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Workshop 2024 – An Employment Law Update

Workshop 2024 - An Employment Law Update

Workshop 2024 – An Employment Law Update

The Employment team at Backhouse held another successful Employment Law workshop this week at The County Hotel, Chelmsford.

Thank you to everyone who attended, we hope you enjoyed the morning and found it interesting and useful.

Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024

Celebrating Diwali at Backhouse

Celebrating Diwali at Backhouse

Celebrating Diwali at Backhouse!

An enjoyable feast was had by all as the Backhouse team celebrated Diwali with some amazing Indian street food from the Kaani Kaana Restaurant on Duke Street!

Date: Friday 1st November 2024

The Boswells School Careers Evening 2024

The Boswells School Careers Evening 2024

The Boswells School Careers Evening 2024!

The Backhouse team attended The Boswells School Careers Evening 2024 to speak with the students from various year groups about career opportunities in the legal industry.

We thoroughly enjoyed meeting the students who are considering a career in law. Thank you to The Boswells School for inviting us, and the students for their engagement!

Date: Tuesday 8th October 2024

Networking Essex North Essex Expo 2024

Networking Essex North Essex Expo 2024

Networking Essex North Essex Expo 2024

The Backhouse team exhibited at the Networking Essex North Essex Expo at Charter Hall, Colchester.

Thank you to Networking Essex for organising another great event.

Our team enjoyed catching up with other exhibitors and meeting the visitors.

Date: Wednesday 11th September 2024
Time: 10:00 – 15:00

Farleigh Hospice Golf Day 2024

Farleigh Hospice Golf Day 2024

Farleigh Hospice Golf Day 2024

Backhouse Director Colin Murphy had a thoroughly enjoyable day on Wednesday at Braintree Golf Club supporting Farleigh Hospice. Although there were no eagles shot for Colin or a hole-in-one, he was delighted to win the ‘nearest the pin’ on hole 4!
Thank you to Farleigh Hospice for organising a great event!

Date: Wednesday 4th September 2024

Time: 11am – 7pm

Backhouse Solicitors Training Afternoon 2024

Backhouse Solicitors Training Afternoon 2024

Backhouse Solicitors Training Afternoon 2024

This year the afternoon began with some fun games in the office before heading to The Chapter House, where the Backhouse team took part in a tabletop escape game. Taking on the role of professional bank thieves, working together for one last score the teams raced against the clock to solve a series of puzzles and unravel the clues to acquire the security code to break into the banks safe. The winning team received a prize and the ‘Backhouse Solicitors Winning Team 2024’ trophy! We ended the day with some well-earned cocktails and drinks in the evening sunshine accompanied by a delicious BBQ at The Two Brewers.

Thank you to Escape Game Events, The Two Brewers, Chelmsford, and the Leadership team for organising a great afternoon.

Date: Friday 9th August 2024

Farleigh Hospice Walk 4 Life 2024

Farleigh Hospice Walk 4 Life 2024

Farleigh Hospice Walk 4 Life 2024

We are supporting Farleigh Hospice by taking part in their fundraising event, Walk 4 Life.

Well done to Tina, Colin and Rhys for completing the walk!

Farleigh rely on all participants to raise as much money as possible to help them continue to care for people with life limiting illnesses and their families.

Date: Sunday 12th May 2024

Time: 9am – 5pm

Farleigh Hospice Spring Quiz 2024

Farleigh Hospice Spring Quiz 2024

Farleigh Hospice Spring Quiz 2024

Backhouse Solicitors were delighted to be a part of Farleigh Hospice’s fundraising Spring Quiz Night.

A great evening out was enjoyed by our team catching up with each other and guessing logos, dingbats and historic pictures, as well as answering general knowledge questions on a wide range of subjects!

Thank you Farleigh Hospice for hosting a brilliant quiz night. We are looking forward to the Autumn quiz in October!

Date: Friday 26th April 2024

Time: 7:30pm – 10:30pm

Networking Essex Spring into Business Expo 2024

Networking Essex Spring into Business Expo 2024

Networking Essex Spring into Business Expo 2024

We exhibited at the Networking Essex Spring into Business expo!

Thank you to Networking Essex for organising another great event.

Our team thoroughly enjoyed speaking to other exhibitors and meeting the visitors.

Date: Thursday 14th March 2024

Time: 10:00 – 15:00

An Evening of Boxing

An Evening of Boxing

An Evening of Boxing

The Backhouse team and guests attended ‘An Evening of Boxing’ at Braxted Park, Witham. The event was organised by Synonymous in support of the Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund.

Thank you to the organisers and sponsors for hosting a brilliant night for an amazing cause!

