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LAW FIRM BOOSTS CONFIDENCE IN POWER OF ATTORNEY ROLE

With over 210,000 lasting powers of attorney (LPA) made every year*, and rising, a leading North West law firm has committed to educating people about this important but somewhat mis-understood topic. "How to be a Successful Attorney", a seminar from Gorvins Solicitors in Stockport is aimed at … [Read more...]

GORVINS WELCOMES PROACTIVE DEMENTIA STRATEGY FROM GOVERNMENT

Christine Thornley, Partner in Gorvin’s Wills, Trust and Probate team welcomed the news announced on Friday by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to transform the country in to a global leader in fighting dementia. Christine commented: “It’s great news for dementia sufferers and … [Read more...]

SAS DANIELS SNAPS UP NEW COMMERCIAL LITIGATOR

North West law firm SAS Daniels has appointed Nigel Hyder, a commercial litigation expert, as a partner to its Stockport office. Nigel, who has over 20 years’ experience will join the 14  strong Dispute Resolution team. Nigel, a commercial litigation lawyer, has substantial experience … [Read more...]

CAPITAL GAINS TAX RULES CHANGE FOR SEPARATING COUPLES

Stockport based legal practice, SAS Daniels,is highlighting that the rules affecting Capital Gains Tax are changing for separating couples. The government announced in the 2013 Autumn statement that there will be some changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) from 5 April 2014, which may motivate … [Read more...]

SAS DANIELS REPORTS CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE TO REPLACE CSA

SAS Daniels, the Stockport based legal practice is reporting that the Child Support Agency (CSA) will soon be abolished and nearly a million existing cases will be closed. Parents will then have no alternative but to make an application to the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) and there … [Read more...]

MANDATORY EARLY RECONCILIATION WITH ACAS FROM APRIL

From the 6 April 2014 it will be compulsory for employees who are considering making a Tribunal claim to make contact with ACAS first to mediate with their employers before contacting the Tribunal. Examples of claims that this applies to include: Unfair Dismissal Discrimination Claims Equal … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT LAWYER FINALIST IN THE MANCHESTER LEGAL AWARDS

Karen Barker, a well-known Employment lawyer and HR consultant from SAS Daniels LLP, has been nominated as a finalist in the legal executive of the year category at the Manchester legal awards 2014. Karen provides employment law advice to companies around the UK and also provides Human Resources … [Read more...]

GORVINS COMMERCIAL SHORTLISTED FOR 2014 MANCHESTER LEGAL AWARD

The shortlist has been revealed for the 2014 Manchester Legal Awards, created to highlight the hard work done by leading law firms and celebrate the commitment and outstanding achievements across a wide spectrum of legal services within the area's Legal Community. Stockport based law firm Gorvins … [Read more...]

GORVINS ACTS ON SALE OF ACH GROUP TO QUINDELL PLC

Gorvins solicitors in Stockport has advised the main shareholder in the sale of ACH Group Management Ltd to Quindell Plc. The total consideration for the transaction (which included the acquisition of a number of companies) has been announced as £5,000,000 cash and 117,812,500 shares in … [Read more...]

ZERO HOURS CONTRACTS "NOT ALL BAD NEWS FOR WORKERS" ….

The subject of zero hours contracts is a hotly debated topic. Who are the winners and who are the losers? What longer-term effect may this have on the UK economy? How might this effect the property market as mortgages become hard to come by? Maria Farnell, head of legal at Avensure, employment … [Read more...]