March 2010
Empty property relief rates 2010/2011
For the year 2010/11, empty commercial properties with rateable values of up to £18,000 will be exempt from business rates.
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My colleagues and I have been very impressed with your input, help, courtesy and, more importantly, your overall firm and what it can offer our company going forward.
Over the last 18 months I have been delighted with the professional advice and support from Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law and would go so far that I would have no hesitation in recommending your firm to any Irish companies that may be looking to do business in the UK. I intend at the next opportunity highlighting your firm to the local Cork Chamber of Commerce as a “tried and tested” recommended legal company that would meet all the requirements that an Irish business might require in the UK.
John O'Callaghan, Complete Coating Services, Managing Director.
I have no hesitation in recommending Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law for their service levels and depth of knowledge.
Stephen Moss, Systime Inc. Global IT Director.
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Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law has one of the few teams of solicitors specialising in Company and Commercial law operating outside the city centre law firms.
We support clients in sectors including manufacturing, energy, engineering and IT, as they deal with issues such as:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Partnership agreements
- Company reconstructions
- Contracts
- Intellectual property
- Terms and conditions
- E-commerce
Ask for an initial meeting. You’ll find that our Lexcel* accredited team combines enormous legal knowledge with understanding of business priorities. All that expertise is here to help you manage risk, promote profits and advance your business through organic growth and expansion into new markets.
* Lexcel is the Law Society’s coveted ‘kite mark’, providing clients with an assurance of the highest quality practice standards.
To speak to a specialist in this area, please contact us.
February 2010
A third of SME bosses are unaware of their employment law obligations, says BIS.
A Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) study uncovers employers’ poor knowledge and management of responsibilities.
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New Guidance on Fit Notes published today
Guidance on plans to replace sick notes with fit notes is now available to employers from the Department for Work and Pensions.
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CIPD predicts public sector recession
The UK economy is facing more redundancies, with substantial cuts expected in the public sector, report says.
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Pre-Budget Report checklist
This checklist highlights some of the key issues from the Pre-Budget Report that are likely to have an impact on small businesses.
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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.
January 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.
October 2009
M&A Opportunities
A live selection of current assignments offered by Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law or those of our professional partner organisation,
August 2008
Franbar Holdings Limited –v- Patel and Others
Concerning the Derivative Actions introduced by the Companies Act 2006.
July 2008
Systime Inc.
Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law's specialist Company & Commercial team has advised multi-national Systime Inc. on an important contractual document implemented Europe-wide.
June 2008
Dashfield v Davidson, do your company’s articles reflect your intentions?
When a shareholder died unexpectedly, under the articles the company then purchased the shares based on accounts for the last completed financial year prior to the death - 2 years prior.