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Property & Planning Law Bulletin - 2010 Issue 10

Mon, 8 Mar 2010

Mar 2010 issue of our monthly property and planning law update Read More...
Disputes

No Access to Justice?

Fri, 26 Feb 2010

No Access to Justice? Read More...
Disputes

Review of Litigation Costs - The Jackson Report

Tue, 23 Feb 2010

Review of Litigation Costs, The Jackson Report Read More...

Employment Law Bulletin - 2010 Issue 13

Tue, 23 Feb 2010

Our monthly employment law newsletter Read More...

Marketing and HR Administrator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Mon, 8 Feb 2010

Marketing and HR Administrator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover),Thames valley, reading Read More...

Property & Planning Law Bulletin - 2010 Issue 9

Wed, 3 Feb 2010

Feb 2010 issue of our monthly property and planning law update Read More...

Liability issues arising from snow and ice

Wed, 20 Jan 2010

Liability issues arising from snow and ice Read More...

Employment Law Bulletin - 2009 Issue 11

Mon, 14 Dec 2009

Our monthly employment law newsletter Read More...
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A warning to all landlords – How to avoid giving consent by mistake

Wed, 14 Oct 2009

The Alchemy case should act as a warning to all landlords Read More...

Independent Schools Council threatens legal challenge

Thu, 8 Oct 2009

News article on the charity commission's decision regarding independant schools and the public benefit test Read More...

Blandy & Blandy acts for investment client suing IFA

Mon, 28 Sep 2009

Blandys acts for midlands client in seeking to claim damages from her reckless IFA Read More...

** STOP PRESS ** Heyday decision on retirement age out

Fri, 25 Sep 2009

The High Court has handed down its decision in the Heyday appeal and it's bad news for employees who wish to work beyond 65 Read More...

Workers can reallocate holidays lost to sickness

Thu, 17 Sep 2009

The European Court of Justice has decided that a period of illness whilst on holiday does not count towards the minimum period of 4 weeks paid annual leave under the Working Time Directive. Read More...
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Blandy expands its Family Law Team

Wed, 16 Sep 2009

The Family Law Team recruits two new solicitors Read More...

New Charity Law Bulletin launched

Mon, 24 Aug 2009

Blandy & Blandy has launched a new electronic legal update for charities and other third sector organisations Read More...
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Blandy & Blandy defends client against waste prosecution by the Environment Agency

Fri, 21 Aug 2009

Blandy & Blandy has successfully defended a Hampshire based demolition and ground works client against waste prosecution by the Environment Agency Read More...
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Government recommendations on how independent schools should share expertise with state schools

Thu, 20 Aug 2009

The Government has just published its report on fair access to the professions entitled “Unleashing Aspiration” in which it recommends the role that independent schools can play in helping to ensure that barriers to opportunity for children entering the professions is removed. Read More...
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How to deal with tenants in administration or liquidation

Fri, 24 Jul 2009

Commercial landlords should be alert to the possibility of their tenants becoming insolvent and should act quickly to limit the financial impact. What are the options? Read More...

Charities fail Charity Commission's public benefit test

Mon, 20 Jul 2009

Three out of the 12 ‘guinea pig’ charities selected for initial assessments by the Charity Commission are not providing sufficient public benefit to justify their charitable objects Read More...

Employees on long term sick leave entitled to their accrued holiday entitlement (HMRC v Stringer)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009

A decision has been made that employees on long term sick leave are entitled to holiday entitlement which has accrued over the period of absence Read More...

New gas registration body appointed - what do landlords need to know?

Tue, 2 Jun 2009

A new gas registration body has been appointed for Great Britain and the Isle of Man in place of CORGI. We look at the implications for residential landlords with gas appliances Read More...

Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil litigation costs - The end of the beginning or the beginning of the end?

Tue, 19 May 2009

Lord Justice Jackson has been tasked with reviewing the way in which costs are incurred in litigation and suggesting ways of limiting those costs. The first part of this process has now been completed Read More...

Keep up to date with the latest employment law news

Fri, 15 May 2009

Our latest Employment Law Bulletin is now online. An invaluable resource for all HR professionals Read More...

Is your land registered? Take advantage of 25% discount for first time registrations

Tue, 5 May 2009

With more than a third of land in England and Wales currently unregistered the Land Registry is offering a 25% discount for all first registrations. Find out more Read More...
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Options for the effective resolution of construction disputes

Fri, 1 May 2009

What are the options available for dealing with construction disputes? Read More...
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Tips on how to deal with possession proceedings

Thu, 30 Apr 2009

With property possession proceedings on the increase we offer some advice on what you should do Read More...

