Banks require a lot of information before they lend. You can help speed up the process by assembling information and checking public registers are up to date.
The practice of “fire and rehire” has sparked considerable controversy in recent years, especially for employers using such practices to change employees’ terms and conditions, often for the employer’s own benefit.
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The winner takes it all in Defamation – Litigation strategy and the art of winning
Civil dispute resolution
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For businesses and high net worth or public individuals bringing or defending defamation litigation it is important to use the various tools available to bring cases to a conclusion as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Written by
John Flint
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Paloma Faith has recently ignited a rather controversial parenting debate, saying that she doesn’t like the word co-parenting because ‘co’ implies 50/50 and she doesn’t believe it ever is. But does ‘co’ really imply equal care?
Written by
Laura Podger
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Can Labour’s ambitious green energy agenda become reality by 2030?
Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources
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With a new Labour Government now in power, what does it mean for the energy industry? Laurence Lacey, partner in our commercial property team explores.
Written by
Laurence Lacey
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Focus on financial services litigation at Clarke Willmott
Financial services litigation
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Clarke Willmott’s specialist financial services litigation team act for individuals and SMEs, across the country, on a range of disputes in the financial services sector.
Written by
Darren Kidd
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Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?
Agriculture
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With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten this week, head of our agricultural sector, Esther Woolford, discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the number of agricultural co-operatives and mutuals a reality.
Written by
Tom Potts
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Checklist: 10 things you need to do when employing staff for the first time
Employment
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It is crucial to understand the many legal considerations involved with hiring new staff. Whether you’re a first-time employer or have never hired an employee before, there are essential steps to follow.
Written by
Sharon Latham
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So you think you are paying the national minimum wage?
Employment
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We know from the HMRC’s annual reporting that even the most well-known employers fail to pay some of their staff the National Minimum Wage. Could you unwittingly be one of them and how can you avoid a nasty surprise if HMRC comes knocking?
Written by
Sharon Latham
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