Date: Thursday 7th March 2024

Backhouse Solicitors Winter Drinks Evening 2024

Backhouse Solicitors Winter Drinks Evening 2024

Backhouse Solicitors Winter Drinks Evening 2024

A great evening catching up over a few drinks with clients and friends of Backhouse.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to The County Hotel for hosting a wonderful evening. It was a brilliant way to kickstart 2024.

Date: Tuesday 27th February 2024

The Magic Makers Ball 2024!

The Magic Makers Ball 2024

The Magic Makers Ball 2024!

The Backhouse team attended the Magic Makers Ball 2024 and it’s safe to say they had a fantastic time!

The team thoroughly enjoyed the event, especially the Addams family making an appearance!

Date: Saturday 10th February 2024

KEGS School Careers Fair 2024!

KEGS School Careers Fair 2024

KEGS School Careers Fair 2024!

The Backhouse team attended the KEGS School Careers Fair 2024 to speak with the students from various year groups about career opportunities in the legal industry.

We thoroughly enjoyed meeting the students who are considering a career in law. Thank you to KEGS for inviting us, and the students for their engagement!

Date: Wednesday 24th January 2024

Hylands School Careers Fair 2024!

Hylands Careers Fair 2024

Hylands School Careers Fair 2024!

The Backhouse team attended the Hylands School Careers Fair 2024 to speak with the students from various year groups about career opportunities in the legal industry.

We thoroughly enjoyed meeting the students who are considering a career in law. Thank you to Hylands School for inviting us, and the students for their engagement!

Date: Wednesday 17th January 2024

Backhouse Solicitors Christmas Bash 2023!

Backhouse Solicitors Christmas Bash 2023!

Backhouse Solicitors Christmas Bash 2023!

A fantastic night was had by all at the Backhouse Christmas Party this year!

The staff enjoyed intriguing magic thanks to our special guest Edwin Todd ‘The Mesmerist’, followed by an evening of lovely food, good company, entertainment and plenty of dancing at The County Hotel, Chelmsford!

Date: Thursday 14th December 2023

Celebrating Diwali at Backhouse

Celebrating Diwali at Backhouse

Celebrating Diwali at Backhouse

The Backhouse staff celebrated Diwali with some amazing Indian street food from Kaani Kaana Indian Restaurant on Duke Street. Our Managing Director Minal Backhouse also provided some delicious traditional Indian sweet treats to enjoy. A nice afternoon had by all.

Date: Monday 13th November 2023

The Essentials of Employment Law Workshop 2023

The Essentials of Employment Law Workshop 2023

The Essentials of Employment Law Workshop 2023

Thank you to everyone who attended our latest Employment Law workshop. We hope you enjoyed the morning and found it interesting and informative.

Our experts cannot wait for the next one!

Date: Wednesday 8th November 2023

Backhouse Solicitors Training Afternoon 2023

Backhouse Solicitors Training Afternoon 2023

Backhouse Solicitors Training Afternoon 2023

The Backhouse team took part in our annual team bonding afternoon but with a twist! This year we challenged our experts to take part in a Dragon’s Den/The Apprentice style pitch to the leadership team, with the winning team receiving a prize and trophy. Afterwards we all headed to Boom Battle Bar in Chelmsford, to take part in many of the activities and games! We ended the day with some well-earned drinks and a tasty BBQ at The Two Brewers. Thank you to The Two Brewers, Boom Battle Bar, and the Leadership team for organising a brilliant afternoon.

Date: Thursday 20th July 2023

Chelmsford Legal Walk 2023

Chelmsford Legal Walk 2023

Chelmsford Legal Walk 2023

Well done to Rhys, Colin, Mel, Grace and Tina for representing Backhouse on the Chelmsford Legal Walk 2023. The event is held every year to raise money and promote awareness of access to justice. The team completed the 10k walk around Chelmsford to help raise money for the Citizen’s Advice.

Date: Thursday 18th May 2023

Networking Essex Spring into Business Expo 2023

Networking Essex Spring into Business Expo 2023

Networking Essex Spring into Business Expo 2023

We are exhibiting at another Networking Essex Spring into Business expo!

Visit our stand and speak to some of our experts.

We are very excited to network and meet other exhibitors and speakers at our first expo of the year, in Brentwood.

Date: Thursday 16th March 2023

Time: 10:30 – 15:30

Backhouse Solicitors Winter Drinks Evening 2023

Backhouse Solicitors Winter Drinks Evening 2023

Backhouse Solicitors Winter Drinks Evening 2023

Wow! What a night! A great evening catching up over a few drinks with friends and associates of Backhouse, at the lovely County Hotel, Chelmsford.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to The County Hotel for hosting a wonderful evening. It was a brilliant way to kickstart 2023.

