Pictured above: (l-r) Vikki Whittemore, Claire McGinnity and
Claire Elaine-Arthurs from Wright Hassall, Deb Leary, president of
the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs, Toni Sharp and
Sarah Day from Wright Hassall
A Midland law firm has chosen a fitting anniversary to announce
a special union.
Wright Hassall solicitors has formed a unique partnership with
the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs (BAWE) to offer a
wide range of support to the group's 200 UK members.
This announcement coincided with the 100th International Women's
Day and Deb Leary, CEO of data analytics firm Forensic Pathways,
and president of BAWE, believes this partnership represents a
significant step for the association.
"I met representatives from Wright Hassall at our 'No Limits'
networking event and they were taken by the work that we do," said
Leary, who was awarded an OBE in 2008 for her commitment to
entrepreneurship and the community.
"This is the first time we have established a partnership like
this with another professional organisation such as Wright Hassall
and this is why it is so important.
"This will benefit our members greatly in that they will have
the opportunity to use Wright Hassall's facilities, have access to
discounted legal advice and be part of strong support network.
"Not only this, but it may also help us to attract new
members.
"Currently we have 200 members in the UK as well as being linked
to the World Association of Women Entrepreneurs which is present in
over 60 counties.
"We feel this relationship can develop over a sustained period
of time and have a positive impact on both organisations."
Christine Jackson, a commercial lawyer at Wright Hassall,
believes the positive impact of this partnership could reach even
further.
She said: "The London School of Economics has recently published
some research which suggests women led start-up businesses are key
to the economy, particularly when coming out of recession. Women
entrepreneurs tend to invest more time in planning their business
ventures at the start and are more receptive to asking for support
to help them succeed.
"Therefore anything we can do to help an organisation that
supports women in business can only be constructive.
"We plan to lend a helping hand in whatever way possible,
helping business women by providing cost effective legal advice and
free legal seminars and updates."
For more information about Wright Hassall, please visit their
website here: www.wrighthassall.co.uk