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12 Local News China trip to help forge new trade links A delegation from law firm Ward Hadaway headed to China last month to take part in a major international business conference. Ward Hadaway Head of Commercial Colin Hewitt and Commercial Litigation Partner Elaine Chan recently visited the city of Xi'an in Western China for the China- Shaanxi SME Cross-Border Investment and Trade Cooperation Conference. The event, which took place from May 12 to 14, saw delegates from around the world meet up with representatives of more than 600 companies across China to help forge new trade links. In China, the Ward Hadaway delegation held face to face meetings with delegates with a number of Chinese businesses. The firm was invited to the event by Bank of China and were among more than 50 delegates from the UK attending the conference. Elaine Chan said: "This was a great opportunity for us as a firm to form new relationships and create links with a wide range of different companies in China who are looking to do business in the UK and Europe. "We went to see if we can help facilitate trade, co-operation, investment or joint ventures between these companies and the UK so it promises to be an interesting and exciting trip. "Xi'an where the conference is took place is the capital city of Shaanxi Province and is known as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road – the famous trade route between China and the west – so it was quite an appropriate venue. "It is also the home town of the current Chinese President Xi Jinping and is recognised as an important location for overseas companies and investors." Elaine has a range of experience working with businesses in China and those trading with China, including recently working on cases representing a UK household name retailer involving a product liability recovery from a Chinese supplier, and a major UK plumbing supplies company on a dispute with a Chinese manufacturer, both of which were successfully resolved. During their time out in China, the Ward Hadaway delegation discussed potential opportunities with Chinese companies in a range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, engineering, agriculture, food production and textiles. Colin Hewitt said: "Whilst these discussions are the very start of potential commercial developments, it is clear that there is a real appetite amongst companies in China to do more business with the UK and through the UK, Europe. "We had a significant number of face to face meetings with companies operating in a wide range of different sectors. "It was a fascinating and productive visit and we are looking forward to spreading the word about our capabilities as a law firm to further international trade and commerce. "We have a strong track record of supporting inward investment projects in the UK and we hope that this latest initiative proves to be equally successful." Heading east – Elaine Chan of Ward Hadaway who was part of the law firm's delegation to a major trade conference in China in May "These days Xi'an is the permanent site for the Euro-Asia Economic Forum and an economic powerhouse in Western China with industries including engineering, aerospace, agriculture and in particular a thriving hi-tech sector.
Serious injury solicitors continue expansion with new arrivals Serious injury solicitors, CFG Law, is continuing to invest in new talent with the addition of 5 new members of staff in the last month. CFG Law, part of the client first group, is a specialist serious injury firm who has developed a unique approach to early assessment and tailored rehabilitation for their clients. Based in South Manchester, but helping people all across England and Wales, CFG Law has built its reputation based on putting their clients’ needs and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. The firm strongly believes in the importance of recruiting specialist staff to join their outstanding team of legal experts who share the same ethos to help and provide ongoing support to clients and their families. CFG Law is therefore excited Getting your content seen and heard It's no wonder content marketing is such a widely adopted strategy. 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As well as standard ads, you can pay to promote your great content (a whitepaper or guide Local News 13 The firm is also pleased to welcome two Client Support Managers to the team. Marloes Molinger and Rachel Relf are experienced Occupational Therapists and will be providing expert advice and support to seriously injured clients from the outset of their claim, in order that a tailored programme of rehabilitation can be put in place so that clients can achieve a quicker and more improved recovery. CFG Law’s Managing Director, Alastair Fernie commented, “The strength of the firm lies in our talented team of professional and their expertise in helping injured people to recover from devastating injuries. I am delighted to welcome our new members of staff to help us continue to offer high level of support to our clients and their families.” for example) to targeted individuals based on demographics, interests or even job title, so it appears in their feed. 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She was visiting the area with her husband, Christopher, 63, their daughter, Lucy Rowe, her husband, Kevin Rowe, and their two children (Marian’s Grandchildren), Oliver and Charlotte, staying at Swinhoe Farm Cottages. Mrs Clode and her family had been walking along a public bridle path which runs through the farm from the well-known national trust site St Cuthbert’s Cave when they were approached at speed by a herd of cattle. One of the herd became aggressive, approaching Mrs Clode and repeatedly head-butted her. Mr Rowe shepherded the rest of the party to safety in an adjoining field before returning to his mother-in-law who, by that time, was lying unconscious and face down in a field off the bridle path. The farmer, Alistair Nixon, arrived on the scene several minutes after the attack, on a quadbike. An ambulance was called and both the Rowes and paramedics attempted resuscitation before Mrs Clode, from Ashton-under- Lyne, was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle upon Tyne. She sadly passed away on April 5. The family, who live in Hyde, has engaged Gordon Cartwright of JMW Solicitors to help guide them through the legal process to come, which will involve an inquest - a hearing likely to involve both Northumbria Police and the HSE - and want to ensure that they are adequately represented. 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