The Conveyancing Association (CA) recently reported figures from their members’ survey showing the significant delay that can hold up leasehold property purchases and the impact this has. Consequently, the group has approached MP’s in Westminster with the proposition to tighten up the process between management companies and solicitors, a move that is welcomed by Sarah Brooks, Residential Conveyancing Partner.
Employers hoping for a complete overhaul and greater flexibility in the transfer of employee rights following a business sale or change of contractor, under what is known as TUPE legislation, are likely to be disappointed when the new regulations come into force at the end of the month warns Howard Robson, Employment Partner.
2013 saw the Employment Team events calendar expand due to their growing popularity, and 2014 is looking to be just as promising with more informative and enjoyable events ahead. Employment Partner, Sarah Whitemore, tells us what can be expected this year, and why delegates won’t be disappointed.
The tax status of fixed share members in LLPs has been brought into sharp focus by the Finance Bill 2014 and the expected reclassification is set to affect many, explains Steven Grant, Head of the Commercial Group.
The Employment Team at Hampshire based law firm, Warner Goodman LLP, has recently expanded as Emma Wyatt becomes a fully qualified solicitor after completing her 2 year training contract with the firm.
All businesses like to kickstart their New Year on a positive note, and that’s exactly what the Employment Team have seen with their Peace of Mind package, a package of support for local employers. Record numbers of employers are either renewing their membership or signing up for new packages.