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Four years ago we were a small group on the canal - this year we are a big family of SSB and Imperium on the canal. Can’t wait to get going with the year ahead with SSB Group #ssblaw #imperiumlaw #ssbgroup #lovemyjob

This is Amazing!!! we are so proud to support this great cause... Well done 👏

This year we are supporting Hallam FM Cash For Kids, a local charity helping disabled and disadvantaged children in our area. Our Lisa has kindly volunteered to jump out of a an aeroplane all in support of raising as much money as possible for the charity #hallamfmcashforkids #cashforkids #hallamfm #ssblaw If you would like to show your support, please click the link below: www.everyclick.com/lisafarrell Thank you and join us in wishing her GOOD LUCK!!!

This year we are proud to support Hallam FM Cash For Kids Superhero Day for the second year running. We will have some amazing prizes so keep watching for updates on the great prizes you could win!! You can also get involved by organising your own fundraiser, whether it be on your own, with colleagues, family or friends. To download a fundraising pack, click on the link: https://drive.google.com/…/1IARkcGVbUAg 8qc1fABsoO4ceK…/view…

Always be yourself, unless you can be a superhero... then always be a Superhero 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ #superlawyers #superheroday This year we are proud to once again support Hallam FM Cash for Kids Superhero event: 10th May 2019

SSB Law win landmark industrial disease case
In a landmark judgement, the High Court has ruled that a former employee of Alcoa, one of the world’s largest producers of aluminium, should be compensated for loss of hearing despite unsupportive expert evidence.
The High Court judgment in Mackenzie v Alcoa Manufacturing (GB) Limited [2019] EWHC 149 (QB) overturns the decision of the County Court, and adopts the argument of the claimant’s lawyers that the claimant should be entitl...ed to the beneficial interpretation of his evidence as described by the Court of Appeal in Keefe v Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Limited [2010] EWCA Civ 683.
In Keefe v Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Limited the defendant was under a duty to produce noise surveys and admitted none had been undertaken. No acoustic engineer’s evidence was produced, but both the defendant and the claimant agreed the work place was noisy. The Court of Appeal held that “In such circumstances the court should judge a claimant’s evidence benevolently and the defendant’s evidence critically”.
At the McKenzie v Alcoa Manufacturing (GB) Limited hearing in December 2018, counsel Christopher Johnson of Doughty Street Chambers on behalf of the claimant argued that Keefe should still apply to this case, despite: (1) there being no admission by Alcoa that noise surveys were not undertaken (although no surveys were produced, and no explanation for this was put forward in evidence); and (2) there being unsupportive acoustic engineering evidence.
This argument was accepted by Garnham J in the High Court, ruling in favour of the claimant.
The ruling means that a defendant employer must either provide noise survey measurements or explain why they cannot do so, otherwise the claimant will benefit from a favourable interpretation of their evidence, even when the claim is not supported by an acoustic engineer.
Stuart White, Head of Industrial disease at SSB Law said:
“My clients are delighted with this decision from the High Court. This landmark judgment is a clear reminder to all employers that they cannot avoid their health and safety responsibilities to their employees and it has wide implications for all industrial disease claims.”
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Merry Christmas Everyone ❤️

It’s Christmas Hat/Accessory Day in the office. Who deserves to win?? 🤔🎄

Let’s be honest... we all want one!!!! 💃🏼 🎩

Exciting times 👍

Regional Law Firms Announce Merger
Sheffield based SSB Law and Macclesfield Solicitors Imperium Law are set to merge in the coming months, creating a c. £5 million turnover practice with two offices and fifty staff.
The merger was announced by SSB Law Managing Partner Jeremy Brooke:
... “I have personally known Phil for nearly 20 years, having worked together in the past and it was clear from our early discussions that there was a great fit between the two firms. We both have strong reputations in injury and medical negligence claims combined with a real focus on using efficient processes to benefit clients.
The joining of the two businesses strengthens our position in the personal injury sector significantly, at a time when many practices have moved away from this area of law due to external changes in the market.”
Both offices will retain their existing names and branding, operating as part of the newly formed SSB Group which also include SSB Financial Services and SSB Compliance. Philip Jackson, Director at Imperium Law Solicitors commented: “The merging of the two firms will enable us to take advantage of opportunities smaller firms are often excluded from, whilst expanding the range of services we are able to offer, such as probate and matrimonial advice.”
The group plan to invest further in marketing, technology and they are considering further opportunities by way of acquisition, having already attracted interest from significant international investment funds.
“There’s a level of scale required to be successful in the personal injury market now and we have held discussion with a number of parties about ways we can work together in the future, be that through acquisition or strategic partnerships” said Jeremy.
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