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2010


Accident at Work: Should I Claim Compensation?




Interim Limit Imposed on Skilled Non-EU Migrant Workers


Government announces immediate cut to the number of immigrants coming into the UK.

2010 National Minimum Wage rates announced


National minimum wage increases to £5.93 per hour from October 2010.

Revealed: The Secret of Avoiding the Single Greatest Threat to SMEs Today


The 3 Top Tips for ‘Controlling Business Cash Flow’.

Employers Need Not Get Burned by a Volcano


Employment solicitor Michael Pitt considers the implications for employers whilst the volcanic dust settles.

Businesses To Take Flexible Attitude to Working Practices During World Cup


Employers are being forced to take a pragmatic approach in order to reduce absenteeism during South Africa 2010.

Solicitor Conducts BBC Interview …from a Greek Beach


Roger Hinchliffe appears on BBC GMR's Beswick On Breakfast whilst holidaying in Skiathos.

Bribery Act 2010


A wide-ranging and significant piece of legislation will see prosecutions increase.

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May 2012
Director and shareholder found in contempt of court for selling company assets

Templeton Insurance v Motorcare Warranties: High Court held director of an insurance company in contempt of court for breaching a freezing order imposed against the company.

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April 2012
Pearson Hinchliffe founding Partner, Roger Hinchliffe, retires

After a 5-decade long career, head of Corporate Commercial department retires.

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April 2012
Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Bill

Sunday trading restrictions during the Olympic and Paralympic Games to be suspended.

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March 2012
The Budget 2012

Summary of the key points.

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March 2012
National Minimum Wage rates for 2012-13 announced

The national minimum wage will increase by 11p to £6.19 an hour from October 1 2012.

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March 2012
National Minimum Wage rates for 2012 announced

The national minimum wage will increase by 11p to £6.19 an hour from October 1 2012.

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September 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.

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.

October 2009

M&A Opportunities

A live selection of current assignments offered by Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law or those of our professional partner organisation,