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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.
MoreOldham Construction Companies Begin to Re-Build After Recession
4th February 2010
In an unprecedented move, a group of Oldham-based companies are joining forces to help conquer the effects of the recession.
Through a series of networking and information events, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce along with Oldham Council are bringing together all the constituent parts of the construction sector; construction companies, architects, the legal profession and other interested parties, to help them explore the possibilities of joint ventures, inform them of the construction opportunities available in Oldham and help companies understand how the tendering process works.
The aim of the events is to ensure that companies based within Oldham will be able to benefit from construction opportunities and tenders for regeneration projects that arise within the Oldham borough.
The latest Oldham Construction Event, chaired by Peter Greenhalgh, took place on Wednesday 3rd February at the Bower Hotel, Oldham. It was attended by approximately 140 individuals and the main topic of discussion was the PFI Gateways to Oldham project, a £100m housing redevelopment and refurbishment scheme. Lead by Rok plc, the presentation highlighted a variety of sub-contracting tendering packages that could be taken advantage of by Oldham businesses.
Roger Hinchliffe, Corporate and Commercial Partner at Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law, spoke to the attendees about joint ventures and the opportunities available for an Oldham construction consortium. Through working with Oldham Council, the consortium could be embarking on a groundbreaking initiative, taking on contracts through joint ventures that individual companies alone would not normally have been able to apply for.
Commenting on the Oldham Construction Events, Paul Roberts, Oldham Local Council Chamber President, said:
“These events have been designed to help one of the sectors worst-hit by the recession. The events are being developed and led by private sector construction specialists who are able to pass on their expertise in helping other organisations apply for public and private sector contracts. Through working together, large and small companies within the Oldham construction sector are aiming to lift themselves out of recession and get business moving again.”
The next meeting will be held at the Bower Hotel on Wednesday 5th May.
For more information about the events and to book a place, e-mail Vicki Kerr on: Vicki.kerr@business-support-solutions.co.uk
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.