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Christmas parties provide a memorable way to celebrate the year and thank staff. But, fuelled by alcohol, they are notorious for serious HR issues including…
Are You Clear for Take-off?
In 2013 Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced plans for ‘Amazon Air’.  The plan was that small packages under 5 pounds in weight would be delivered…
Workforce succession planning | Q&A with Willans’ employment law partner
There are many aspects to succession planning in businesses – whether it be the business owner’s or investor’s exit plans, how best to hand on…
Challenging the validity of a will by Willans LLP solicitors
What do you do if you think someone’s will may not be valid? There are many ways in which the validity of a will can…
Buying a business or property in the hospitality & leisure sector?
Whether you’re a first-time business buyer entering into the leisure sector, or you’re an experienced hotelier embarking on your next acquisition, the importance of doing…
FOLK2FOLK appoints new boss and doubles the size of its board
Friday 27th September 2019 – FOLK2FOLK, the multi-award-winning Peer-to-Peer lending platform for local, rural and SME businesses is pleased to announce the formal appointment of…
Shareholders’ agreements: do I really need one?
When starting out, many businesses naturally want to keep costs to a minimum. This often results in them regarding a shareholders’ agreement as something optional…
Succession planning for business owners
If something unexpected befell one of the key people involved in running your business, what would happen? It is important that every business has a…
Turning a blind eye
The court has shed light on the legal concept of ‘dishonest assistance’, in the recent case of Group Seven Limited & Others v Notable Services LLP…
FOLK2FOLK achieves £300 million in lending
2nd September 2019 – FOLK2FOLK, the Cornwall-based Peer-to-Peer lending platform for local, rural and SME businesses, has now surpassed £300 million in lending providing a…
Working in the gig economy: Are there more protections coming?
Since 2016, the UK gig economy has doubled in size, and workers’ rights are under scrutiny. Companies may soon have to compensate zero-hour workers if…
5 easy ways to instantly improve your email marketing
Here are five really simple tips which you can use immediately to improve your email marketing. With opens on mobile devices now exceeding 50%, it’s…
Leisure At Cheltenham Signs As Cheltenham Town Fc’s Fitness Partner
The team at Leisure at Cheltenham is delighted to have signed-up as Cheltenham Town Football Club’s official fitness partner for the fifth year running. Leisure…
Lawyers support private equity funding for SW parking control firm
Lawyers for Harrison Clark Rickerbys in Cheltenham advised shareholders and management at Devon-based Premier Park on their private equity funding from Sovereign Capital Partners. Premier…
Backing for defence community wins gold award for HCR
Outstanding support and commitment to defence and the armed forces community, including former members of the armed forces and serving members’ families, has won Harrison…
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