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LIVERPOOL CHAMBER AND MORECROFTS LAUNCH NEW LEGAL TEAM
LIVERPOOL SAILS TOWARDS A BUMPER CRUISE SEASON
Liverpool Chamber has launched a new bespoke legal team for its members , in conjunction with Morecrofts Solicitors .
The joint project will give Chamber members immediate access to a range of Morecrofts legal services , including commercial , property and employment law as they bid to plot their recovery from the pandemic . The Liverpool Chamber Legal Team will be operated on a ‘ triage ’ basis , whereby a dedicated team of Morecrofts lawyers will be on hand to receive enquiries from Chamber members and respond to them in accordance with their urgency and complexity through an initial free consultation .
Morecrofts Solicitors is a strategic partner of Liverpool Chamber and this new relationship reaffirms the growing connection between the two organisations , which are both headquartered in the Cotton Exchange building .
Alison Lobb , managing Partner at Morecrofts , said : “ We are pleased to embark on our new Liverpool Chamber Legal Team and we look forward to supporting members across a range of matters .
“ As organisations begin to look ahead and plan for the future , they will undoubtedly face challenges and questions that require the support of qualified legal expertise and we are delighted to put our team at their disposal .”
Paul Cherpeau , chief executive of Liverpool Chamber , said : “ We speak to businesses in the Liverpool City Region every day who are facing a myriad of challenges around the effective recruitment of people , complicated tenancy and property issues or accessing funding for their recovery or growth projects .
“ Having dedicated legal support on hand , referred by the Chamber and handled expertly by Morecrofts , will give them an extra layer of certainty and reassurance as they explore new markets or expand their footprint .”
Liverpool will welcome more than 100 cruises to its shores in 2022 , as the city plans to deliver its most ambitious season yet .
The outbreak of the global pandemic in March 2020 led to the cancellation of cruises worldwide for almost 14 months . Despite this , the city ’ s cruise industry mounted a respectable recovery in the second half of last year . Between May and December 2021 , Liverpool ’ s terminal hosted around 100 cruises from 12 different operators , with 80,000 passengers either boarding , disembarking or passing through the city .
Although the industry is still feeling the ripple effects of Covid-19 , there is optimism that this year ’ s season will be bigger and better than ever . With confidence high following Liverpool ’ s handling of the return of cruising last spring , more operators are turning to the city to make bookings .
Inaugural visits are expected from 10 ships including the Valiant Lady , Celebrity Apex and Norwegian Dawn . The season will get into full swing in March , with a visit from Virgin Voyages , and will also include visits from the Queen Victoria ( June ) and the popular Disney Magic ( September ).
Fred Olsen will also return , having chosen Liverpool as its homeport for its flagship Borealis ship for a second season . A fitting tribute to the terminal as it marks its 15th year in operation . While uncertainty remains around Covid-19 , Cruise Liverpool will maintain its ‘ satellite ’ terminal at the Arena and Convention Centre for the foreseeable future , giving passengers and operators a safe and speedy way of joining or leaving a cruise .
Cruise Liverpool ’ s 2022 season is expected to provide a £ 15 million boost to the local economy – welcome news for local businesses and supply-chains – after a difficult 24 months . Meanwhile , the Cruise Liverpool team continues to work closely with cruise industry experts on plans to tackle the negative impact of cruise emissions on the local environment . merseylife . com 77