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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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Solicitor Rebecca Evans tells us about joining Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law and why client relationships matter.
“It was in June 2007, whilst working alongside Pearson Hinchliffe’s team on a property matter, that I was ‘headhunted’ by partner Mike Pitt.
Looking back I must have made an impression, as he offered me an interview with a view to taking a leading role in the growing specialist commercial property team.
Three months later I joined the team at Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law and haven’t looked back! Upon reflection I am happy to say I made the right move bearing in mind the high quality of work and support within the firm.
I am proud to be a member of the commercial team at Pearson Hinchliffe and believe the reputation of the firm is built upon good, open and ‘hands on’ relationships with a broad mix of clients from across sectors.
Many of my clients have built up a real understanding and rapport with the people here, after having been with the firm for years.
As a result, I have found our reputation for longevity also instils new clients with the confidence their legal work is being handled by committed professionals. I think this is about trust, which is a key factor to the success of my work for clients.
Working so close to the vibrant city of Manchester, and experiencing the ‘buzz’ of socialising in the bars and restaurants in and around the city was also a draw for me. And I think it helps to keep my outlook fresh and positive which I hope will impact positively on my working life.” Rebecca Evans - Solicitor, Commercial Property Team.
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.
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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.