News archive: August 2022

• Frances Woods completes the 3 Peaks Challenge raising funds for Cancer Research UK
  Posted on August 12, 2022
  Frances Woods, Partner and Head of Litigation completed the 3 Peaks challenge 22nd July 2022 within 24 hours.
  
  Well done Frances, a great achievement for a great cause.
  
  Please see her blog below:
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• Selling a home to appeal to eco-conscious buyers
  Posted on August 11, 2022
  Eco features matter more to some home buyers than the size of the garden, according to a recent survey by Money.com. Solar panels now rank ahead of ensuite bathrooms on our property wish-list and, as energy prices rise, this trend looks set to continue. So, if you are selling your home, how do you appeal to today’s eco-conscious buyers?
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• Negotiating a senior executive package
  Posted on August 11, 2022
  Recruiting the right senior executive can be an immense benefit to a company if they bring the right mix of skills, experience, and contacts to the business. It is not uncommon for the recruitment process to include some informal occasions, at which terms, conditions and incentives might be discussed. Failing to capture such casual agreements and to spell them out in detail in the employment contract can lead to problems down the track if there is a misalignment of understanding.
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• Enforcing child contact arrangements
  Posted on August 10, 2022
  Following the breakdown of a relationship, most parents can reach an agreement amicably regarding the arrangements for children. Ensuring practical working arrangement requires both parents to behave sensibly and in the best interests of each child. Unfortunately, as any family lawyer will tell you, that does not always happen.
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• Could your business benefit from a business angel?
  Posted on August 10, 2022
  Early-stage businesses often struggle to secure cost-effective funding, but sometimes funding alone is not enough to help them thrive, especially when expertise is critical to success. A business angel can provide both, and this could be a good solution to explore and consider. But, are business angels truly the answer to your business prayers?
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• When to instruct a solicitor to collect a business debt
  Posted on August 9, 2022
  According to the Federation of Small Businesses, approximately 50,000 commercial enterprises are forced to close their doors each year due to the late payment of debts. This is a grim statistic that highlights the real problem businesses face when money owed to them is not paid on time, or where they feel compelled to write off invoices they have given up chasing.
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• Accidents in a care home: residents and visitors
  Posted on August 5, 2022
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• Building Safety Act 2022 – impact on developers, contractors and landlords
  Posted on August 5, 2022
  The Building Safety Act 2022 is the Government’s response to the tragic Grenfell fire, and the first parts of the Act came into force on 28 June 2022.
  
  While the focus has been on safety in residential units, developers and landlords of mixed-use properties will also need to comply with the new rules or they may need advice on historic developments since 1992.
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• Legal steps to consider when diagnosed with a life-limiting illness
  Posted on August 4, 2022
  On top of the heartbreak and worry that a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness can cause, there will be a raft of concerns and uncertainties about your care and financial affairs, and it can be difficult to know exactly how to prepare from a legal standpoint.
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