BANK OF KNOWLEDGE SEES FREETH CARTWRIGHT DEVELOP SPECIALIST GROUP
Commercial law firm Freeth Cartwright has established a dedicated group to handle all banking and financing transaction for its clients.
Companies Act 2006 - Part II
What you need to know!
In our last review we told you about the new Companies Act and outlined how it was likely to affect your business in 2007. In this review we answer some of the questions that you may have in preparation for 1st October when the next part of the Act becomes law.
Companies Act 2006
What does it mean for you in 2007?
The Companies Act 2006 (”the Act”) has been law since 8 November 2006 but it is not yet all in force - it is coming into force in stages. Some of it applied from January and April and parts of it will come into force on 1 October 2007,
6 April 2008 and 1 October 2008.
If you are a private company, what does it mean for you this year?
‘REGIONAL HEAVYWEIGHT’ HITS THE TOP 10
The world’s foremost guide to law firms has once again recognised Freeth Cartwright LLP as one of two leading regional heavyweight legal firms in the East Midlands.
MAKING AN IMPACT
Impact, the innovative intellectual property and law blog from Freeth Cartwright, is a valuable resource, with articles posted on a daily basis.It offers advice on everything from protecting ideas to branding and copyright and also has topical comments from the experts at Freeth Cartwright’s Intellectual Property and Technology team.
Take a look at http://impact.freethcartwright.com/ and subscribe, ensuring a daily dose of Impact from Freeth Cartwright.
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FREETH CARTWRIGHT HEADS TO BIRMINGHAM
Law firm Freeth Cartwright LLP is to open a new office in Birmingham’s business district before the end of the year. The plan is to launch with a complement of lawyers focusing on real estate, property and planning and then offer the full range of commercial services and busines support.
Experts In Care
Sector Transactions
There has been significant growth in the private health care sector, with an enormous amount of consolidation in the market.
As the regulatory requirements become more and more stringent, larger firms with greater resources have been on the acquisition trail. Our specialist knowledge and experience in the care sector ensures transactions can be properly structured and any legal questions answered quickly and effectively. It’s this ability to assist clients that has seen the firm’s care team, led by corporate finance partner Philip Raven, build up a significant portfolio of satisfied clients.
In this month’s Review we report on whether an employer is in breach of contract if they terminate the contract by making a payment in lieu of notice when no such clause exists in the contract; the scope of stress at work claims in the context of employment procedures; the enforceability of non-dealing covenants; the increases in annual leave entitlement; and the findings of this year’s ACAS Annual Report.