Head of Corporate, Margaret Evans explains the functionality and importance of company registers
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Margaret Evans, Head of Corporate discusses the administrative features of setting up a business in the final part of her blog series “To Limit Liability or Not”.
Head of Corporate, Margaret Evans discusses being a Sole director of a limited company and what the Model Articles actually allow as found by a recent case,
Margaret Evans, Head of Corporate explains the features of starting a Private Limited Company.
Margaret Evans, Head of Corporate explains in brief the essential features of setting up a partnership.
Margaret Evans, Head of Corporate Law explains the essential features of becoming a sole trader.
John King, Partner discusses what to do if your professional adviser fails you.
Margaret Evans, Head of Corporate Law discusses completion and life after the sale of your business in the last part of The Selling Process Series.
Margaret Evans, Head of Corporate Law discusses finding a buyer in the part 5 of The Selling Process Series.
Margaret Evans, Head of Corporate Law discusses how the valuation process works and how it is calculated.
Margaret Evans, Head of Corporate discusses preparing your business for sale including the Sales & Purchase agreement, looking at your assets, resolving any disputes and looking into data rooms.
Margaret Evans, Head of Corporate in the third part of her series called the selling process discusses how to prepare your business for sale.
John King, Partner discusses whether a company director can be liable for its debts.
Our corporate team at FDR Law, often get asked for advice on selling a company – whether to sell the assets or shares, when to sell, what options are available and what the process is.
This is the first part of a series of articles which will give you some advice on “Selling your company“ with a focus on the main aspects of the sale process including: sale options, preparing the business for sale, valuing the business, finding your buyer, exclusivity and beyond, completing and life beyond sale.
01 August 2020 will see the start of some of the most significant changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“Scheme”). From 01 August 2020, the level of Government grant will reduce and the reduction will continue each month until the end...
What does furlough mean? This is where employees are sent home, normally because there is a lack of work, but they still technically remain employed. Why do I keep hearing about furlough? The Government has now introduced financial support known as the...
FDR Law advise pub chain on £17.9m sale Warrington based pub group Bravo Inns has been acquired by the Hawthorn Leisure arm of property investment firm NewRiver REIT plc in a deal worth £17.9m, with FDR Law’s Corporate team...
FDR Law advise Network Space on a £93m portfolio sale The Real Estate team at FDR Law have concluded the sale on behalf of Network Space of a 1 million sq ft portfolio of 25 industrial holdings to InfraRed Capital Partners, in a deal worth...
The Real Estate team at FDR Law are justifiably proud to be the only Warrington based firm to achieve a ranking in the latest Legal 500 table released this week. The Legal 500 researchers describe the team as follows: ...
Almost weekly the North West business press are reporting on multi-million-pound real estate transactions and news of commercial property developments are being announced. In the last few week’s one article described Manchester as an...
The legal team supporting the development and sales of New Build Properties expands The new department encompasses the existing Plot Purchases legal team that has delivered residential conveyancing services to people buying new build properties across the...
Legal advice from David Jones, Employment Solicitor based at FDR Law’s office in Warrington Q: Why do I need independent legal advice with a Settlement Agreement? A: A Settlement Agreement is a legal document used to terminate an employment...
HR advice from Kerry Mercer, HR Advisor at FDR HR in Warrington Q: How do I keep my staff focused on work during the Football World Cup? A: Football-friendly flexibility is the key to keeping your staff happy and motivated during the World Cup, which...
There’s a skill shortage in the market place, and businesses are struggling to recruit. It’s not that the jobs aren’t there, it’s the skillset that isn’t, and yet it is if businesses think differently. A recent article...
Legal advice from John King, Commercial Partner at FDR Law Q: What is meant by the term Zombie Company? A: The phrase ‘Zombie Company’ has been used, usually by the media, to describe a business that requires financial support in order...
HR advice from Kim Hayton, HR Director at FDR Law Q: What is the impact of mental health illness in the workplace A: Depression, stress and anxiety are the largest causes for UK sickness absence with 15.8 million work days lost in 2016*, and the...
Most Employers would say that they are not, but recent statistics* from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) show that this could be the case. The survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of EHRC was to understand managers’ attitudes around...
Did you know that a comment uttered by one employee to another in the workplace could result in Employer liability? In December 2017 the case of Nazarczyk v TJ Morris was heard by the Employment Tribunal and supposedly John Cowley a worker of the...
