Oldham solicitor celebrates ROCA anniversary

Wrigley Claydon partner and Oldham solicitor John Porter was proud to celebrate the 7th anniversary of the Respect Our Community Awards (ROCA) recently.

ROCA is an arm of First Choice Homes housing association in Oldham – where John is a trustee – that gives out money to worthy community projects.

Launched in November 2007, John has chaired every ROCA meeting since its inception. The fund has given out over £350,000 in grants in this time.

The anniversary was marked and seven years of success in helping the communities of Oldham come together celebrated at the ROCA Board’s recent meeting at the White Hart at Lydgate, Saddleworth.

ROCA also sponsored an award at the Pride in Oldham Awards 2014 that took place on 14^th November. Another Wrigley Claydon partner and Oldham solicitor Rachel Damianou, had reason to be proud at the awards as her daughter Eleanna was a runner-up in the Schools award section!

To find out more about our work in the community and that of our employees please see our Oldham Community Support page.

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John Porter

John has been with Wrigley Claydon for over 20 years, becoming a partner in 1995. Specialising in Employment Law, John helps clients with matters including the preparation of recruitment policies and employment contracts as well as advocating in employment tribunals in cases of unfair dismissal or discrimination. He also has considerable experience of dealing with landlord and tenant disputes and matters relating to business and company sales, commercial investment property transactions and lettings as well as residential estate and offshore property developments. “I know I’ve done a good job when the business doesn’t need me!” John is never happier than when spending time with his wife and 2 children, Lucy and Alex. John is Chair of Respect Our Community Awards (ROCA) and a board member of First Choice Homes Oldham. In his spare time, John is likely to be found either reading, cooking or walking Donnie the Golden Retriever.