Working mums from across the city flocked to a networking event created especially for them by legal firm Kirwans.

The Mums in Business event at the Hard Day’s Night Hotel in Liverpool city centre saw a record attendance this week as guests were treated to afternoon tea and talks on social media and the legalities around it by Kirwans’ commercial solicitor Angela Whittick and Koogar’s Amanda Daniels.

The programme is the brainchild of solicitor Claire Currie, who works in the Private Client department of Kirwans, which has offices across Merseyside.

Claire was inspired to create a networking group which mums in business could attend at times which didn’t interfere with their family commitments when she was on maternity leave.

She said: “Whilst I was on maternity leave, I attended various mums’ groups and met some great people who were also professionals.

“Upon returning to work, I once again started attending the more traditional networking groups and found that most meetings were either early in the morning or after work which often conflicted with the commitments of family life.

“It was from this viewpoint that the idea of the Mums in Business group was formed – events held in the middle of the day which would allow mums to easily attend.

“It has developed into a warm friendly group where everyone is welcomed. As mums, all members of the group understand the pressures of professional versus family life and it can be challenging to achieve the right balance. It was clear from the launch that attendees were finding value in not only having the opportunity to make new business connections but to also speak with likeminded women.”

To find out more about the Mums in Business events, email events@kirwanssolicitors.co.uk, or call Caroline Evans on 0151 703 1927.