Welcome to our Blog where you can access our latest news and legal updates. We hope to keep our clients well informed of changes in law and how these may affect their businesses and affairs.

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February 4, 2016 | by Ben Bourne

From 1 February 2016, all private landlords in England will have to check that new tenants have the right to be in the UK before they rent out their property (the “right to rent” scheme). The Immigration Act 2014 prohibits...

January 22, 2016 | by Beatrice Lowry

Our charity for the year is “The Arches Project” which is based on Lenton Lane in Nottingham.  The Arches Project is a series of initiatives which seek to provide a place of compassion and care for those in need, providing...

January 22, 2016 | by Beatrice Lowry

Our Charity of the year is Hope Nottingham which began 5 years ago with a vision for Hope Café in Beeston as a one-stop community support café: a community of compassionate volunteers who welcome people with all kinds of needs...

January 22, 2016 | by Beatrice Lowry

Historic Pencil Museum and Factory Site acquired The Keswick Convention Trust which runs the annual 3 week Keswick Convention celebrated its 140th anniversary this summer and announced it had secured the historic Keswick Pencil Factory site in order to develop...

September 2, 2015 | by Beatrice Lowry

The report of the Charity Commission following its investigation into the operation of registered charity, The Air Ambulance Service, provides a salutary warning for all charity Trustees serving on Boards up and down the country. As part of its investigation,...

August 18, 2015 | by Beatrice Lowry

We have been joined by FD Centre Director James Nicholson-Smith this month who has recorded a webinar on the topic of  ‘Banking Relationships’.  The webinar reveals some surprising insights about the importance of building a strong relationship with the bank...

August 11, 2015 | by Jess Raebitt

Question My foreman and his wife are expecting a baby due next month. Exactly how much paternity leave may he ask for? Answer The statutory right to take Ordinary Paternity Leave (‘OPL’) was introduced in 2003. Your foreman may ask...

August 11, 2015 | by Jess Raebitt

Question   I have a post available and am about to hold interviews. I am worried that an unsuccessful candidate might claim compensation for discrimination. What questions might I safely ask and what subjects should I avoid? Answer We all know...