Are you really safe as houses?
19th September 2016
NO doubt we all use the term on regular occasions to imply certainty and security in someone or something, but when it comes to building projects it pays to be cautious. Whether you're running a...
With business, it’s vitally important to get both appropriate and trustworthy legal advice. This can range from something as simple as mediating an internal dispute to understanding how to proceed if you find yourself in a tricky legal battle. Northamptonshire offers a number of fantastic legal advisory teams, giving you the peace of mind that you’ll have support if and when you need it.
Part of one of largest recent transactions
31st August 2016
LEADING regional heavyweight law firm Howes Percival has acted for the exiting shareholders of automotive fleet inspection, refurbishment, storage and logistics group Paragon Automotive Limited in...
Post-Brexit – are we any wiser?
31st August 2016
HAS the uncertainty faded? What are the practical implications of our withdrawal from the EU? What does it mean for Northamptonshire businesses? Start-up incentives (like the Seed Enterprise...
New guidance should provide more certainty
31st August 2016
HIGH profile divorces of the rich and famous nearly always focus on money and extravagant lifestyles? after all, does a former supermodel really need £53 million to fund a London home, a country...
When it’s not what you say, it’s what you do…
31st July 2016
CONSULTING can be an interesting and varied role, bringing you into contact with a diverse range of industries and clients, but for every silver lining there's a cloud. In this case, it's the dark...
Considering what the EU referendum result might mean for employers
31st July 2016
THE result of the EU referendum has prompted many questions. Employment specialist Rebecca Wilson, a Partner at leading regional law firm Tollers, has taken a break from her Tollers Top Tips article...
New website helping schools convert to academy status
30th June 2016
LEADING regional heavyweight law firm, Howes Percival has launched a dedicated website for schools considering conversion to academy status and academies wishing to grow into larger chains. Designed...
Blood, sweat and fears . . . get planning
30th June 2016
YOU'VE worked hard to build up a business but what happens if something unforeseen happens to you? What if you are temporarily or permanently incapacitated - Who will run, and not ruin, your business?...
Getting the most from employees
30th June 2016
WELL-written contracts and clear procedures are at the heart of a successful business. Employment specialist Rebecca Wilson, a Partner at leading regional law firm Tollers, shares invaluable advice....
Blame on both sides in identity fraud situation
31st May 2016
SOLICITORS on both sides of a conveyancing transaction have been found liable for negligence in a case involving stolen identity and fraud on the buyer. The April 2016 case of Purrunsing v...
Franchising offers expansion opportunities
31st May 2016
FRANCHISING offers real opportunities for a successful business looking to expand. One of the biggest challenges is to ensure the franchise agreement fulfils all legal obligations. Law firm Tollers...
Changes to conditional fee agreement rules
31st May 2016
AS of April 2016, the right to claim any uplift on a conditional fee agreement (CFA) or premiums payable for after-the-event insurance from the losing defendant was removed from legislation following...
Changes to trade marks in Europe
19th May 2016
THE new European Union trade marks regulation came into force this March, and is likely to affect UK businesses, whatever the referendum result. Community Trade Marks are now called European Union...
Details of significant people now have to be registered by law
30th April 2016
FROM April this year most UK companies (other than those publicly traded companies subject to DTR 5 reporting requirements) and LLPs will have to keep a new statutory register of people with...
Ruling on childcare vouchers provision
30th April 2016
THE provision of childcare vouchers is a benefit offered by a number of employers to their workforce. There has, however, been uncertainty as to whether this benefit should continue during a period...