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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.
MoreLaw firm launches new-look website with clients and service at the top of the agenda
20th February 2009
Oldham solicitors Pearson Hinchliffe has relaunched its new look website - www.pearson-hinchliffe.co.uk. The new website design reinforces the leading law firm’s commitment to its clients by providing a fast, reliable and straightforward website, whilst delivering useful information on a wide range of legal issues.
The solicitor’s site, which started in 2001, now includes more useful downloads and an ‘Offers’ section where people can view money off deals on legal services. It also has latest news and features on local and national issues affecting clients.
Speaking about the aims of the new site, the firm’s Marketing Manager, Muhammed Shaikh said: “Providing information, advice and support in a sympathetic way is central to what we do. It was important therefore, that the finished product reflected this and provided visitors with an interesting and helpful experience. The majority of our clients access our website and we want to ensure that they can get relevant information on their problem or requirement and then contact us once they’re sure we can help. Before you come in you can see a photo of the solicitor you’ll meet and read a little profile on them.”
Design agency fresh Interactive were brought in to deliver the fresh new website and build on the strong 500 or so visitor numbers who already visit the site each month.
Judith Ross, project leader at fresh commented: “In answering the initial brief, we extensively researched all sorts of websites we liked, not just law firms’, and managed to combine a retail feel with valuable information and advice in a welcoming and easy to use format, making repeat visits equally rewarding.”
The firm plans to include video material where visitors can watch bitesize legal advice on a range of issues, considered a real innovation for a law firm.
The site provides information about the ten legal services offered to private individuals namely; family and childcare, personal injury claims, medical negligence, wills, trusts, tax and probate, crime and road traffic matters, employment, civil litigation, housing, conveyancing and financial services.
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.