Category Archives: DeBrieF
DeBrieF – March 2012
Welcome to DeBrieF … It’s been a few months since the last DeBrieF so a slightly belated Happy New Year! The start of 2012 has been good to us as a firm so far thanks to some new starters …
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 …
Ask Andy – July 2011
Q: I have recently set up a company with a number of business partners and my accountant has recommended we use a Shareholders Agreement. What are the benefits of this? A Shareholders Agreement sets out the rights and obligations of …
Events & Networking
Events @ Davis Blank Furniss… 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 …
Shiva Shadi – discusses the removal of the default retirement age and what it means for pensions and business.
You may remember that in the last issue of DeBrieF we included a link to a survey looking at the new retirement age laws and pension regulations. We had over 200 respondents and the findings were interesting to say the …
Under the Skin of… Andy McNish who handled the firm’s biggest ever client deal
Firstly, can you tell us a bit about the PH Jones deal? The firm acted on behalf of the owners of PH Jones Group Limited (a substantial property and utilities maintenance group headquartered in Malpas, Cheshire) in its sale to …
Paul Walton on Professional Negligence and the Property Market
Professional Negligence has become a buzz sector over recent times as we become more aware of the need for better advice from those we trust. I’ve seen a real upturn in certain kinds of claims that can often be determined …
DeBrieF Under the Skin of…..Sonio Singh…
What is your role at Davis Blank Furniss? I am a partner in this firm’s Corporate Department. I act for SMEs, public companies, entrepreneurs and investors on a wide range of commercial matters, including; mergers and acquisitions, MBOs and MBIs, …
The Bribery Act – What you need to know, Andrew Ryan – Head of Dispute Resolution
Three months and counting…. With the Government now confirming that the Bribery Act 2010 will come into force on the 1st July 2011, and issuing Guidance Notes, together with a quick start guide (click here). It’s now time for businesses …
Protecting your Business is Vital, says Claire Reddington – Dispute Resolution Solicitor…
Protecting Your Business is Vital, says Claire Reddington – Commercial Litigation Solicitor… It goes without saying that things are tough in business thanks to low consumer confidence, unemployment on the rise and the much feared cuts now starting to take …
