Monthly Archives: October 2011
Ask the Experts – October 2011
Q. We are starting to expand our business so we need to take on new premises. Having seen other business tenants run into difficulties in recent years we would like some tips on how best to protect ourselves when negotiating …
Ask the Experts – October 2011
Q: I would like to gift my minor children some shares from my business. Is this possible? Sonio Singh – a partner in our corporate department: ‘A person under 18 can hold shares in a company in his or her …
Events & Networking
At Davis Blank Furniss, we hold a series of regular events that are designed to inform and educate. They cover various topics and usually take place at our offices on Deansgate in Manchester. They’re pretty relaxed affairs and also provide …
Claire Smith from our commercial litigation team discusses what you can do if your land is occupied illegally…
With the battle between Basildon Borough Council and the travellers at Dale Farm, Essex having been at the forefront of the media, private landowners are now questioning what protection the law offers to them as individuals. Who is responsible for …
DeBrieF Under the Skin of… Gino Sonczak, Litigation Executive at Davis Blank Furniss, Glossop
What is your role at Davis Blank Furniss? I’m the new litigation executive and head of the personal injury department at Davis Blank Furniss’ Glossop office. How long have you been at the firm? I joined the team two months …
Davis Blank Furniss launches Healthcare department
This month sees the launch of a new department geared towards the specific needs of the Healthcare sector. The new team, which is headed up by Sonio Singh, is aimed at a number of key Healthcare sub-sectors, including; dental practices, …
DeBrief – October 2011
Welcome to DeBrieF … It’s been a couple of months since the last DeBrieF and what a time it’s been; from the riots to the Euro zone crisis and the Tory Party conference taking over Manchester! It’s also been a …
Employment Law Reforms on the horizon
Following the consultation launched by the government earlier this year, Chancellor George Osborne announced two important changes at the Conservative Party conference last week. The aim of the proposals is to reduce the number of employment tribunal claims and boost …
Employment Law Newsletter – October 2011
Welcome to October’s edition of our employment law newsletter, keeping you up to date with forthcoming changes to legislation and case developments. AGENCY WORKERS REGULATIONS The Agency workers regulations came into force on 1st October 2011. For further guidance please …
