Archive for May, 2008
Posted on
23-05-08
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES - A REPEAT OF THE HIPs SHAMBLES?
The introduction of Energy Performance Certificates for commercial properties bears striking similarities to the ill-fated Home Information Packs. Numerous delays and amendments have led to confusion but what’s the situation now and will the certificates add value? Nigel Haynes (pictured below), head of the Nottingham Real Estate Group at regional law firm Freeth Cartwright LLP, examines some of the issues.
Posted on
15-05-08
In this issue we look at the next stage of the phased implementation of the Companies Act 2006 i(from 6 April 2008) -What are the main changes that will affect you?; a brief round-up of recent developments for landlords and tenants; Budget 2008; Freeth Cartwright’s The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for 2008 award and details of how to enter a team for our Corporate Challenge bike ride!
Posted on
14-05-08
Welcome to the latest edition of our Public Authority Review.
In this issue:
What lies beneath - a summary of the recent Court of Appeal decision concerning minerals.
LINKS - what’s it all about?
Disclosure: where do the boundaries lie in light of the recent Merseytravel decision?
Property searches - HIPs drive revised Government guidance
Posted on
13-05-08
FREETH CARTWRIGHT RECRUITS FOUR OF THE BEST
Law firm Freeth Cartwright, which has recently moved premises and now occupies offices at the prestigious Colton Square development in Leicester, has strengthened its team of lawyers with the appointment of four new people - including one who is making a return.
Posted on
13-05-08
NOTTINGHAM TEENAGER AWARDED £5M TO PAY FOR CONTINUING CARE NEEDS
A 19-year-old Nottingham woman was yesterday awarded just under £5m to pay for her injuries and continuing care needs.
Posted on
13-05-08
This month’s Review, edited by Sarah Gonem (pictured below), focuses on new legislation and changes that came in on 6 April 2008, including changes to the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, the Information and Consultation with Employees Regulations 2004 and the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.
Posted on
07-05-08
FREETH CARTWRIGHT CONTENT WITH WINNING WEBSITE
Information and overall content on its website has helped law firm Freeth Cartwright to win another national accolade.
Hot on the heels of the firm’s successes in winning a Legal Technology Award for its Case Viewer document management system and being named as one of The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For, www.freethcartwright.co.uk picked up an award as part of the Intendance Fast50 annual survey of Solicitors’ websites.
Posted on
07-05-08
THE GREENING OF PROPERTY
Sustainable development and ownership of property were again high on the agenda at MIPIM last month. But is there too much rhetoric and not enough action, asks Nigel Haynes, head of Freeth Cartwright LLP Nottingham real estate group.