In February 2018 a retail assistant was awarded over £47,000 after their employer failed to properly investigate and deal with an issue of harassment appropriately. The transgender employee was employed for less than 6 months by the high street...
By far the most time intensive element of a HR department is recruitment. It is also the area which has the most impact on the business, especially when you consider that half of new recruits are likely to leave within 18 months. The reasons for a...
With the 25th May deadline looming closer, it may seem like an impossible mountain to climb to get GDPR compliant in time. Many business leaders will feel like they are the only company not to have started the process, and are a million miles away from...
HR advice from Kim Hayton, HR Director at FDR Law Q: What next, now that the Employment Tribunal Fees have been dropped? A: In July 2017 the Supreme Court ruled that the Employment Tribunal fees introduced in 2013 were unlawful and as a...
Join us for an Employment Law Update on Wednesday 31st January 2018 at the FDR Law Bold Street offices in Warrington. HR Director Kim Hayton will be discussing recent Employment Law changes and what is expected in the next 6-12 months. Key Case Law...
Kerry Mercer, HR Advisor at FDR HR discuss Harassment in the Workplace and what Employers can do to prevent it happening Q: How can I prevent Harassment in the Workplace? A: Harassment is not just confined to the Entertainment world, as we have...
HR advice from Kerry Mercer, HR Advisor at FDR Law Q: What is Access to Work? A: Access to Work is a Government scheme where employees and job applicants with a disability can apply for a grant to pay for practical support to help...
Kim Hayton, HR Director at FDR Law discusses Life Coaching Q: I took a break over the summer and now realise I want a career change but don’t know how to go about it? A: Many of us use the time we spend on holiday reflecting on our lives and taking...
John King, Commercial Partner at FDR Law discusses how Company Directors can protect themselves from potential identity theft Protecting ourselves personally from potential identity theft is something we should all take seriously. Recent reports...
Kim Hayton, HR Director at FDR Law discusses Children in the workplace Q: One of our employees has childcare issues and has asked if they can bring their child into work during the school holidays, what should we do? A: We all know that the school...
Stephen Poyner, Partner and Head of Employment Law comments on the Supreme Court ruling that Employment Tribunal fees are unlawful "This Morning's decision by the Supreme Court came as a surprise to many HR lawyers and professionals. The Court...
In partnership with Grant Thornton, Santander and The Base in Warrington, FDR Law will be presenting at a breakfast event - Winning the Talent Battle on Wednesday 12th July 2017. Starting at 8.30am and concluding by 10.30am, the event will look at...
Monday 26th June 2017 is the deadline to bring the Fourth Money Laundering Directive (MLD4) into UK law. What does this mean for companies and the requirement to disclose their beneficial owners? Currently, any changes to Persons of Significant...
Join us for an Employment Law Review on Thursday 29th June 2017* The Base , Dallam Lane, Warrington WA2 7NG Arrival, registration and the opportunity to network (over refreshments and pastries) will be from 8.30am, with the event starting at...
Join us for an Employment Law Review on Thursday 29th June 2017 The Base , Dallam Lane, Warrington WA2 7NG Arrival, registration and the opportunity to network (over refreshments and pastries) will be from 8.30am, with the event starting at...
The new 2017 Insolvency Rule sees big changes for creditors After five years, just four in ten small businesses will still be trading. According to National Statistics, the total number of company insolvencies was higher in 2016 than in the previous year...
Kim Hayton, HR Director discusses Eligibility to Work Q: What is meant by ‘Right to Work’? A: Employers must carry out checks on all new employees before they start work, and they must have had visibility of original...
Following this week’s announcement of Barclays, Chief Executive of Jess Staley’s attempt to track down the author of anonymous letters, whistleblowing charities and law firms have called for companies to offer more protection to workers who flag...
Have you ever wondered about SIPP Lending and if it is the right thing for you to do? Do you have a pension that you would like to be able to make more use of? The Nat West are hosting a fully funded event on Thursday 25th May 2017 and...
Practical advice to employers ahead of the Apprenticeship Levy FDR Law is helping businesses across the North West prepare for the impending Apprenticeship Levy which is coming into force on 1 st April. The new levy affects all companies with a...
As Parliament has now confirmed the implementation of Article 50 and the notification that the UK will commence negotiations to leave the EU on 29 th March, FDR Law’s Commercial Partner John King, considers how commercial contracts could be affected...
