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Our team beats the clock 2008-08-18 17:57:01 Our Commercial Team has been praised for its role in a major deal that was completed in just two weeks.We handled all the legal aspects of the reorganisation and demerger of land and property sales company, Davis Meade, and the sale of its estate agency arm.Stuart Haynes, who leads our Commercial Team, said we worked with Davis Meade, corporate advisers The Business Company of Shrewsbury, banks an
Promotion for Chris 2008-08-18 17:53:00 Chris Detheridge has been named as a new associate as part of our firm's ongoing programme of development.He leads the Commercial Litigation Team at our offices in Euston Way, and is extremely proud of his new role.“I’m very honoured to have been given this opportunity to play a more in-depth part in the structure and forward-planning of the practice. Leading the Commercial LitigationTeam is a Read more:Chris
Banking on business success 2008-08-01 14:51:01 Businesses from all over Shropshire are benefiting from specialist advice, thanks to a local bank.The Commercial Banking team at The Royal Bank of Scotland, in Shrewsbury, is supporting a series of seminars which aim to help companies tackle Human Resources and employment law issues.We've been running the HR and Employment Law in Practice (HELP) forums which have proved extremely successful, and t
Partnerships at Martin-Kaye 2008-08-01 14:45:01 We've awarded partnerships to two of our solicitors - John Mehtam, our Employment Law specialist, and Sarah Heath, who leads our Commercial Property team.Managing Partner, Andrew Green, said: “Both John and Sarah have been instrumental in developing their departments and in forming key plans for a successful future.“We are very pleased to offer them the opportunity to become partners in the fi Read more:Martin
New role for Mohammed 2008-06-30 19:16:00 We have a new face in our commercial team - Mohammed
Ahsan who has spent the last three years working in our Personal Injury Department.Now, he’s been promoted to a new role to handle a wide variety of dispute resolution issues.Mohammed completed his law degree at Wolverhampton University, and joined Martin-Kaye Solicitors in 2002, initially as a legal assistant. He was instrumental in helping t
Protect your secrets carefully 2008-06-30 19:11:01 Can company bosses prevent a member of staff from taking “confidential” information with them when they resign? Not necessarily, says John Mehtam, our Employment Law Specialist.“Information which you may regard as being classified, is often in the public domain, and if that turns out to be the case, there may be nothing you can do to stop former members of staff taking the information with t Read more:Protect
Take care with charity events 2008-06-30 19:07:00 Shropshire companies planning out-of-office fundraising events
are being urged to make sure they don’t fall foul of the law.“Even though it’s a non-business activity carried out in non-business time, both employment and health and safety legislation will apply,” said Graham Davies, our Senior Partner.“This means that the company is under an obligation to take reasonable care of any emplo
Chris takes first award 2008-06-30 19:03:01 We've launched our very own award to recognise staff commitment and dedication.The Employee of the Quarter Award has been introduced as a “thank you” to employees who go the extra mile. And the first winner is Chris
Mills, our Assistant Systems Manager who joined the company in 2005.Managing Partner, Andrew Green, said: “We felt it was important to recognise staff who really stand out, and C
Have you been left out? 2008-06-30 11:33:52 Arguments over the will after the death of a loved one are on the increase, and we are tackling the issue by launching a new website designed to help people who feel they have missed out.We've launched www.contest-a-will.com and have already been inundated with enquiries from all over the UK.Chris Detheridge, from our Commercial Team, said: “The number of disputes over wills is partly due to the
Parking ticket paper chase 2008-06-30 11:25:35 Parking fines issued by private landowners in Shropshire may not be worth the paper
they are written on, a county solicitor has warned.Graham Davies, our Senior Partner, said strict new regulations made it almost impossible to force drivers to pay.“It is a myth to claim that if you park on private land, there’s nothing the owner can do about it. It is in fact perfectly legal to charge someone Read more:chase
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Don't sign your life away 2008-06-30 11:21:14 Debt collection agencies have fresh powers to take action against directors for their company’s unpaid bills. That's the warning from Chris Detheridge, from our Commercial Team, who said it was no longer safe to assume that a director was immune from being personally liable.He highlighted a Court of Appeal case last year which found that directors can be held personally responsible for a debt, i
Don't assume you're off the hook 2008-06-23 13:58:14 Directors could find themselves personally liable if there’s an issue over their company’s rented premises.Sarah Heath, our Commercial Property Specialist, said directors must be aware that just because they rented their business premises, they were not safe from any problems that may arise.“You may have assumed that as you rent the premises, if there are any issues that come up with the lan
Who's looking after you? 2008-06-10 19:34:02 Company directors are well aware of their responsibilities when it comes to health and safety issues in the workplace - but may be ignoring the risks they face themselves.Our Employment Law Specialist, John Mehtam, said: “Directors of small and medium-sized companies all over the UK are subjecting themselves to health risks from the stressful situations they face every day.“With the constant s
Are you breaking the law? 2008-06-10 11:29:21 Your company could be breaking the law when it comes to selling over the Internet.Graham Davies, from our Commercial Team, said research had shown that up to two thirds of companies selling online could be breaching the rules. The websites were checked in relation to the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 and the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002.“The vast
Take asbestos seriously 2008-06-10 11:24:03 Shropshire companies are being warned to take the threat of asbestos seriously on their premises, after the number of prosecutions under the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations more than tripled last year.Chris Detheridge, from our Commercial Team, said: "The regulations apply to just about every business, not just factories that manufacture asbestos, and the Health and Safety Executive is now
