed. After having photographs taken for promotional and historical purposes they were then escorted next door to the Kings Hotel where a sumptuous meal awaited.

Amongst the invitees were three longserving current employees - Sylvia Bradding (31 years), Michele Carter (29 years) and Maureen Grainger (27 years) as well as Partners, Anne Elliott (37 years), Neil Stevenson (16 years), Nicola Neilson (13 years) and Elizabeth Armstrong (7 years).

The evening went extremely well. The ladies especially liked to look at the old photographs we have, to try and pick out themselves and who they knew.

We have had many letters and emails thanking us for the evening. Latimer Hinks truly is unique in that the employees like to "stick around" for many years.

One particular lady quoted " I was employed from the summer of 1958 - 1961. Although we were all busy with our individual work, there was a great atmosphere in the office of friendship and helpfulness, and I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed my three years at Latimers. Even though my employment was relatively short, it was the best employment I had before teaching."

Another "Thank you for a really enjoyable evening - it was lovely to see so many old friends once again. Seeing around the office brought back so may memories from over 50 years ago!"

There are Added Benefits to being a Commercial Property Lawyer

Recently, Neil Stevenson advised on a lease agreement for a new catering business in Darlington.

He was extremely happy to accomodate time out of the office for a photo shoot at Maggie's Place in Darlington, especially when tea and cake was mentioned!

Check out the full story Latimer Hinks Helps Business Woman Achieve Life-long Ambition

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Latimer Hinks Celebrates Citations in Legal 500 - Latimer Hinks Solicitors

Latimer Hinks Celebrates Citations in Legal 500 - Latimer Hinks Solicitors

Once again through hard work and great Clients we have been ranked in the Leading Legal Directory - the Legal 500. Take a look!

Latimer Hinks Celebrates Citations in Legal 500 - Latimer Hinks Solicitors

Latimer Hinks Celebrates Citations in Legal 500 - Latimer Hinks Solicitors

Once again through hard work and great Clients we have been ranked in the Leading Legal Directory - the Legal 500. Take a look!

More Donations Gratefully Accepted!!!

Since my last post we have received some very generous donations for the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball. Please see my previous post and you will see why we are hosting the Ball.

Our main charity for 2012 is The Soldiers' Charity - a charity committed to raising funds to provide lifetime support to soldiers, ex soldiers and their families. We will also raise funds for St Teresa's Hospice and again smaller local charities.

So, thank you to:
S G Petch New & Used Car Dealership are providing an auction prize of a luxury car for the weekend - a Peugeot RCZ or a Hyundai Veloster. All the winner needs now is a luxury break to go with it - perhaps the prize of a stay at Chillingham Castle in Northumberland, what more could you ask for?

Local businesses have also been generous with donations of wine, which is great as we will have a wine or water stall. We supply the water!! So thanks to Northumbria Water & Property Solutions (very apt for this particular fundraising game) and Neighbours Cleaning for their contributions.

The Latimer Hinks Ball is obviously very well liked as we now only have 4 tables left to sell! We originally started with 27 - and the ball is not until the 18th May!

In order to raise "loads of money" for the charities we need prizes for our various fundraising mechanisms.

So, please show your support - if you'd like to donate a prize/experience...whatever..simply call me, Andrea Tobin 01325 341507 or email at@latimerhinks.co.uk

All donations will be acknowledged via the internet, throughout the evening and via associated publicity material.

Latimer Hinks Charity Ball 2012 - The Soldiers' Charity....

Hi, it's been quite a while since my last post...apologies...but I've returned with a very important post.

We're raising money again for some very deserving charities. Every two years Latimer Hinks hosts a charity ball and for the third time we are holding the ball on the 18th May at the very glamorous Wynyard Hall in Tees Valley.

In 2010 we raised £11,500 for Help for Heroes, St Teresa's Hospice and smaller local charities. Take a look at our photos.

We hope to improve on that figure for 2012 and our main charity is The Soldiers' Charity - a charity committed to raising funds to provide lifetime support to soldiers, ex soldiers and their families.

We will also raise funds for St Teresa's Hospice and again smaller local charities.

In order to raise "loads of money" we need prizes for our various fundraising mechanisms.

We need:

• Bottles - wine/spirits for the "water or wine" stall
• Tombola prizes
• Auction prizes - something special

If you/your business would like to donate a prize PLEASE let me know (Andrea Tobin 01325 341507 at@latimerhinks.co.uk). All donations will be acknowledged via the internet, throughout the evening and via associated publicity material.

I must already thank Sachins Indian Restaurant for their extremely generous donation of an auction "experience". A meal for 8 people cooked by the head chef in the comfort of the winner's own home - fabulous!

AND Chillingham Castle for an overnight break for two and Ghost Tour!

Hopefully we'll receive loads more!

Some of the Latimer Hinks team at the 2010 ball

Latimer Hinks Helping to Light Up Durham @ the Lumiere 2011

The Festival of Light - the Lumiere - is happening again in Durham City from 17th - 20th November.

It's a fantastic free event suitable for all of the family.

In 2011 Latimer Hinks decided to become part of the Lumiere, and along with Recognition PR are sponsoring a "preview" evening for local businesses.

If you're interested in going along, take a look at their website. There will be some fabulous installations, i'm particularly looking forward to the "snow dome" in Durham market place.

The Bride's Ball - A great success!

The Bride's Ball, held on 30th September 2011 was a great success. Over £3300 was raised on the evening with the monies distributed evenly between:

• St Teresa's Hospice, Darlington
• Age UK (Darlington)
• Holistic Cancer Care Centre at James Cook University Hospital

We could not have chosen a better day to hold the ball. What can I say...I love an indian summer! Temperatures during the day reached 27 degrees, dipping only slightly to 22 on the evening. Not a bride in sight was shivering.

Guests really took to the dress code. Over 50 ladies dressed in bridal gowns - a sea of white satin, silk and lace.
A competition took place for new, old, vintage and bijou dresses - which added to the excitement. An auction, tombola and water or wine game helped to boost the money raised on the evening.

However, I don't think the girls will be planning another bridal event in the near future...fee earning and event organsing don't exactly go hand in hand. Hats off (or should I say tiaras) to the girls for organising such a successful and enjoyable evening.

Full press release can be found here Brides and Grooms Raise Over £3300 for North East Charities

You might also want to take a look at some of the pictures the professional photographer (Debbie Stogden) took Debbie Stogden Professional Photography

Thanks again to all that supported the ball