House of Fraser. Marks & Spencer. Poundworld. Toys R Us. New Look. Reports of names eponymous with the British High Street announcing job losses, store closures or plans to enter administration seem to be an omnipresent feature on the news agenda. 2018, thus far, has been a challenging year for many companies in the retail sector and the general consensus is that the strain shows no sign...
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State aid is the subject of one of the Government “technical notes” issued to help businesses and citizens to prepare for the eventuality of no deal being reached with the European Union when the UK leaves the EU. There is little in the note (published yesterday) which has not been trailed in previous public announcements, says Stephen Cole of Hewitsons.

Three Partners at law firm Hewitsons have been inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, placing them among an elite group of individuals at the top of their respective practice areas.

An individual has for some time been liable to be automatically disqualified from acting as a charity trustee if certain reasons apply to them, such as an unspent conviction for an offence involving dishonesty or deception. Chris Knight of Hewitsons explains.

A collateral effect of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (which received royal assent on 26 June 2018) is that the process of Judicial Review in the English Courts could end up playing a far bigger role on the legal stage than it has ever done before.

Hewitsons LLP is delighted to have sponsored the third annual Cambridge Innovation Summit, which took place on 11 July.

Latest news on the proposals for state aid post-Brexit

The organisers of Chariots of Fire have selected Cambridgeshire Community Foundation (CCF) as the official charity for 2018. Money raised will contribute to the Cambridgeshire High Sheriff’s Award Scheme, a fund managed by CCF.

Spurred on by Global Running Day, four teams of lawyers from Hewitsons Solicitors have committed to join Chariots of Fire, the region’s longest running charitable relay race.

Solicitors and other staff from law firm Hewitsons will swap their suits for hiking gear to climb the UK’s three tallest mountains for charity.

Law firm Hewitsons has appointed a new Partner within its respected Corporate team in Cambridge.
Law firm Hewitsons has been reappointed to the Homes England Legal Services Framework agreement, following a highly competitive tender process.

Four newly-qualified solicitors have embarked on a legal career with Hewitsons, with another to follow – all of them women, marking a first for the law firm.

Hewitsons staff cycled around 150 miles over two gruelling days to raise money for a good cause, in the law firm’s second Tour de Hewitsons charity bike ride.

Two young solicitors at law firm Hewitsons’ Cambridge office have each scooped a prestigious award for being the region’s best in their category.

Staff at law firm Hewitsons will get back in the saddle for the 2018 Tour de Hewitsons charity bike ride, following the success of last year’s inaugural event.

A multi-award-winning provider of digital marketing services for the global iGaming industry has completed a £6.5million acquisition with assistance from law firm Hewitsons.

Ceri Riddell, Senior Associate at Hewitsons, highlights some key points about the Spring Statement 2018 and the importance to the Property Sector.

With strategic development being an opportunity for many more people than 20 years ago, it is now more important than ever to ensure that the value of land is safeguarded, says Stephanie Dennis of Hewitsons.

Law firm Hewitsons has completed a major refurbishment of its Cambridge office, following another “highly successful” year of increased turnover.
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