Shahid Azam Named as New Bury Chamber of Commerce President
Shahid Azam of Clough and Willis Solicitors has taken over as President of Bury Local Chamber Council.
Bury based Clough & Willis, one of the North West's leading mid-sized legal firms, continues to buck the tough current economic and business conditions as it expands and re-launches Employer's Advantage - its complete human resources/ employment law solutions and support package.
Since it first came into the public arena eight years ago, the Companies Act 2006, one of the largest single pieces of legislation ever enacted, has caused debate and discussion throughout the UK's business and legal worlds. It has and continues to introduce far reaching changes to the existing law for companies - from how they are run to the individual duties placed upon directors.
Clough & Willis Strengthens Practice Offering with Launch of Private Client Department
Bury based Clough & Willis, one of the North West's leading mid-sized legal firms, has strengthened its core offering by launching a new Private Client Department. .
Stamp Duty Suspended on Property under £175,000
Recent news that stamp duty is to be suspended for one year on properties that cost less than £175,000 in a bid to boost the ailing housing market can only be good news for Bury, according to Shefali Talukdar - a senior partner and residential property solicitor at Clough & Willis.
Using equity release options to fund your lifestyle in retirement
As the credit crunch takes a hold, pensions fall short, and the cost of food and fuel rising, most people are looking to cut back and tighten the purse strings. Whilst the current situation is a worry to most, there are some solutions out there.
Clough & Willis Sponsors Bolton and Bury Customer Excellence Award 2008
Bolton and Bury business people were out in full force on 26 June to celebrate The Bolton News and Bury Times Business Awards 2008.
Take a pause for thought as Alzheimer's awareness week approaches
As Alzheimer's awareness week is upon us (6-12 July), we are encouraged to take a pause for thought for those suffering from dementia of all forms, and their carers, the unsung heroes in our society who work tirelessly and who have to deal with the illness 52 weeks of the year with no respite. Unpaid carers save the economy around £6 billion a year, with two thirds of people in the late stage of dementia living at home, meaning families bear the biggest burden.
Bury Liberal Democrat Group are celebrating after recovering the proceeds of a Trust Deed set up by Sir Edward Hopkinson Holden in 1913, thanks to local man Cyril Baggott and some keen detective work from solicitor, Fiona Gaskell, Partner and specialist in property litigation at Bury based Clough & Willis.Clough & Willis Promote Family Law Solicitor Marie Whittaker to Partner
Bury firm Clough & Willis Solicitors have promoted family and divorce law solicitor Marie Whittaker to Partner. Marie has specialised in both family and divorce law for over 20 years and has been with Clough & Willis for over 9 years; she is a member of the Law Society Family Panel and was the first solicitor in Bury to become Resolution Accredited.
Clough & Willis Solicitors Sponsor Regional Business Awards
Clough & Willis Solicitors are proud to sponsor The Bolton and Bury Business Customer Excellence Awards for the third year. A commitment to supporting the business community in Bolton and Bury and the local community alike is important to the law firm's ethos.