Press Releases
2009
Age Discrimination and Redeployment
In a recent case relating to age discrimination and redeployment, the Claimant was employed by a council but on a secondment with a social landlord. At the end of the secondment the Claimant was to be described as "unassimilated" at the council - that is he did not have a position.
Companies still failing to protect employees from serious accidents in the workplace
A construction company in Leigh has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive following an accident in which one of its workers was seriously injured when a wall collapsed on him in Wigan in July 2008.
Estate Agents fined £200 for failing to produce compliant Home Information Packs
According to industry magazine Estate Agent Today ( 26 October 2009 ), more and more estate agents are flouting the law on Home Information Packs (HIPs) creating a "grey market" in house sales.
Clough & Willis Commercial Property Law Team Celebrate Success
Despite the downturn in the property market, the commercial property team at Clough & Willis are celebrating success as they were recently ranked 14th in the Crain's Manchester, Commercial Property Law Firms list.
Chris Macwilliam, Personal Injury Solicitor at Clough & Willis Solicitors comments on recent Crash for Cash Scams.
Clough & Willis Solicitors launch new Debt Recovery Service from £2 per letter
In a bid to help business owners improve their cash flow Clough & Willis Solicitors is now offering to recover debts for businesses from as little as £2.
Credit Crunch, Mortgage Grump - Divorce & Mortgage Law Cases - Clough & Willis Divorce Solicitors
In the good old days (that seem to have ended in 2008) if one party wished, following separation, to purchase the other’s interest in the matrimonial or otherwise jointly owned property, it was usually quite simple.
Keeping The Peace - Divorce & Mortgage Law Cases - Clough & Willis Divorce Solicitors
One particularly noticeable effect of the current economic climate and reduction in house prices/saleability has been the introduction of the “pipes of peace” (a la Paul McCartney).
Clough & Willis Solicitors Give their Opinion on David Cameron to ITN News
Shefali Talukdar, managing partner, and Paul Breedon, Commercial Property Partner, were this week invited by ITN News to give their views and judgements on David Cameron's closing speech at the Conservative Party Conference.
New Appointments Spell Continued Success for Clough & Willis
Bury based Clough & Willis, one of the North West's leading mid-sized legal firms, has further strengthened its future with a number of appointments across the firm.
Clough & Willis Solicitors Launch Free Weekly Legal Clinics
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce reports on the launch of the free weekly legal clinics for individuals by Bury Solicitors Clough & Willis.
Clough & Willis Ranked in Crain's Manchester Business Commercial Property List 2009:
Clough & Willis has this week (Monday 14th September) been placed at number 14 in the annual Crain's Commercial Property List.
Good news for Bury residents is that they are able to access a support group at the Pinfold Lane Day Centre and from 8th September 2009, Clough & Willis, one of the North West's leading mid-sized legal firms, will be staging a free monthly legal clinic as part of the Centre's programme of events.
Tim Gray, Partner of Clough & Willis comments on Baby P case and unfair dismissal
Tim Gray, Partner at Clough & Willis comments in the Daily Telegraph on the compensation awards for unfair dismissal and sexual discrimination in relation to the high profile sacking of Sharon Shoesmith, Director of Children's Services at Haringey Council.
Holiday Accidents - Claiming Compensation
Many of us will be off on our summer holidays in the next few weeks but what happens if you are injured in an accident whilst on holiday?
Andrew Moore, employment law specialist at Clough & Willis Solicitors in Bury has been inundated with enquiries from trainee solicitors across the North West and UK as law firms are feeling the impact of the recession and are looking to dismiss trainnees in cost cutting measures.
As In All Things Timing Is Everything
For the entrepreneurs among you who have built up a property portfolio or a business during the course of a long marriage, to realise that now might be the best time to deal with any longstanding period of unhappiness in the marriage.
Pre-Nuptial Agreements- Should We Now Take Them Seriously?
A recent decision by the Court of Appeal has held that a husband should be bound by the terms of a Pre-Nuptial Agreement whereas previously, Pre-Nuptial Agreements had been of little significance. Should we now take them seriously?
Home Information Packs (HIPs) made easy PLUS free property law clinics for any questions you have
Home Information Packs (HIPs) were introduced in 2008 and there has been much confusion and issues amongst house buyers and sellers. Read our guide to simplifying HIP's or book a free advice appointment.
EN- The Magazine for Entrepreneurs June 2009
Partner and Divorce Solicitor, Lee Marston discusses why Entrepreneurs planning to divorce may be better taking action now, rather than sitting out the recession.
Results of the 2009 Bury and Bolton Business Awards were finally unveiled by Host Gordon Burns, at a prestigious dinner at the De Vere Whites Hotel, Reebok Stadium in Bolton on the 25 June.
Shefali gives all her news, loves and dislikes including the best case she's worked on, the worst decision in her career, her favourite local restaurant plus much much more.
Clough & Willis Partners Get Peddling for New Children's Hospital Appeal
Chris Macwilliam and Paul Breedon, partners at Clough & Willis, will be taking part in Bike Unite for Children ride from Manchester to Liverpool in aid of The New Children's Hospital Appeal.
Clough & Willis Comments in The Wall Street Journal
Tim Gray, a partner and dispute-resolution solicitor at Clough & Willis Solicitors in Bury was recently asked to comment by The Wall Street Journal on how UK Banks are managing their relationships with customers and the pressures they are under.
Gortons Accountants win the Clough & Willis Annual Quiz
Clough & Willis Solicitors held its Annual Quiz at the Elton Vale Sports Club. The event, which attracted 30 teams from across the Bury area, was won by Gorton Chartered Accountants.
A recent survey conducted by Bury based Clough & Willis - one of the North West's leading midsized legal firms - shows that an overwhelming majority of those questioned in the Greater Manchester area still don't have a will.
Employment Lawyer Andrew Moore of Clough & Willis comments on Landmark Employment Tribunal Decision
Andrew Moore, an employment law specialist at Clough & Willis Solicitors, acted for a legal trainee who was dismissed without the agreement of the Solicitors Regulation Authority in a landmark employment tribunal decision.
When the Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedures (SDRP) came into force in 2004, there was great expectation and hope that they would reduce the need for costly tribunals and litigation in the workplace. All great in principle but quite the opposite happened as they turned out to be over complicated and confusing.
Clough & Willis Announces First Date in Series of Employer's Forum Events for 2009
Employment law is a complex minefield at the best of times and never more so now we're in such a challenging economic environment. So, Clough & Willis - one of the North West's leading mid-sized legal firms - is launching Employer's Forum which is a series of free events that aim to educate and inform local businesses on new legislation and issues.
I wanted to thank you so much for bringing the divorce matter to such a swift and satisfactory conclusion. I have also appreciated your kindness and concern at what has been the most terrible time of my life.
Comments taken from client satisfaction survey