September 2010
Tribunal claims increase by over 50%
Economy blamed as number of employment cases rises in 2009-10.
MoreUser Guides
Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law regularly reviews the latest legal developments in different areas of Company & Commercial law. Please select from the list below to download a User Guide on the topical issue of interest (last updated: April 2010).
Overseas Companies: Establishing a Presence in the UK.
A general overview of some of the issues that will face an overseas company wishing to set up business in the UK.
Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law’s Quick Guide to Winding Up a Company.
This User Guide is provided to help a creditor understand how to wind up a debtor company and the legal requirements that you must adhere to. For further information visit our Commercial Litigation Team's web page.
Director's Representations, Fraud, Insolvency and Not So Limited Liability.
With the number of company insolvencies set to rise, this User Guide looks at the implications for Directors' personal exposure to their business debts.
Management Companies - A Dangerous Business?
Tenants appointed as directors to manange their rented flats? We examine the very real implications under the Companies Act 2006 and Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Guidance for Newly Appointed Directors.
This User Guide sets out general information for the company director(s) of a recently incorporated private company limited by shares.
The Companies Act 2006, Frequently Asked Questions.
This User Guide lists the most commonly asked questions about the Act that our Commercial solicitors encounter.
Setting Up and Running a Business, Frequently Asked Questions.
This User Guide follows the typical stages in the development of a business from its concept to attaining stability through to expansion and ultimately its sale.
"Conditions of Sale", A Useful Check-list.
This User Guide lists the main details to consider when agreeing you Conditions of Sale.
Amateur Sports Clubs.
Given government backing, amateur sports clubs proliferate. In this User Guide we discuss how the way a club is structured can be key to successfully tapping into all kinds available funding and special tax treatment.
We regularly add new User Guides to this area, so please check back.
September 2010
Equality Act 2010: main provisions come into force 01 October
The Government Equalities Office announces “the vast majority” of the Act applies from the first wave of implementation.
MoreSeptember 2010
Equal pay guidance issued to SMEs
New free on-line tool allows firms to calculate equal pay gap.
MoreAugust 2010
The insured has the freedom to choose own lawyer
FSA clarifies that legal expenses insurance must not limit freedom to choose a lawyer.
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Plans for additional paternity rights appear under threat
Uncertainty as Theresa May signals Coalition rethink of policy on parents' rights to leave, due to come in to force in April 2011.
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Compulsory retirement age to be axed from October 2011
The Government has today launched a consultation on its proposal to scrap the Default Retirement Age (DRA).
MoreAugust 2010
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.
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.
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.