Gainsborough-based law firm Burton & Dyson is celebrating
after winning a top regional award for its involvement in the local
community.
The practice won the 'Outstanding Contribution to the Community'
accolade at the first ever Gainsborough Business Awards, which took
place at Gainsborough Golf Club on September 9th.
The firm, which recently celebrated its 150th anniversary,
prides itself on its community work and encourages staff to play an
active role in local charities and organisations.
Judges at the awards were impressed with the many different ways
in which Burton & Dyson engages with its local community. These
include:
Supporting ProHelp, which offers professional assistance to the
voluntary sector on a 'pro bono', or voluntary, basis.
Involvement with local charities, for which several members of
staff are either clerks or treasurers, including the Joshua Tyler
Charity, Gainsborough Educational Charity, Lincolnshire Employment
Accommodation Project, Gainsborough Development Trust and
Gainsborough Homestart.
Partner Lisa Whitelam being president of the Gainsborough Area
Council for Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Partner Steven Hardy being a director and secretary of
Gainsborough House community centre.
Involvement in West Lindsey Citizens Advice Bureau, with senior
partner Philip Westcott being honorary solicitor and Peter Bishop,
head of Burton and Dyson's personal injury department, having been
a director for many years.
Staff being involved with local parish councils, either as
members in their own right or as 'honorary' legal advisers. Burton
& Dyson also advises and supports Gainsborough Town
Council.
Support and sponsorship of local cricket, with members of staff
also involved in coaching, as well as rugby and women's hockey.
Senior partner Philip Westcott said: "This is a wonderful
achievement for Burton & Dyson, which was only made possible
thanks to the hard work and dedication of our team.
"We have always encouraged staff members to get involved in the
local community, so to have everyone's hard work recognised in this
way is fantastic."
For more information about Burton & Dyson, please call 01427
610761, or visit www.burtondyson.com.