Between a shock and a hard place
With the transport sector being the largest contributor of CO2 in the UK, a move towards a fully electric automobile industry will undoubtedly be a significant defence in the fight against climate change. However, the government’s now trademark reactionary policy making, changing the ban of the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2040 to 2030 has transferred the emphasis onto landlords to take…
Food for thought - your intellectual property is worth protecting
In the food and beverage industry, you may think that your products speak for themselves. You have dedicated your time to finding the perfect taste, look and smell for the customer, so why would you need to protect something as intangible as intellectual property?
Divorce & Pensions - the implications of applying for your decree absolute
Amy Walpole, Partner at Howes Percival and Family Solicitor, offers guidance on the importance of protecting your pensions entitlements attached to pension sharing orders following divorce.
Special occasion contact - top tips
Father's Day is fast approaching and whilst many separated parents are successful in amicably navigating special occasions with one another; this is not the case for every family.
Howes Percival named in the Top 100 'Best Companies' list
Howes Percival has been ranked in the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list for the second year running.
Living the (rural) dream? Don't make a stink
Over a million properties in rural areas are unable to connect to the main sewerage infrastructure and rely instead on off-mains drainage systems. The individual property owner is responsible for the system and liable for any pollution arising from failures in the system. Deborah Caldwell and Sarah Keens at Howes Percival discuss the issues...
Three partners among nine senior promotions at Howes Percival
Howes Percival has announced nine senior promotions across its Cambridge, Norwich, Leicester and Northampton offices, including three new partners.
The right to work from home
The coronavirus pandemic has revolutionised the way we work. Boris told us to work from home and we did! We worked from home in a way we had never done before. This was not possible for all roles but we have seen people performing duties from home which we never dreamed would be possible! A large part of this is down to better investment in and use of technology. These are big positives we can…
Do you have a restrictive covenant on your title that is ruining your dreams to develop your property?
You have found the perfect site to develop. You have instructed your solicitor to commence the due diligence and they quickly discover that there is a restrictive covenant on the title, limiting or even prohibiting development of the land. Your plans for the site appear to be in ruins – but is there anything that can be done to salvage your development?
Decree Absolute - is that the end?
Head of Family Law at Howes Percival, Justine Flack highlights four things you should consider when divorce proceedings come to an end.
Howes Percival crowned ‘Corporate Law Firm of the Year’ in Dealmakers Awards
Howes Percival is celebrating being named Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Insider Media’s Central & East Dealmakers Awards 2020. Howes Percival was also shortlisted for two deals in the ‘Deal of the Year (above £10m)’ category and for another two deals in the ‘Deal of the Year (below £10m)’ category.
Howes Percival kicks off 2021 with £263m worth of corporate deals
The corporate, commercial, and banking team at Howes Percival has reported an ‘incredibly busy’ start to 2021, completing 32 deals in the first quarter, with a combined value of £263 million.
Howes Percival announces new diversity leadership team
As part of the ongoing recognition of the importance of equal opportunities in the workplace, Howes Percival has produced a new strategy to help ensure equality and diversity remain ‘key strategic and business priorities’ and are given renewed focus going forwards.
Howes Percival ranked among top 10 Planning Law firms in UK
Howes Percival has been ranked ninth in Planning Magazine’s 2021 Planning Law Survey.
Business Matters: Raising finance (by debt or equity) to fund growth in a post Covid world
A lot has changed in a year. There are winners and losers across a number of sectors with some businesses still in survival mode. With the hope offered by a mass vaccination programme, many business owners are now thinking about the future. There may be opportunities to recover lost ground. There may be new ways of doing business. Whatever the future looks like, if a business is looking to grow…
Protecting your business from divorce
2020 was a challenging year for many businesses. There has also been media speculation about the challenges to marriages as a result of lockdown and how the divorce rate may increase. So throw a business into the financial mix of a marriage breakdown and things can become more complicated on both fronts.
Government Consultation: Reforming non-compete restrictive covenants
The Government has recently announced that it is consulting on proposed reforms to non-compete restrictive covenants used in employment contracts.
Top tips for a cost effective divorce
Head of Family Law at Howes Percival, Justine Flack gives her top five tips to help ensure your divorce is handled in the most efficient and cost effective way possible.
Support in the workplace for survivors of domestic violence
It has been widely reported that domestic violence has risen during lockdown. Refuge has reported an increase in demand for help, especially after the schools re-opened in September. The UN has suggested that cases have increased by as much as 20% as families have been contained within their home together. Although it is reported by Refuge that almost one in three women will experience domestic…
Property development finance in 2021 - what to expect
Most of us will be glad to see the back of 2020. Nevertheless, 2021 looks set to be another year which will present challenges to property developers.
Fire safety changes in the care sector- what can we expect in 2021?
In November 2020, Howes Percival provided an overview of the legal framework for fire safety in care homes and teased some anticipated changes to fire safety legislation that will impact not only on care homes but, more significantly, across the wider care sector.
What directors need to consider following lockdown 3.0
There are few businesses that have not been adversely affected by the pandemic, which has resulted in previously well run, profitable and solvent businesses facing an uncertain future, largely through no fault of their own.
Covid-19 Lockdown: How will this affect the equestrian sector?
The latest lockdown sees the UK placed under the most restrictive measures which, sadly, will affect a great proportion of the equestrian community. Here is what you need to know about the latest regulations and how it will affect you:
Employment law 2021: What to expect
2020 has been an extremely busy year for employment law, with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic placing both employers and employees in uncharted territory. This year saw many employers needing to get to grips with the new concept of ‘furloughing’, keep up to date with ever-changing Government guidance and adapt to homeworking (a change likely to remain for many in the post-pandemic world).
Continuation of support for 80% of furloughed wages until April 2021
Today, the Chancellor announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will remain open until 30 April 2021.