Charlotte Fielding – solicitor in our Dispute Resolution team – discusses commercial rent arrears… Distressed about commercial rent arrears? The Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 and the Taking Control of Goods Regulation 2013 contain changes which are intended to modernise the collection of commercial rent arrears. The changes relevant to the collection of... Read the rest of this entry →
Susan Warden – trainee solicitor in our Property department – discusses the proposed construction of HS2… There’s no doubting that HS2 is dividing public opinion with the affect it’ll potentially have on communities being at the heart of people’s concerns. The proposed construction is likely to have an impact on property prices along the route.... Read the rest of this entry →
Welcome to the latest departmental newsletter from Davis Blank Furniss. Our focus this month is on our Property team. DeBrieF OPINION Susan Warden – trainee solicitor in our Property department – discusses the proposed construction of HS2… There’s no doubting that HS2 is dividing public opinion with the affect it’ll potentially have on communities being... Read the rest of this entry →
Davis Blank Furniss is pleased to announce that is now a panel member for Lawyer Supported Mediation. Other panel members are Slater and Gordon (incorporating Pannone), Gorvins, Higgins Miller, SAS Daniels, Birchall Blackburn La, Hartley Thomas and Wright, Cuttles and Co and Blavo and Co. The panel has also joined forces with three highly experienced... Read the rest of this entry →
Buying your first house or moving to a new property is one of life’s largest and most exciting hurdles. If you are thinking about buying or selling your home, careful research and preparation is essential for making sure you know exactly what you’re doing and that the right choices are made. Our residential property solicitors... Read the rest of this entry →
Welcome to our May 2014 Employment Law Newsletter, keeping you up to date with changes in employment law and informing you of recent case law developments over the last month. CASE LAW DEVELOPMENTS Consultation Implied Terms of Trust and Confidence An interesting Judgment was given in the case of IBM UK Holdings Limited –v- Dalgleesh... Read the rest of this entry →
If you are dealing with a workplace dispute or wanting to terminate a contract of employment, you may be thinking about using a settlement agreement to protect your business from potential harm and future claims. Our employment law solicitors have outlined when it is best to use the documentation and the benefits of doing so.... Read the rest of this entry →
Davis Blank Furniss is pleased to announce that Forever Manchester will be its new ‘Charity of the Year’. The law firm, which is based on Deansgate, has signed up to Forever Manchester’s ‘Manchester Million Business Club’ and will be taking part in a series of fundraising events over the next 12 months. The first challenge... Read the rest of this entry →
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Karen Yates – Head of the Private Client team – summarises the key facts about making a Will during the current crisis
With the new financial year starting next week, Lewis Thompson – Associate Solicitor in our Private Client team – discusses the changes to the Wills and the Inheritance Tax rules
Ameliah McLaren-Parker – Private Client Solicitor – A reminder of the importance of making a Lasting Power of Attorney
Gregory Carr – Property Solicitor – answers: What can I do if I cannot pay rent under a commercial lease during the coronavirus pandemic?
