- Dave Marlor 1979-2023
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- Unregulated will writing, online divorce & pre-paid probate services – CMA Investigation - Have you booked on to our FREE Personal Development webinars yet? - Private Client Conference: Drafting Masterclass - Family Law Conference 2023 - Dates for the diary - MLS Court Reports Journal Issue 12 - Mitigo Cyber Q&A: The Importance of Independent Assurance
It is with great sadness that Glaisyers ETL announces the passing of its managing partner, Dave Marlor, after a period of illness, at the age of 43.
Dave joined Glaisyers in 2018 when, alongside the firm’s executive partner, David Jones, he led a management buy-in at the Manchester law firm. In addition to his role as managing partner he also headed the firm’s property team.
Prior to joining Glaisyers, Dave spent 15 years at Kuit Steinart Levy in Manchester, having completed his law degree at the University of Leicester in 2001.
David Jones said, “Dave was our friend, colleague and leader. He wasn’t just our managing partner, he was our inspiration and moral compass.
“He led Glaisyers through Brexit, a global pandemic and general macro-economic malaise. He did so with a smile, a quiet confidence, generosity and a touch of verve.
“Dave’s love of impractical cars and trucks (TVR and GMC mechanics all over the North West will mourn his loss), baked good and, above all, his dear wife Sam, were legendary. We send our deepest condolences to her, his parents and his brother Andy.
“Whilst we can’t believe he has really gone, we will endeavour to keep his legacy going. We will remember to ask, ‘What would Dave do/say?’ as often as possible.”
A book of condolence, for those who would like to share their memories of Dave, is open here.
To best inform The Law Society’s ongoing discussions, they are asking conveyancers to share their experiences with the Building Safety Act. The form to provide this information can be found under ‘get in touch’ on their webpage – please do share this with your relevant colleagues, teams and contacts for their input, where appropriate.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have been investigating unregulated will-writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services, details of which can be found here
This is a consumer protection investigation focused on the application of consumer law, rather than whether will-writing should be regulated or not. The CMA is trying to identify problems, such as mis selling, and to seek redress for consumers.
If anyone would like to take part in the investigation, they can get in touch via UnregulatedLegalServicesTeam@cma.gov.uk by 4 September 2023. The team at the CMA are also particularly interested in hearing directly from consumers who have had poor experiences.
Time: 13:00 to 13:45 Location:Online via Teams Cost to attend:Free but you must book your place
We hope you’ve been enjoying our personal development webinars held in partnership with Potential Unearthed. We have four more in our 2023 series so make sure you get yourself booked on!
Each webinar will run from 13:00 to 13:45 on the dates and topics above. Find out more about each session and book your free place by clicking on the session title.
Alternatively you can book by emailing ChandreMay@manchesterlawsociety.org.uk with the webinars you would like to attend, the name and email address of the attendee.
Date: 4 October 2023 Time: 09:30-15:30 Location:Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ Cost to attend: MLS Members £95.00 + VAT (£114.00)
Non-members £120.00 + VAT (£144.00)
We are delighted to announce the MLS Private Client Conference will take place on 4th October 2023 and take the form of a drafting masterclass.
The interactive sessions will give practical tips on how to improve your drafting of wills, trusts, Court of Protection applications and Deeds of Variation and s144 appointments. A great refresher for the more experienced and a brilliant guide for those early in their careers.
The day will round off with a session looking at Imposter Syndrome with QCH Therapist and Coach Sally Heady. Sally will cover what Imposter Syndrome is, how to spot it and what you can do about it.
The masterclasses will be delivered by:
Trusts:Steven Appleton, Brabners
Court of Protection applications:Beverley Beale, Principal Associate, Weightmans LLP
Wills:Rebecca Clarke, Clarke Willmott and Nicola Walker, Private Client Solicitors
Deeds of Variation and s144 appointments: Paul Davies, Clarke Willmott
Date: 18 October 2023 Time: 09:00-17:00 Location:Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ Cost to attend:
Full day MLS Member £120.00 + VAT (£144.00)
Full day Non-member £160.00 + VAT (£192.00)
Half day MLS Member £75.00 + VAT (£90.00)
Half day Non-member £100.00 + VAT (£120.00)
The MLS Family Law Conference returns on 18th October for a jam-packed day of updates and explorations.
The morning will focus on the Children side of Family Law with the afternoon focusing on finance and divorce. Delegates can attend the full day or opt to attend either the morning or afternoon, both including a networking lunch where you can catch up with your colleagues in the sector.
Topics covered at the conference include:
Parental Alienation Dr Gemma Parker, Clinical Psychologist, Director of Altogether Human CIC
Domestic Abuse – where are we now? Shaun Spencer KC, St John’s Buildings Chambers
Grandparent Applications Jack Harrison and Claire Athis Schofield, Deans Court Chambers
Tracing Crypto Currencies in Divorce Proceedings Rob Moore, Security Consultant at Grant Thornton
The Court’s view on Expert Evidence Andrew Wastall and David McCormick of Exchange Chambers
Debate: Is an expert’s report worth the paper it is written on? Chair: Sam Hillis KC Debaters: Charles Eastwood and Abigail Bennett
In this 8-minute Q&A, Mitigo’s Lindsay Hill and Kerrie Machin discuss why you must get independent assurance to tackle your cyber risk and enable you to sleep at night.
