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February 2012
Putting lawyers in touch with the youth of Oldham
Pearson Hinchliffe partner, Michael Pitt, takes over as 2012 Oldham Law Association President.
MoreUser Guides
Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law regularly reviews the latest legal developments in different areas of Company & Commercial law. Please select from the list below to download a User Guide on the topical issue of interest (last updated: June 2011).
We regularly add new User Guides to this area, so please check back.
- Overseas Companies: Establishing a Presence in the UK
A general overview of some of the issues that will face an overseas company wishing to set up business in the UK.
- Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law's Quick Guide to Winding Up a Company.
This User Guide is provided to help a creditor understand how to wind up a debtor company and the legal requirements that you must adhere to. For further information visit our Commercial Litigation Team's web page.
- Director's Representations, Fraud, Insolvency and Not So Limited Liability.
With the number of company insolvencies set to rise, this User Guide looks at the implications for Director's personal exposure to their business debts.
- Management Companies - A Dangerous Business?
Tenants appointed as directors to manange their rented flats? We examine the very real implications under the Companies Act 2006 and Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
- Guidance for Newly Appointed Directors.
This User Guide sets out general information for the company director(s) of a recently incorporated private company limited by shares.
- The Companies Act 2006, Frequently Asked Questions.
This User Guide lists the most commonly asked questions about the Act that our Commercial solicitors encounter.
- Setting Up and Running a Business, Frequently Asked Questions.
This User Guide follows the typical stages in the development of a business from its concept to attaining stability through to expansion and ultimately its sale.
- "Conditions of Sale", A Useful Check-list.
This User Guide lists the main details to consider when agreeing you Conditions of Sale.
- Amateur Sports Clubs.
Given government backing, amateur sports clubs proliferate. In this User Guide we discuss how the way a club is structured can be key to successfully tapping into all kinds available funding and special tax treatment.
January 2012
Company and commercial law reforms to reduce red tape
Companies of all shapes and sizes have been asked for their views on how to tackle unnecessary bureaucracy in company and commercial law.
MoreJanuary 2012
Increase in unfair dismissal qualifying period will apply only to new employees
From 6 April 2012 the qualifying period of service for making a claim increases from one to two years.
MoreJanuary 2012
Maximum compensation for unfair dismissal increases from 1 February 2012
Annual revision of employment tribunal award limits and other amounts payable under employment legislation.
MoreDecember 2011
Health and safety laws to be cut by half
Government plans to slash health and safety red tape will mean substantial savings for small firms, business groups have said.
MoreNovember 2011
Weight Watchers case: the importance to employers of employment status.
The Upper Tier Tribunal holds 1,700 ‘leaders’ at Weight Watchers were employees for tax purposes.
MoreSeptember 2011
How to Conduct a Disciplinary Hearing
A recent presentation by Employment solicitor, Susan Mayall, setting out the stages for handling a disciplinary, referencing the ACAS Code of Conduct.
June 2011
ACAS Advice leaflet “Holidays and Holiday Pay”
Download the guidance covering arrangements for holidays and holiday pay.
October 2010
Recent Case Study: Commercial Landlord and Tenant - An Authorised Guarantee Agreement
Authorised Guarantee Agreements keep the original tenant on the hook in case a third party assignee defaults; they should be drafted with care.
July 2010
Recent Case Study: Doing Battle in the Boardroom
How Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law helped members of the Board of Directors achieve the outcome they sought in their boardroom dispute with a senior executive director.
May 2010
How the Mergers & Acquisitions team helped Lanes Group PLC achieve their LAS sell-off
Drainage specialists dispose £12.3 million majority stake in Lanes Assistance Services.
March 2010
PH Employment Direct
The Employment team at Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law have created PH Employment Direct - a user-friendly and simple service that gives you access to the best advice at the end of a phone 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
February 2010
Oldham Construction Sector
On 3 February 2010 Corporate Commercial partner Roger Hinchliffe delivered a presentation entitled, ‘Joint Ventures’ to the Oldham Construction Sector group.
January 2010
Debt Recovery Service
With our specialist commercial Debt Recovery service you can significantly increase the speed and likelihood of recovering the money owed to your business.