Business Events

An expert from Yorkshire law firm Gordons is to be keynote speaker at an event about serious or fatal accident investigations. Matthew Breakell, a solicitor in Gordons’ regulation and business crime team, is to address the free seminar organised by The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, at Country Park Inn, Cliff Road, Hessle Foreshore. The event runs from 8.30am to 1pm. Visit www.iosh.co.uk/branches/humber/branch_events/accident_investigation-1.aspx

September 20

In this workshop, Shulmans’ team of specialist employment lawyers will provide expert guidance through real-life HR scenarios, advising on the process of handling disciplinary issues in the workplace. The session will take place between 9am and 12.50pm at Crowne Plaza, Wellington Street, Leeds. Contact Jackie Dawson either on 0113 297 8073 or jdawson@shulmans. co.uk

September 24

A free seminar will explore Building Information Modelling (BIM) in construction projects and the legal implications and consequences for the project and the parties involved. The seminar is being hosted by Tim Craig, head of construction at Langleys Solicitors in York, and takes place at Langleys’ offices at Queens House, Micklegate, York, from 8.30am to 9.15am. Go to www.langleys.com/events/seminars-(1).aspx

September 24 and 26

TaxAssist Accountants in Horsforth is celebrating its tenth anniversary by hosting two free business clinics for the local small business community. The business will be hosting the free clinics at its offices on Town Street in Horsforth to offer free business advice. Appointments can be made by calling the office on 0113 226 9680.

September 25

The first of the World Trade @ 1 Club autumn networking meetings, organised by Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, will look at how exporters can guard against the risks associated with trading internationally. The advice session will be presented by international shipping lawyer John Habergham of Myton Law and Richard Tuplin of Jelf Insurance Partnership, taking place from noon to 2pm at The Deep Business Centre, Hull. Contact Alison Burnett on 01482 324976 or email [email protected]. uk

October 8

Rotherham businesses are being given the chance to find out more about opportunities to trade internationally at a workshop being organised by RiDO (Rotherham Investment & Development Office) in conjunction with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). The workshop will be held at Fusion Business Centre on Magna Way in Rotherham from 10am to 1pm. Contact Julia Millea by email at [email protected] or call 07810 151953.

October 17

The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has announced the final two speakers for this year’s annual dinner at the Cedar Court Hotel, Ainley Top. They are Halifax-born comedian Jack Carroll and Scottish impressionist, playwright and comedian Rory Bremner. Visit www.mycci.co.uk/events.