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Welcome
Welcome to the Clough & Willis online newsletter In Business. In Business is a newsletter dedicated to updating you on current and topical legal news stories.
In this issue we take a look at
- Company Disputes - When is a company not a company?
- Family Matters - Business owners should seek out early Family Law advice if there is a likelihood they may separate from their spouse
- Employment – The changes to Employment Tribunal Fees & Awards
- Landlord & Tennant - Does a tenant have the right to not pay a full quarter’s rent when it determines the lease mid quarter pursuant to a break right?
I hope you find this newsletter informative and interesting if you do have any questions relating to any of the topics featured please contact a member of our team, alternatively visit our website for information on our full range services at www.clough-willis.co.uk
Kind Regards,
Shefali Talukdar
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When is a company not a company?
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Tim Gray
When it’s a quasi partnership.
A Quasi Partnership offers protection to minority shareholders, where there is a personal relationship or mutual confidence. Long term business partners and/or family companies most often meet this test. Read More>
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Seek early Family Law advice if separating from your partner.
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Lee Marston
Now, more than ever, it is vitally important that business owners seek out early specialist Family Law advice if there is a likelihood they may separate from their spouse. Read More>
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Employment Tribunal Fees & Awards
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Amy Ross-Sercombe
From 29 July 2013 Claimants will have to pay a fee to bring a claim in the Employment Tribunal otherwise their claim won't proceed. If the claim is about straight forward issues such as the employer failing to pay wages or notice pay, the Claimant will have to pay £160 to the tribunal before the claim can commence. Read More>
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Does a tenant have the right to not pay a full quarter’s rent...
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David Leviten
when it determines the lease mid quarter pursuant to a break right ?
Many commercial leases often have a term in the lease allowing a tenant the option to determine the lease early. This is very useful for a tenant who is trading poorly in these economically difficult times. Read More>
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Clough & Willis Scaling New Heights For Charity
Four of the Clough & Wills team volunteered to throw ourselves off the Corn Exchange, Manchester in aid of Forever Manchester. Fiona Hardman, Gemma Hatton, Jane Cockcroft and Donna Openshaw took part in the abseil on Saturday 6 July 2013. Read More> |
Clough & Willis secures Law Society's new quality mark
We are pleased to announce that we have secured membership to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme - the mark of excellence for the home buying process. Read More> |
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