Welcome to the November 2014 edition of our Inspire newsletter. Business Forums We had high attendance at our October Business Forum on Tuesday, with Jane Michel from Emphasis giving everyone ideas for restructuring and motivating their teams. Our November Business Forum is set to be our busiest yet with Rhys Herbert from Lloyds Bank discussing the 2014/15 economic […]
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) should do more to protect themselves against online fraud and IT security risks, a panel of experts has said. Experts from government and industry have created a simple action plan for SMEs as part of the Cyber Streetwise campaign, which raises awareness about the importance of cyber security to SMEs […]
More than 9 out of 10 employers who have not yet started automatically enrolling employees into a workplace pension would like to delay until the government has confirmed final details of the upcoming pension reforms. Employers must start enrolling eligible employees into a workplace pension on a specified date known as their staging date. More […]
Date: 8 December 2014 Time: 10am – 1.30pm Venue: Gannons 20-21 Jockey’s Fields, London WC1R 4BW [ Location map ] This is a free session enabling you to pick the brains of our experienced London team of commercial solicitors on any commercial matter ranging from employment law, commercial contracts, shareholders, IP and how to resolve disputes. You do not need to […]
Written by: Alex Kleanthous on: October 23rd, 2014 With the growth of international trade, cross border disputes where one party is based in England but the other is outside the jurisdiction are increasingly common. The recent case of Fern Computer Consultancy Ltd v Intergraph Cadworx & Analysis Solutions Inc has brought into question whether an entity carrying […]
Written by: Alex Kleanthous on: October 23rd, 2014 The recent case of Unaoil Ltd v Leighton Offshore Offshore PTE Ltd highlights the risk that liquidated damages clauses may become unenforceable after a contract variation. As a remedy for failing to deliver on time, not meeting agreed service levels, or otherwise acting in breach of contract, commercial contracts […]
We are pleased to announce that after 20 years of running Kevin Beare & Co that Kevin Beare has sold the business to the Sable Group (www.sable-group.com). Sable is an active player in the international services sector and offers a broad range of services, including:• Accounting and tax• Immigration and nationality• Foreign exchange• Wealth managementThe group has over 150 […]
The Great British Business Show 2014 Date: Thursday 27 & Friday 28 November, 2014. Time: Thursday 10am – 6pm / Friday 10am – 5pm Venue: Olympia London Hammersmith Road London W14 8UX Gannons Solicitors are delighted to announce that we have taken a stand at this years Great British Business Show, Olympia. Why don’t you come and visit […]
Have you ever wondered whether LinkedIn connections that you have added after breakfast seminars, client parties and networking events are yours? And when you leave your employer are you entitled to take the connections with you? Usually if there is no express agreement to the contrary the LinkedIn account would belong to the person who […]
The majority of people aged over 55 do not think the government’s pension reforms will impact them, according to a report by Aviva. From April 2015, retirees will have greater freedom to choose how they access their pension savings. This includes being able to take lump sums without incurring a 55% tax charge on withdrawals […]
Products labelled ‘Made in Britain’ are more attractive to overseas consumers than those with no declared country of origin, a study by Barclays Corporate Banking has found. The research found that 64% of consumers in new and emerging markets are more likely to buy a product when it displays the Union Flag. The study was […]
The 55% tax charge on inherited pensions will be abolished from April 2015, the Chancellor George Osborne has announced. Inherited defined contribution (DC) pensions that have a drawdown arrangement or have not been accessed will face new tax treatment depending on the age of the owner on death. New rules Death after 75 – the beneficiary […]