Month: February 2018
Are the British public risking their health to prop up the NHS?
One of the most divisive topics of the decade, the running of the NHS has been at the heart of political, financial and legal debate for many years. With a public so fiercely protective of the services provided, a growing population and creeping privatisation; a recent survey by UK clinical negligence solicitors Your Legal Friend […]
3 things clients consider when choosing their divorce lawyer
Family lawyers are always in need of not only more instructions, but also instructions of a higher value. In order to know how to attract and convert more customers, you need to know more about them. Possibly the most important thing lawyers can know about their customers is the factors affecting their choice when it […]
What comes after “divorce month”?
Family lawyers will be getting some much needed respite now that February has arrived. January is typically known as ‘divorce month’ where following the festive season, many couples decide to call it quits. Perhaps it is the ‘after Christmas’ mentality, getting a new start in the new year, or the financial strain of Christmas pushing […]
What warranties and indemnities must I give when selling a business?
Warranties and indemnities play an integral part in the process of selling a business. They provide the buyer with assurances about potential future outlay after the purchase has gone through, and help them deal with the unforeseen business-related issues that could arise. In the case of a limited company, purchasers take over the existing and […]
What is the law regarding company director redundancy?
When determining a company director’s eligibility to claim redundancy, it is important to consider a number of factors based around their general working relationship with the company. When a limited company is liquidated, the appointed insolvency practitioner will seek to establish whether a director is also an employee of their company, in which case they […]
What is statute barred debt?
When a debt has been outstanding for some time, with no payments being made or communication from the debtor, the debt can become what is known as ‘statute barred.’ When debts are statute barred it means they’re no longer enforceable, and the debtor is not required by law to pay the amount outstanding. The Limitation […]
Do I need to contribute more to an IVA if my financial situation improves?
An Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is a flexible debt solution that generally lasts for five or six years. At the outset, a licensed insolvency practitioner (IP) assesses your income and essential living expenses, and negotiates an affordable sum to repay creditors based on your financial position at the time. During the IVA term, however, it […]
Can an accountant’s mistake lead to a professional negligence claim?
Although business owners and company directors are ultimately responsible for ensuring their compliance with HMRC, it is natural to want to seek compensation if they have suffered a material loss due to an accountant’s mistake. Professional input to a business can be costly, and there is usually high expectation on the part of clients that […]