New ACAS Code of Practice on discipline and grievance introduced on 6 April

Mon, 6 Apr 2009

A new Code of Practice on discipline and grievance, issued by ACAS, came into force on 6 April 2009 replacing the statutory dismissal, disciplinary and grievance procedures which preceded it. We take a look at the details. Read More...

Share and share alike

Thu, 2 Apr 2009

We look at the outcome of Brian Myerson's application to the Court to vary the order for the payment of a lump sum by instalments, and to extend the time for the transfer of a South African property, to his ex-wife following the impact of the recession Read More...
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Employment lawyer provides comment for BBC on redundancy issues

Wed, 25 Mar 2009

Blandy's Employment team provides expert comment for BBC Radio Berkshire on the issue of reduced hours working Read More...
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Blandy helps client to triumph in the Court of Appeal

Fri, 20 Mar 2009

Blandy & Blandy has helped a client to defeat an appeal by a London council in the Court of Appeal Read More...
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Blandy helps Berkshire residents to save local pub

Tue, 17 Mar 2009

Blandy & Blandy and Target Chartered Accountants help the villagers of Shurlock Row to save their village pub Read More...

Family partner recognised as one of the UK's leading lawyers for wealthy clients

Tue, 10 Mar 2009

The head of our highly regarded Family law team has been recognised as one of the leading lawyers in the UK working on high value divorce cases Read More...

Blandy & Blandy profile in Law South East

Thu, 5 Mar 2009

Profile of the firm from the March 2009 edition of Law South East Read More...

How to choose the right family law solicitor for you

Fri, 20 Feb 2009

Choosing the right solicitor to handle your divorce or separation can be daunting. Our checklist of what to look for can help you decide. Read More...

Warning for landlords

Wed, 18 Feb 2009

What happens if a tenant company goes into administration? What rights do landlords have? Read More...

Greater transparency for creditors in pre-packaged administrations

Tue, 17 Feb 2009

Details of new guidelines which came into force in January 2009 for administrators involved in pre-packaged sales Read More...

Latest position on pre and post nuptial agreements

Fri, 30 Jan 2009

Update on the recent decision by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Coucil on the pre and post nuptial agreements Read More...

Blandy & Blandy advises BBC radio listeners

Mon, 26 Jan 2009

Two partners from Blandy & Blandy were invited by BBC Radio Berkshire to act as expert commentators on the impact of the recession on businesses and employees in the region Read More...

The truth about the Quickie Divorce

Thu, 27 Nov 2008

With all the talk of Guy Ritchie and Madonna's 'Quickie Divorce' we look at the truth behind the term Read More...

Freedom of Information - Two New Developments

Mon, 24 Nov 2008

Two recent developments threaten to impact Third Sector organisations providing services to public authorities Read More...
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The Community Infrastructure Levy - Next in line for Developers and Planners

Tue, 18 Nov 2008

The Community Infrastructure Levy is due to be introduced in 2009. What can developers and planners expect? Read More...
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Blandy & Blandy 'Top ranked' in the Legal Directories

Mon, 17 Nov 2008

Blandy & Blandy ranked in eleven practice areas in the 2008 legal directories Read More...

Changes to the Intestacy Rules – What happens if you die without a Will?

Thu, 6 Nov 2008

Changes have been announced to the Intestacy Rules - do you still need a Will? Read More...
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Fifth Collaborative Lawyer for Blandys

Sat, 1 Nov 2008

Family partner Andrew Don becomes the firm's 5th qualified collaborative lawyer Read More...

Annual Education Law Update for Independent Schools announced

Sat, 18 Oct 2008

This year's Legal Update for Independent Schools to be held at the Leander Club in Henley-on-Thames on Tuesday 18th November Read More...
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Options for funding litigation

Wed, 8 Oct 2008

We look at the options available to help fund litigation Read More...

New rules on Energy Performance Certificates

Thu, 25 Sep 2008

Article looking at the new rules governing the provision of Energy Performance Certificates for commercial properties from October 2008 Read More...

Update on the new Planning Bill

Wed, 10 Sep 2008

The new Planning Bill is making its way through Parliament. We take a look at the latest developments. Read More...

Rights for cohabitees - An update

Tue, 2 Sep 2008

An update on proposed new legislation clarifying rights for cohabitees Read More...

Dealing with Commercial Rent Arrears

Wed, 20 Aug 2008

How can commercial landlords deal with tenants who fall into arrears with their rent? Read More...
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New Senior Partner at Blandy & Blandy

Fri, 4 Jul 2008

Simon Dimmick takes over from Richard Griffiths as Senior Partner of the firm Read More...

