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Dorset Echo July 2008

WESSEX CONSOLIDATE POSITION

The Wessex Cricket School is pleased to announce, for the fifth consecutive year, the continued sponsorship from Dorchester and Weymouth based Solicitors and Mediators, Pengillys.  Partners from the firm attended the Wessex Cricket School Match at Charlton Down recently to hand over the playing shirts for the coming year.  Wessex Director of Cricket, Simon Talbot explains "Pengillys' support over the past five years has been absolutely outstanding, not just through their provision of playing shirts, but their continued support and encouragement in helping young cricketers in the region as well.

Meanwhile, on the pitch, the 2008 competition season continues to see all the Wessex teams in fine form in every age group entered in the Somerset based Mid-Wessex League.  Good weather has seen the "Warriors" string together a series of victories that places them top of each the U16 leagues, second place in both the U12 and U10 competitions.  Added to this sees both the older age groups reaching the Semi-Final stages of the Mid-Wessex Knock-Out cups as well.

Blackmore Vale Magazine April 2008

KEEPING AHEAD OF THE LAW

Swann Personnel, in conjunction with Pengillys Solicitors of Weymouth & Dorchester, ran a seminar for their clients entitled "Discrimination in the Workplace".  Graham Whitehouse of Pengillys gave an informative talk on the various types of discrimination that employers must be careful to avoid.  He then went on to update the audience with the latest pieces of employment legislation which came into effect on 6th April 2008.  The seminar was a great success and both companies are keen to run more in the future for both clients and prospective clients.  They would welcome any suggestions for potential topics.

Dorset Echo November 2007

EMPLOYMENT LAW LATEST FROM PENGILLYS

Pengillys Solicitors and Mediators or Dorchester and Weymouth are delighted to welcome Graham Whitehouse to head up their Employment Law Team.

Tim Guppy, Litigation Partner, confirmed that Graham has extensive experience of dealing with a wide range of complex issues affecting both employers and employees.  Graham has a particular interest in negotiating termination agreements on behalf of senior employees and companies.

Graham, 42, has previously worked in both private and public sectors including Human Resources for the Ministry of Defence.  He is happy to advise businesses and individual clients.  He intends to divide his time between tribunal and civil litigation, having built a reputation as a robust and persuasive advocate.

'Having lived in the south west for over 20 years I am aware of the thriving business community.  The opportunity of working with so many innovative and dynamic businesses is very exciting', said Graham.

Pengillys has introduced an emergency employment issues helpline, available out of office hours, aimed at employers and staff.  For further information please contact Graham Whitehouse on 01305 768888 or grw@pengillys.co.uk or visit www.pengillys.co.uk

Dorset Echo March 2007

CRICKETERS BOWLED OVER BY SPONSOR

Young cricketers celebrated a major sponsorship when a partner from a law firm dropped into one of their training sessions.

Tim Guppy, from Pengillys Solicitors and Mediators, announced his company would be backing the Dorchester-based Wessex Cricket School Academy for the third year running.  Academy players will be sporting Pengillys' logo on their shirts for the coming season.

Academy director Simon Talbot said: "We can't thank Tim and his colleagues enough.  Their generosity this year and over previous years is very much appreciated."

Mr Guppy added: "This is exactly the sort of locally-based organisation our firm wants to be associated with.  There is nothing better than seeing young people get on in the sporting world.  We are delighted to be involved."