Kim Hayton, HR Director at FDR Law looks at workplace clothing Q: Can an employer dictate what we wear at work? A: An organisation may have a dress code appropriate to the job roles it has, for example: Uniforms – communicate a corporate image...
Up to 200 extra staff have been recruited at Warrington’s main shopping centre, Golden Square, to cope with the expected Christmas rush this year. But just as retailers are getting to grips with their resourcing issues and the hiring of...
Our specialist team at FDR HR will comment on recent Employment Law Cases and highlight how HR personnel and businesses can learn from the judgements. Holt vs Bannatyne Fitness Emma Holt a beauty therapist who worked at Bannatyne Fitness in Carlisle has...
While the highlight of the year for many, Christmas parties can be a potential minefield for employers. As many as 90% of employers have had to deal with an employment problem stemming from a Christmas party, and 10% of employees know someone who has faced...
The next FDR HR Workshop will take place on Friday 25th November 2016 and will focus on the complexities surrounding Holiday Pay, how to calculate and the impact this has on budget planning. Aimed at Payrol and HR Managers, this hands-on workshop will be...
Q: One of our employees seems to always be at the centre of issues with their colleagues. What can we do? A: Providing that you act fairly and impartially then an Employer is entitled to treat such action as potential misconduct. However, it is...
Taking place on Wednesday 12th October, the event will cover the latest Employment Law updates and expected changes from October 2016. Registration from 8.30am with an expected finish at 10,30am and the opportunity to network afterwards over a coffee....
Q: As an employer, how can we prepare for the increased Right to Work legislation? A: The new Immigration Bill 2015-2016 has imposed additional responsibilities on employers to ensure that all employees have a 'legal right to work' in the UK. The...
Q: What is the PSC Register and what do I need to do as the director of a private limited company? A: In simple terms, a Person of Significant Control (PSC) is a shareholder who owns over 25% of a UK company. However, there are four further specified...
With the government delaying new rules on pay transparency until 2018, female employees will have to wait another two years to find out if they are paid less than their male counterparts. Although under the Equal Pay Act it is illegal to pay different...
Q: Do I need to use professional services to set up a company or can I do this myself? A: You are able to register a limited company yourself; however there are a number of considerations which require an understanding of the legal requirements: Business...
‘Not on my time’ – new ruling highlights employer rights during working hours The European Court of Human Rights’ recent ruling that employers have the right to look on staff's work emails and electronic messages, will mean that...
Q: As the owner of a small retail shop we are very busy with our January Sale, what do we need to consider for any returns of goods? A: Retail businesses need to adhere to the new guidelines within the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 that came into effect on...
Warrington’s FDR Law is calling for landlords to ensure that their tenants have the correct immigration status to be able to rent a property in the UK – or risk a fine of up to £3,000 per tenant. The Government has announced that from 1...
FDR Law provides advice for SMEs on 2016’s main legislative changes FDR Law, the business specialist law firm is calling for business owner managers to make sure they are ready to cope with the slew of new legislation the New Year is set to...
FDR Law Legal Clinic Legal advice from Stephen Poyner, Notary Public based at our offices in Warrington Q: What is a Notary and why might I need one? A: A Notary or a Notary Public is a qualified lawyer who provides a legal service for businesses or...
FDR Law provides consumer advice ahead of this year’s Black Friday Warrington’s FDR Law is calling for consumers to make sure they protect themselves with their pre-Christmas purchases this year whether shoppers are taking to the high street or...
FDR Law Legal Clinic Legal advice from Parveen Bunglawala, Employment Associate Solicitor, based at FDR Law’s office in Warrington Q: I’m a small business owner and am considering taking on our first Apprentice, what do we need to consider from...
October 1st deadline for Section 21 changes to Assured Shorthold Tenancies UK landlords have just over a week to address important changes that will alter tenants' protection from eviction under Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST). From 1 October 2015...
Legal advice from Eleanor Woodall, trainee commercial solicitor at FDR Law Bold Street, Warrington. Partnership vs Limited Company Q: I am setting up a new business with a friend, should we register as a partnership or as a private limited company? A:...
FDR Law advises John Downes on the buyout of Langtree’s public sector division. The commercial team at Warrington based FDR Law has advised John Downes the former Chief Executive of The Langtree Group in the management buyout of the Group’s...
