Three BHP Law colleagues are preparing to take on the challenge of the Great North Run this month, raising funds for a charity that is helping children and young people with special educational needs access the life-changing benefits of dance. Solicitor Holly Sanderson, Solicitor Apprentice Lucy Burgess and Trainee Solicitor Jack Collins will join thousands […]
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The sun was shining, competitive instincts were emerging, and the courts at True Padel Durham were the setting for a fantastic afternoon of sport and networking as the BHP Annual Padel Challenge 2026 took place on Thursday 2 July. Bringing together clients, colleagues and friends from across the North East business community, the tournament finals […]
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A work experience programme developed by Ellie Phillips, one of our Solicitor Apprentices, designed with the candidate at its core and tailored specifically to students in Year 12 and 13. What to expect Throughout the programme, candidates will gain first hand exposure to life in a legal environment through a structured and engaging schedule including: […]
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National Apprenticeship Week is an ideal opportunity to recognise the talent, commitment, and drive shown by apprentices across the legal profession. At BHP Law, we are proud to celebrate our own Solicitor Apprentice, Ellie Phillips, whose recent feature with the Law Society offers a candid and inspiring insight into her journey so far. Ellie’s reflections […]
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Peter Blackett, a partner for more than 50 years with the North East’s oldest law firm, BHP Law, died while on his way to Jersey for Christmas. Peter, a much-loved and trusted figure in the region, suffered a massive stroke while on board a ferry crossing the English Channel and was flown to hospital in […]
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THE North East’s oldest law firm has said “Oh, yes it will” to sponsoring a star-studded pantomime for the fourth year. BHP Law, which has offices in Darlington, Durham, Stockton, Newcastle and Tynemouth, has been unveiled again as a headline sponsor for the Darlington Hippodrome Christmas Pantomime. This year’s production of Goldilocks and the Three […]
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BHP Law has partnered with Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (QE) and Teesside University to launch an innovative 11-month programme designed to give QE students real-world insight into the legal profession and the many pathways into a career in law. This collaborative initiative offers students a unique opportunity to explore the legal field through practical […]
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BHP Law is proud to announce the appointment of its eighth Solicitor Apprentice, Isabella Watson, who has joined the firm as part of the North East Solicitor Apprenticeship (NESA) Programme in partnership with Northumbria University. The Solicitor Apprenticeship scheme offers a dynamic alternative to the traditional university route, allowing students to gain hands-on legal experience while […]
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BHP Law is proud to celebrate the third successful year of its legal work experience programme, dedicated to helping young people take their first steps toward a career in law. The initiative was first inspired by senior solicitor apprentice Ellie Phillips, who understood firsthand how challenging it can be to secure placements in the legal […]
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