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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.
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12th September 2008
Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitor’s John Pollitt and Richard Eastwood are to run the 2008 New York City Marathon.
The firm's Clinical Negligence partner and Independent Financial Adviser will don their running shoes and hit the streets of the Big Apple as they take part in the event on November 2nd.
The pair are running to raise funds for Get Kids Going, a national charity that provides special equipment to help disabled children take part in sports.
A keen supporter of his local church and various charities, John, who will be running his third marathon, has no doubt they are both in for a gruelling but rewarding experience:
“It will be a test of physical and mental strength but the New York crowds and inspirational landmarks are sure to help spur us on to the finishing line in Central Park. But the main thing that is important to me is helping a good cause.”
He quipped, “In my first marathon at 25 years of age I went round in five hours. Last year aged 50 I took four hours. Friends have told me that at this rate I’ll be breaking the 3 hour mark when I’m 75!”
Father of four Richard Eastwood runs his first marathon and is currently undergoing a demanding training regime. He commented:
“I started on the treadmill and quickly realised that if you can run five miles you can run ten, and if you can run ten then twenty-six miles is possible too! Plus, Get Kids Going does such fabulous work with young disabled people that I’m sure I’ll have all the motivation I need.”
The partners of Pearson Hinchliffe have also pledged £500 to kick start John and Richard’s efforts, while staff at the firm have organised fundraising activities to help them achieve their £6,000 target.
As well as a fundraising dinner to be held at the renowned White Hart restaurant in Oldham on September 19th, John and Richard will gladly accept donations at www.justgiving.com/johnpollitt1 or www.justgiving.com/richardeastwood
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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.