Kirsty Tinsley-Fenney boosts Warrington firm's commercial property team Full service law firm, FDR Law has appointed a new Commercial Property Partner Kirsty Tinsley-Fenney, as it continues to invest in its Commercial services division. Kirsty joins...
A new commercial property solicitor has joined the commercial department of Warrington legal firm, FDR Law. Lynne Cook, who is based at the firm’s Bold Street office, will boost the specialist commercial team dealing with landlord and tenant issues,...
Legal advice from David Jones, a specialist commercial paralegal at FDR Law in Palmyra Square, Warrington Insurance on leasehold house Q: I own a 999 lease on a residential house and my landlord has contacted me and said that I need to use their nominated...
Legal advice from David Jones, a specialist commercial paralegal at FDR Law in Palmyra Square, Warrington Debt recovery – when to get legal advice Q: I run a small business. One of my regular clients is very slow paying his bills and now owes me a...
From early April 2015 there will changes in Employment Law - are you aware of them and how this could affect your business? An overview of the changes being made on the 5th and 6th April are: Statutory sick pay (SSP)...
Legal advice from Stephen Poyner, FDR Law partner, head of commercial litigation and employment department, based at Bold Street, Warrington. New parents to get more flexible maternity and paternity leave Q: My wife is expecting our first...
Legal advice from Eleanor Woodall, a commercial paralegal, at FDR Law, Bold Street, Warrington. Getting your business off to the right start Q: I am setting up a new business. How important is it to create formal terms and conditions? I’ve read...
Parveen Bunglawala, Employment expert at FDR Law Warrington discusses the latest ruling on Holiday pay announced on 4th November 2014 "the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) delivered a landmark Judgment in the case of Bear Scotland v Fulton (with...
North West Business Insider continue their successful series of Manufacturing Breakfast Meetings around the region with Made in Cheshire on Friday 28th November 2014. The event will highlight the importance of manufacturing businesses across the North West...
Legal advice from Parveen Bunglawala, a specialist employment solicitor at FDR Law Q: Women seem to be paid less than men doing similar jobs in our firm. Is there anything I can do about this? A: Although there is an assumption that equal pay rates...
Parveen Bunglawala, Associate solicitor and Employment Law expert comments on the recent news that there has been a decline in Employment Tribunal Claims “Statistics published by the Ministry of Justice reveal that employment tribunal claims have...
From the Lawyer 19th September – “On 9th September, the European Commission published a public consultation on the Small Business Act for Europe, to gather feedback on how upcoming legislation to support small and medium-sized enterprises...
Legal advice from David Jones, a commercial litigation and employment paralegal at FDR Law, Palmyra Square, Warrington Q: I want to evict my tenant due to rent arrears. Unfortunately I failed to secure his deposit in an official Tenancy Deposit Scheme....
Employment Law associate solicitor Parveen Bunglawala comments on proposed changes coming soon with the Equality Act "according to the government’s draft proposals in the Equality Act 2010 (Equal Pay Audits) Regulations 2014, from the...
From the 30th June 2014 there is an extension of rights for employees in the realm of Employment Law. The right to request flexible working (which was previously reserved for carers and those with children under the age of 17) has now been...
Legal advice from Parveen Bunglawala, a specialist employment solicitor at FDR Law, Warrington Score a hit with your staff during the World Cup 2014 Q: How do I keep my staff focused on work during the Football World Cup? A: Football-friendly...
FDR Law may be based in Warrington, North West England though the legal work carried out isn’t just regional and UK national; we act for many international clients and last month Commercial Partner Charles Agar travelled out to the Far East on a 7 day...
As of the 6th April 2014, employers are no longer able to reclaim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. Employers have previously been able to reclaim any SSP that exceeded 13% of their monthly national insurance contributions. The...
Legal advice from Parveen Bunglawala, a specialist employment solicitor, at FDR Law, Palmyra Square, Warrington. Redundancy Threats? Q: Redundancies are likely to be made at our company this year. What rights do employees have if management decides to cut...
Warrington solicitor Jane Courtney, a commercial property specialist at law firm FDR Law, has just been promoted to Associate Solicitor – the first rung on the ladder to partner. After gaining a law degree at the University of Hull and professional...
Warrington law firm FDR Law has spread icing on the cake for BAKO North Western’s acquisition of another bakery supplier. Commercial partners John King and Margaret Evans masterminded the complex legal deal between the Preston-based bakery...