Staff lay-offs on the increase 2008-06-10 11:23:11 Staff lay-offs may seem like a relic of the 1970s and 80s, but in today’s tough business world, they could be set for a comeback. It's already clear that 2008 is proving to be an extremely difficult year for local companies, and our Employment Law Specialist, John Mehtam, said businesses should beware.“Many businesses are in the unenviable position of looking for cost savings, and the payroll Read more:Staff
Second job risk for staff 2008-04-22 09:05:09 Staff who take on a second job to earn extra cash could be putting your business at risk.John Mehtam, our Employment Law Specialist, said employers must be vigilant in order to maintain safety standards in the workplace.“The tell-tale signs are that perhaps the employee is looking tired and failing to perform as well as usual during the working day. This is particularly serious if your staff are Read more:Second
Treat health and safety with care 2008-04-22 09:00:41 Company directors must make sure they understand health and safety rules, or face tough consequences.Stuart Haynes, from our Commercial Team, said every director should have a “working knowledge” of their company’s health and safety provision.“You should know where the risk assessments are kept, and you should have read and understood the ones that are most relevant to your line of busines
And there's more... 2008-04-11 05:12:07 They're back! By popular demand! We're launching a second series of our ground-breaking advice forums in Shrewsbury.We initially ran interactive HR and Employment Law in Practice (HELP) forums in Telford, and businesses in Shrewsbury were so impressed that they asked for their own programme of events.Now, after an unprecedented response from local companies, we are launching a second series of sem
Go the extra mile 2008-03-26 07:54:56 Shropshire employers must take more notice of staff mileage claims to avoid tax difficulties.Our Employment Law Specialist, John Mehtam, said with such a busy working environment, employers may be tempted to sign the claims without checking them too thoroughly.“But this is a risky strategy, and could lead to really serious consequences in terms of tax if you don’t follow the rules. Check that
Beware of the blog 2008-03-26 07:47:13 Bosses must beware of the risks of using internet blogs to promote their company - that's the message from our Employment Law Specialist, John Mehtam.Corporate blogs can be invaluable in helping to increase publicity, but there are risks and pitfalls with this type of approach, and it's important that employers understand what they're letting themselves in for."You need to consider carefully who w Read more:Beware
Switch it off for energy savings 2008-03-18 10:38:04 Shropshire companies could cut their energy costs by up to 90 per cent if they simply switch off their office equipment.Our Senior Partner Graham Davies said companies must consider their energy policies if they were to make a real difference to their energy bills. "Office equipment accounts for around 20% of a company’s total energy consumption, but in today’s challenging economy, there are w
Offer employees a fresh start 2008-03-18 10:32:50 Shropshire employers facing a round of tough redundancies should consider offering staff alternative jobs instead.John Mehtam, our Employment Law Specialist, said an alternative position may be the answer companies were looking for."In today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, some employers may well find they face tough decisions, with the harsh reality being that they have no option but to Read more:employees
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There's more to it than you think... 2008-03-18 10:28:00 Converting an existing business to a limited company may not be as simple as it sounds - that's the message from Stuart Haynes in our Commercial Team."There’s more to it than just adding the word ‘limited’ to your letterheads. Under The Companies Act 1985, every company must display its name outside any premises it trades from. And it must also have the full company name on all letterheads, Read more:think
Top quality ratings for Martin-Kaye 2008-02-29 10:02:32 We're officially celebrating after being successfully re-accredited for two of the toughest quality standards in the business world.Our firm faced an in-depth three-day review at our offices where more than 30 partners and staff were interviewed, and now we've been officially recognised as an Investor in People for another three years, and been re-accredited with the Law Society’s Lexcel Practic Read more:Martin
UK first for Telford law firm 2008-09-12 20:34:00 We're launching a unique telephone helpline that offers a listening ear for troubled company bosses.The Helpline is specifically for people in business, in a bid to help them make the right decisions in the current turbulent economic climate. And the service is believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, thanks to its innovative structure and approach.John Mehtam, our Employment Law specialist
Don't despair with annual meetings 2008-09-12 20:25:06 Companies dreading the prospect of yet another annual general meeting may have the chance to ditch them altogether.Graham Davies, our Senior Partner, said thanks to the Companies Act 2006, the meetings could be a thing of the past for some firms.“The previous opt-out system, where a company needed to pass a resolution to do away with the need for an AGM, has been replaced by an opt-in system. No Read more:despair
Comforting words on offer 2008-09-12 20:21:01 Company bosses who are asked to give a guarantee that a supplier is above board could consider offering a few words of “comfort” instead.Stuart Haynes, who leads our Commercial Team, said some companies may feel uncomfortable giving guarantees about a supplier to a third party.“An alternative approach would be to offer a comfort letter, which does just as its name suggests. It provides comfo
Friendly advice at a cost 2008-09-12 20:17:01 Friendly advice could cost you dearly if another company follows your suggestions.Stuart Haynes, who leads our Commercial Team, said company bosses were often approached for advice by business colleagues.“But such an informal arrangement could have serious consequences and you could even find that you are now considered to be a ‘shadow’ director. This situation occurs where someone who’s i Read more:Friendly
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