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March issue The Motor Trade


As dealerships prepare for the launch of the new plate, an analysis of the trade by business experts BDO, plus articles on motor dealers, motorsport, advanced technology, motor manufacturers, and legal solutions.


If you are in the motor trade in the south and would like to participate, contact Dan Teuton at dan@elcot.co.uk


As the managing partner of Eric Robinson Solicitors, Catherine Maxfield is full of pride for the progress that the firm’s commercial team has made in recent months. “The department has increased its revenue by 35% and made a major contribution to the firm’s 11% rise in turnover,“ she explained.


“This success has enabled us to welcome new members of the team who bring with them a wide variety of corporate expertise.“


Corporate restructuring and insolvency expert Jan Murdoch (right) is the most recent addition to the team, bringing years of experience in dealing with matters of banking and finance to launch a brand new insolvency service at the firm.


“Eric Robinson Solicitors is an exceptional firm,“ she said. “It has a great desire to push forward where many law firms are nervous about breaking new ground, and I am greatly enthused by this innovative approach to the profession.“


Having joined Eric Robinson Solicitors in 2011, Emma Pope (centre) has been made an associate. With 15 years’ experience dealing with commercial property in the south, she leads the firm’s corporate clients who own, lease, buy or sell property.


“I was offered the promotion in recognition of both the introduction of new commercial


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property clients to the firm and the successful completion of matters arising from their instruction,“ explained Pope. “It’s great to be making progress, both personally and professionally.“


Ben Upward (second from left), who proved his talent for commercial law during his two years of training at the firm, has been offered a position as a fully-qualified solicitor within the expanding team.


“The past two years have just flown by,“ he said. “One of the seats during my training contract was with the commercial team and since my colleagues are so supportive, the clients so welcoming and the work so varied and interesting, I was delighted to accept the opportunity to stay.“


Geoffrey Onoufriou (left), the senior partner who has led the commercial team through its strategic expansion, commented: “We spent a great deal of last year consolidating our work, evaluating our processes and getting ourselves into this position from which we can really push forward. We have more developments planned for 2014 and are very excited about the year ahead.“


Details: www.ericrobinson.co.uk


New flight between Southampton and Leeds


Last month, Southampton Airport welcomed passengers for the brand new Eastern Airways flights to and from Leeds Bradford Airport.


Eastern Airways, the UK’s second-largest regional airline, has expanded its route network to include this service, running three daily services between Monday and Friday. In addition, it will also operate a Sunday afternoon service, providing flexibility for business passengers travelling between the two cities.


Dave Lees, Southampton Airport’s managing director, commented: “The route links two key commercial centres and offers a quick and stress-free journey. We are delighted to welcome the airline back on to this important route.“


Weekday services depart Southampton Airport at 08:20, 16:05 and 18:40 and depart from Leeds Bradford Airport at 06:50, 10:20 and 17:10, with flights conveniently timed to allow a full business day in both cities.


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Law firm’s commercial team primed for New Year


After a year of growth, development and expansion, the commercial team of Eric Robinson Solicitors is set to make 2014 its best year yet


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