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Preston solicitor passes top insolvency exam

A Preston-based solicitor has been recognised for his expertise in insolvency matters after passing a key exam. James Robbins, who is a solicitor at Harrison Drury, has gained insolvency practitioner…

27/03/15
HD NewsInsolvency & Business RecoveryPreston Office
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How to divorce-proof your business

The starting point in divorce cases is a 50:50 split of a couple’s assets, including business assets, meaning a spouse of a business owner could be entitled to as much…

26/03/15
Divorce

Six employment law lessons from the Jeremy Clarkson saga

The recent high-profile sacking of Jeremy Clarkson by the BBC following his assault on a co-worker holds many lessons for employers on how to handle misconduct in the workplace. The…

25/03/15
Dispute ResolutionEmployment LawRegulatory & Compliance

Do I have a claim for professional negligence?

Rarely has the issue of professional negligence enjoyed the level of media exposure as it has in recent years. The recent recession led to a lot of businesses losing money…

16/03/15
Dispute ResolutionInsolvency & Business Recovery

Q&A: Increase in court fees for businesses

Government increases in some civil court fees are due to come into effect from March 9, 2015, and will have a big financial impact on all businesses that regularly use…

05/03/15
Automotive, Transport & LogisticsBanking, Finance & ProfessionalDebt Recovery

Government retains insolvency litigation LASPO exemption

A new plan to extend the temporary exemption of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) in insolvency litigation cases has been announced. The LASPO Act…

04/03/15
Business ProtectionDispute ResolutionInsolvency & Business Recovery

Harrison Drury strengthens property litigation team

Harrison Drury has bolstered its property litigation team with the appointment of experienced solicitor Laura Hallett Lea. Laura joins the firm, based on Chapel Street, as an associate solicitor after…

02/03/15
Dispute ResolutionHD NewsPreston Office

What are the court proceedings for child access disputes?

Q. My former partner and I separated four months ago and since then we have not been able to agree on child access arrangements for me to see my son,…

02/03/15
Family

What are the court proceedings for child access disputes?

Q. My former partner and I separated four months ago and since then we have not been able to agree on child access arrangements for me to see my son,…

02/03/15
Divorce & Family LawHome & Family

Use of Proceeds of Crime Act in planning disputes

Think about the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) and it conjures images of drug dealers and criminal kingpins having their ill-gotten gains confiscated. Many will not associate it with relatively…

26/02/15
Dispute ResolutionProperty & ConstructionRegulatory & Compliance
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