Blandy Wins Social Enterprise Award

Wed, 25 Jun 2008

Firm wins award for outstanding contribution to Social Enterprise in Berkshire Read More...
Training Award

Blandy Wins National Training Award

Fri, 6 Jun 2008

Blandy & Blandy wins the Best Trainer - Medium Sized Regional Law Firm award at national training and recruitment award ceremony in London Read More...
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Changes to VAT on Property

Thu, 5 Jun 2008

VAT on property has changed with effect from 1st June 2008 Read More...

Death of a Shareholder (with apologies to Arthur Miller!)

Wed, 28 May 2008

How to protect your business in the event of the death of a major shareholding director or partner Read More...
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Divorce and the Family Business

Thu, 15 May 2008

Article looking at the repercussions that divorce can have on a family business Read More...

Blandys Nominated for Social Enterprise Award

Thu, 15 May 2008

Blandy & Blandy has been nominated for an award in recognition of our outstanding work with Social Enterprises across Berkshire and the Thames Valley Read More...
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A Moving Story

Wed, 23 Apr 2008

The role of the solicitor in a house sale or purchase Read More...

Issues for employers surrounding the "Whistleblowing Act"

Mon, 21 Apr 2008

We look at some of the issues employers face in dealing with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 Read More...

Inheritence Tax - The Transferable Nil Rate Band

Wed, 2 Apr 2008

The tax free amount you can leave on your death can now be transferred to your spouse or civil partner. We look at what this really means. Read More...
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Demystifying Alternative Dispute Resolution

Wed, 2 Apr 2008

We take a look at alternative dispute resolution and how it works in practice Read More...
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Issues to Consider When Making Redundancies

Mon, 24 Mar 2008

Checklist of issues employers should consider in a redundancy situation Read More...
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Comment on the Judgement in the Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills Divorce Case

Tue, 18 Mar 2008

Is the decision to release the judgement in the Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills divorce settlement really in the public interest? Read More...

Sending the Goose to Market

Fri, 14 Mar 2008

Might you be forced to sell your business if you get divorced? Read More...

Planning and Development update a success

Wed, 12 Mar 2008

Property professionals attend legal seminar Read More...

So You Think It's All Over

Sat, 1 Mar 2008

The importance of full disclosure in ancillary relief cases Read More...

CEMEX chooses Blandy & Blandy

Mon, 25 Feb 2008

CEMEX, the leading supplier of cement, ready mixed concrete and aggregates selects Blandy & Blandy onto its legal panel Read More...

Costain Appoints Blandy & Blandy

Fri, 15 Feb 2008

Costain appoints Blandy & Blandy to its new legal panel to provide employment law support across the UK Read More...

So You Think You Can Represent Yourself in Court?

Thu, 14 Feb 2008

Heather McCartney has decided to represent herself in her divorce claim. Is she brave or foolish? Read More...

EAT Limits Definition of a Grievance

Wed, 13 Feb 2008

A recent case represents a slightly stricter interpretation of the statutory grievance procedure Read More...

Handling a Grievance - Checklist

Tue, 12 Feb 2008

Checklist on how to handle a staff grievance Read More...

Getting the Right Work Life Balance

Thu, 24 Jan 2008

How flexible working and maternity legislation impacts on work life balance Read More...
275th Birthday

Blandy & Blandy Celebrates 275 Years

Fri, 18 Jan 2008

Blandy & Blandy celebrates 275 years Read More...

Blandy & Blandy Profile

Thu, 17 Jan 2008

Profile of the firm and our anniversary from the Henley Standard Read More...

Child Issues in Divorce

Fri, 11 Jan 2008

In light of the news that the Angela Canning and her husband are to divorce we at the situation regarding agreeing arrangements for children Read More...

Online Divorce Services

Fri, 4 Jan 2008

Online divorce services are increasing - are they worth looking at? Read More...

Prenuptial Agreements – Better safe than sorry?

Thu, 15 Nov 2007

We look at Prenuptial Agreements and ask if they are worth considering. Read More...

Eleven teams highly rated in this year's Legal 500

Tue, 2 Oct 2007

Eleven of the firm’s practices have been highly rated in this year’s Legal 500 directory of UK law firms. Read More...

Joint owning a property

Sat, 15 Sep 2007

Joint ownership of properties is increasing. We look at some important issues to consider. Read More...

Latest Events:

Employment

Mock Employment Tribunal

Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Time: 8.45am-1.30pm
Venue: Reading Civic Centre RG1 7AE

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