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Corporate Law

What is Meant by ‘Close of Business’?

April 12, 2017

Numerous commercial and corporate contracts make reference to an event occurring at the ‘close of business’. This is often accompanied b...

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Debbie King Partner
Employment for Business

Employee Dismissals for Long-term Sick Absences – Factors to Consider

April 10, 2017

In O’Brien v Bolton St Catherine’s Academy [2017] EVCA Civ 145, the Court of Appeal gave guidance to employers on when it is reasonable ...

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Victoria Mitchell Partner
Business / Share Transfers

To Buy or Not to Buy? Due Diligence in Light of Brexit

April 7, 2017

Due diligence of a target business is key in the decision-making process of any acquisition, helping a potential buyer to decide whether to ...

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Debbie King Partner
Corporate Law

Business Owners – Are You Complying With The Modern Slavery Act 2015?

April 4, 2017

What is the Modern Slavery Act? The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA) is aimed at combating crimes of slavery and human trafficking. The MSA re...

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Ian Liddle Partner
Employment for Business

TUPE & Employee Liability Information

April 4, 2017

A recent case has put the focus on TUPE and Employee Liability Information. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulat...

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Victoria Mitchell Partner
Abuse Claims

Coffey Report: Worrying Greater Manchester Child Sex Abuse Figures

April 3, 2017

Stockport MP Ann Coffey has this week produced her updated report into child sexual exploitation in the Greater Manchester area. This 58 pa...

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Jonathan Bridge Partner
Inquests

Conclusion of Inquest into the Death of Bernard Lee Phillips

March 31, 2017

33 year old Bernard Lee Phillips died on the 31st October 2015 having taken his own life shortly after attending North Manchester General Ho...

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Kelly Darlington Partner
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