Press Releases
2010
Clough & Willis Supports National Dementia Awareness Week at Pinfold Lane Day Centre
Clough & Willis' Private Client Department was delighted to recently be involved in an event as part of National Dementia Awareness Week. Organised by Pinfold Lane Day Centre and Bury MBC, Richard Phillips - head of the Private Client Department - and his colleague, Ciara Hannawin, were invited to attend the event as they are regular contributors to the carers' support network.
Clough & Willis Sees Spike in Compromise Agreement Cases:
Terminating a contract of employment can be a stressful exercise for all parties involved. Thanks to the current economic situation, the number of dismissals is on the rise and one of the growing trends that Clough & Willis has seen is the use of compromise agreements.
Clough Willis Sponsors Bolton & Bury Business Awards 2010:
Clough and Willis was again delighted to attend and sponsor the annual Bolton & Bury Business Awards which were held at the De Vere White's Hotel in Bolton on Thursday 10th June.
Clough & Willis Solicitors' Managing Partner Shefali Talukdar Talks Wills to the Law Society Gazette
Shefali Talukdar, managing partner at Clough & Willis, has today (Monday 7th June, 2010) been interviewed by the Law Society Gazette on a new code of conduct that has been devised by the Institute of Professional Will Writers.
Central Law Training Exam Successes for Next Generation at Clough & Willis
Bury based Clough & Willis Solicitors, one of the North West's leading mid-sized legal firms, has further cemented the future of its next generation of lawyers following the passing of the prestigious Central Law Training (CLT) programme by two members of staff.
Down with HIPs and About Time Too, says Lorraine Stratton-Webb at Clough & Willis Solicitors
With the news that Home Information Packs (HIPs) are being scrapped as of Friday 21st May 2010, Lorraine Stratton-Webb, a partner and property solicitor at Clough & Willis, shares her thoughts.
Clough & Willis Encourages Clients to Register Land
Land registration is always a contentious issue and if it is not done properly then a whole myriad of issues and problems may arise. The Land Registry is the body that maintains a comprehensive register of title to freehold and leasehold land across the country and encourages all owners of property in England and Wales to register their land but approximately 30% of land remains unregistered.
There has already been some confusion regarding the introduction of the so called Fit Note. Some employees and employers believe that the notes are to obtained until the employee is fit to return to work but that is not the case as an employer can still request evidence of an incapacity to work.
Pay turns to Ash! Employees's Entitlements after the Icelandic Volcano
As the UK sky returns to normality, companies across the country are now counting the cost of the disruption and payroll departments have been left confused as what they should do in terms of pay.
Clough & Willis Gets Quizzical with Annual Contest!
Bury solicitors Clough & Willis has been challenging the brain power of the local business community once again with its annual general knowledge quiz which took place on 11th March 2010. The event, which was held at Elton Vale Sports Club, was attended by some 22 teams from businesses including banks, accountants, surveyors and estate agents.
Paul Breedon Shares His Words of Wisdom with Insidermedia
Paul Breedon, a Partner and Commercial Property Solicitor at Clough & Willis Solicitors, has today (Thursday 1st April, 2010) been answering questions from the North West business community via Insider's Ask the Expert slot.
As Clough & Willis Managing Partner Shefali Talukdar confirmed the Bury based Solicitors will again be supporting the Bolton and Bury Business Awards, the Bury Times announced that ex soccer star, top stadium designer and after dinner speaker Paul Fletcher will be the main speaker at this year's awards ceremony.
Clough & Willis is proud to sponsor the Bolton and Bury Business Awards 2010
The Bolton & Bury Business Awards, sponsored by Bury based Clough & Willis Solicitors, launched on Tuesday, 9th February and nominations for businesses across the region are now being accepted.
Clough and Willis Solicitors – one of the North West ´s leading mid-sized legal firms - is staging a seminar on Thursday 11 th February 2010 in Bury to discuss the minimum requirements of the law in relation to contracts of employment. In addition there will be guidance on common issues that arise in terms of drafting of contracts and policies and procedures.
Shahid Azam advises on buyout of Radcliffe based Trumeter as it is bought by Energize Capital.
Shahid Azam, Commercial and Corporate Solicitor at Clough and Willis advises the management team of Radcliffe based Trumeter as it is bought by Energize Capital.
Business Rates - Revaluation 2010
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) carries out a revaluation of all rateable values in England and Wales every 5 years, in order to maintain fairness within the rating system.
Owners and tenants of commercial property should be aware that the next revaluation is due to come into effect on 1 April 2010.
Frozen Out - Employment Law and the Big Freeze
Given the recent weather many employees have been unable to get to their place of work either as a result of transport problems or because of disruption to childcare arrangements.
With the exception of pay the employee should not suffer any other detriment. Dismissal of an employee by reason of taking such time off would be deemed automatically unfair.
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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