Date: Thursday 16th February 2023

Hylands School Careers Fair 2022!

Hylands School Career’s Fair 2022!

Hylands School Career’s Fair 2022!

At Backhouse, we believe in doing our part for our local community and helping to support young people as they begin the journey of starting a career. We attended the Hylands School Career’s Fair 2022 to speak with the students and give them an insight into the path to take to join the legal industry. Thank you to the staff at Hylands School for hosting us and to the students for engaging.

Date: Wednesday 18th January 2022

Backhouse Solicitors Christmas Bash 2022!

Backhouse Solicitors Christmas Bash 2022!

Backhouse Solicitors Christmas Bash 2022!

The Backhouse team put on their glad rags and brought their dancing shoes out of retirement! A great night of well-deserved fun. Thank you to Best Parties Ever and Barleylands for hosting a fantastic evening of entertainment with plenty of dancing!

Looking forward to the Christmas Bash 2023!

Date: Friday 16th December 2022

Employment Law for Changing Times Workshop

Employment Law Workshop 2022

Employment Law for Changing Times Workshop!

Thank you to everyone who attended our latest workshop. We hope you enjoyed the morning and had your questions answered.

Keep an eye out for information on any future workshops we run.

Date: Tuesday 1st November 2022

Networking Essex Spring into Business Expo | Southend

Spring into Business Expo - Southend 2022

We are exhibiting at another Networking Essex Spring into Business expo!

You can visit us at Stand #3 and speak to some of our experts.

The team is very excited to network and meet delegates, other exhibitors and speakers at our third expo of the year, in Southend.

Date: Thursday 20th October 2022

Time: 11:00 – 14:30

Farleigh Hospice Golf Day 2022

Farleigh Hospice Golf Day 2022

Farleigh Hospice Golf Day 2022!

Thank you to Farleigh Hospice for hosting a fantastic golf day. The Backhouse Golf Team thoroughly enjoyed it, and our very own Director, Colin Murphy, won a free round at Braintree Golf Club for a four-ball!

Date: Wednesday 14th September 2022

Backhouse Solicitors Team Building

Backhouse Team Building 2022

Backhouse Solicitors Team Building!

After working tirelessly, and missing out on team building across the firm, due to Covid, the teams deserved something fun! Thank you to Chelmsford Escape Rooms and the Two Brewers for helping us have the best afternoon and evening as a firm.

Roll on the next one!

Date: Thursday 21st July 2022

Networking Essex Spring into Business Expo | Colchester

Networking Essex Spring into Business Expo Colchester

We are exhibiting at this year’s Networking Essex Spring into Business Expo Colchester!

You can visit us at Stand #10 and speak to some of our experts.

The team is very excited to network and meet delegates, other exhibitors and speakers at our second expo of the year.

Date: Thursday 14th July 2022

Time: 10:30 – 15:30

Location: Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester

Farleigh Hospice Walk 4 Life Fundraising Event

Farleigh Hospice Walk 4 Life

Farleigh Hospice Walk 4 Life!

We are supporting Farleigh Hospice by taking part in their fundraising event, Walk 4 Life. We are entering a team for both 12k and 24k walk. Ouch!

Farleigh rely on all participants to raise as much money as possible to help them continue to care for people with life limiting illnesses and their families.

Date: Sunday 8th May 2022

Essex Chamber of Commerce Festival of Business

ecommerce festival of business

Essex Chambers of Commerce are delighted to present their first Festival of Business!

After a two-year absence from major events, the Essex Chamber of Commerce are kicking things off in style. We are attending the event, networking with exhibitors and attendees alike.
Date: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Time: 10:00 – 15:00

Farleigh Hospice Quiz Night

Farleigh Quiz Night

Kicking off our events for the year with Farleigh Hospice

A special birthday edition of Farleigh’s popular quiz night, supporting Farleigh Hospice’s 40th Birthday year. The quiz will feature up to eight themed rounds of questions covering a variety of topics. A prize will be awarded to each member of the winning team.

Date: Friday 25th March 2022

Business @ Breakfast

business@breakfast

We are proud to be hosting our first ever business breakfast, hosted by our Property team.

A morning of networking, catching up and enjoying amazing food from Lou’s Kitchen, all at our offices. This event is invite only.

Date: Tuesday 22nd March 2022

Networking Essex Spring into Business Expo | Brentwood

networking essex spring expo

We are exhibiting at this years Networking Essex Spring Expo.

You can visit us at Stand #03 and speak to some of our experts and team members.

The team is beyond excited to network and meet those attending, exhibiting and speaking at our first expo of the year.

Date: Tuesday 15nd March 2022

Time: 10:30 – 15:30

Location: Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, CM15 9NN