The key trigger when a review of a lease over commercial premises can save you money is leading up to a break clause, a rent review, when the contract term is due to expire or if service charges have risen in recent years. We offer quick and practical advice for commercial tenants drawing on our […]
Our personal devices, such as smartphones and tablets, became an accessory we tend not to leave the house without just like our house keys or wallet. This trend means that more and more employees take their own device to work. In fact there are companies that even encourage employees to bring their own device to […]
Barlow Robbins’ Laurie Heizler and Luke Maunder review the aggressive enforcement of trademarks in regards to the public outcry over Candy Crush Saga’s mark application. To read the full article please follow the link below Who ate all the candy? Article Barlow Robbins
Welcome to the April edition of our Inspire newsletter. March has been all about the Budget for us here, as we work to keep our clients informed about all of the changes introduced. If you haven’t managed to catch-up with all of the Budget news yet, check out our article on the essential points you should know. As […]
You are annoyed about something at work or you have been building up anger and one day you have had enough so you vent out on social media. You feel relieved; you even get comments supporting your views. A victory! However this ‘victory’ may be short lived as the next thing you receive in your […]
George Osborne has cranked up the pressure on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the wake of the FCA making damaging leaks to a newspaper about threatening a review of 30 million sold pensions and policies, which saw shares in the insurance sector nose dive. In a letter to the FCA Chairman, John Griffith-Jones, Mr […]
M&A professionals and industry leaders from across the world gathered at the Grange St Paul’s Hotel in London for a Global M&A Seminar 26 and 27 January 2014. California, Norway, Malaysia, Australia and in all 27 jurisdictions were represented at the event chaired by Simon Rous, Corporate Head of UK Lawyers Ashfords LLP http://www.ashfords.co.uk/, founders […]
What did we get up to last month? Katharine attended an ACAS seminar about the early conciliation process that will be compulsory from 6 May. In a nutshell, from that date all potential claimants will be obliged to contact ACAS prior to issuing a claim so that ACAS can assist the parties in reaching a […]
1984 may hold memories for us all but that year was especially important for Colman Coyle; as it was the year it all began. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the firm has evolved from its modest beginnings into the successful Legal 500 firm it is today. Over the years Colman Coyle has built a reputation […]
The first stage of the pension reforms announced in the 2014 Budget has come into effect. From 27 March 2014, pension holders will find it easier to access their savings and they will enjoy more flexibility in managing their pension pots. Cashing in From 27 March 2014, the limit for cashing in pensions will be […]
Men in full time employment earned an average 33 per cent more than women in 2013, according to research by Halifax. The study reveals a persistent gender gap in the workplace despite earnings narrowing over the last decade. Women’s earnings for full-time employees have increased by 34 per cent on average since 2003 compared to […]
There are significant changes being proposed which will make it easier to access your pension fund pot if you have a defined contribution (money purchase) pension scheme. As a general rule, 25% of the pension fund can be taken as a tax free lump sum at age 55, although this age will be increased in […]