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HRC Law’s Helen Marsh makes Forward Ladies Shortlist

With a new female prime minister, eight women cabinet ministers, and a new female chair of the Institute of Directors, British politics and businesses are trailblazing for women in leadership.

And Forward Ladies has announced the shortlist for the 2016 National Women in Business Awards, sponsored by HSBC, which this year has attracted the highest number of entries ever received. Partner and commercial property solicitor at HRC Law, Helen Marsh, is shortlisted in the SME Growth Category. In announcing the results for the North West, Wales and Isle of Man, Griselda Togobo, MD of Forward Ladies said: “This has been a fantastic year for women; we continue to start, grow and run high profile successful companies. We have been surprised and delighted by the number and calibre and diversity of the applications we have received, and look forward to celebrating their success. The award categories are a reflection not only of the types of businesses with which women are involved but also industries which need to attract and encourage young women to join for future growth and prosperity.” Debra White, Regional Director of Small Businesses for HSBC and Awards judge, said: “There was an impressive number of high-calibre entries this year, highlighting the quality of talented businesswomen we have in the UK. These entrants are the future entrepreneurs of our country, with the Forward Ladies event to showcase the best Britain has to offer. HSBC will be supporting them every step of the way to ensure their businesses prosper and thrive in the long term.” Helen added: “HRC Law is going from strength-to-strength and we’re building a team that means business with more than half of the firm made up of talented ladies. This shortlisting is a proud moment and I am humbled to be in such impressive company.” Other judges included: Ajaz Ahmed, the founder of Freeserve; Helen Samuels from United Utilities; and Saha Hashemi, founder of Coffee Republic. Now in its seventh year, the Awards have grown from being purely regional into one of the most prestigious events in the calendar for professional women. The organisation, founded in 1999, supports women in their professional lives and celebrates and champions the role of women in the workplace.

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