http://www.irwinmitchell.com/mediacentre/Pages/Default.aspx Irwin Mitchell Business News Feed Wed, 30 May 2012 10:33:52 +01:00 en-GB http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-Gazeley-On-Buyout-Of-Land-Securities-Interest-In-Magna-Park-Milton-Keynes.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-Gazeley-On-Buyout-Of-Land-Securities-Interest-In-Magna-Park-Milton-Keynes.aspx Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell’s London Business team has advised key client Gazeley on the buyout of its joint venture partner Land Securities’ 50% interest in Magna Park, Milton Keynes. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Announces-Made-Festival-Support.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Announces-Made-Festival-Support.aspx Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 National law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting British business with the announcement that it will be sponsoring this year's MADE: The Entrepreneur Festival 2012. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchells-Employment-Head-Describes-Beecroft-Report-As-Irrelevant.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchells-Employment-Head-Describes-Beecroft-Report-As-Irrelevant.aspx Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 The National Head of Employment at Irwin Mitchell has described the Beecroft Report as irrelevant and has warned that some of the recommendations would be of breach of the UK’s EU legal obligations. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Queens-Speech–Defamation-Bill-Brings-Legislation-Into-21st-Century.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Queens-Speech–Defamation-Bill-Brings-Legislation-Into-21st-Century.aspx Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 The new Defamation Bill featured in the Queen’s Speech and expected to be introduced later this year will bring existing legislation into the 21st Century, according to a lawyer at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/No-Guarantees-In-Landlord-And-Tenant-Relationship.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/No-Guarantees-In-Landlord-And-Tenant-Relationship.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 The story of a couple stunned to discover that tenants letting their home had turned it into a cannabis factory demonstrates the more extreme issues that landlords can face when putting a property up for rent, according to an expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lord-Ashcroft-Libel-Case-Shows-Need-For-Absolute-Clarity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lord-Ashcroft-Libel-Case-Shows-Need-For-Absolute-Clarity.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 A Court of Appeal decision related to a defamation case involving former Conservative Party deputy chairman Lord Ashcroft and the Independent newspaper highlights the need for absolute clarity when it comes to launching a defence in such cases. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Urged-To-Recognise-Changing-Attitudes-To-Retirement.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Urged-To-Recognise-Changing-Attitudes-To-Retirement.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 New research which shows that many people would be happy to continue working after reaching 65 demonstrates how employers need to ensure their systems reflect changing workplace attitudes, according to an employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Get-Social-On-Marketing-Deal.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Get-Social-On-Marketing-Deal.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 Two leading marketers from Huddersfield who launched their own creative design agency 10 years ago have sold their business to London-based Zone Design and Marketing Limited – with the help of Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Microsofts-Germany-Ban-Highlights-Risk-And-Reward-Dilemma-Of-The-Technology-Sector.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Microsofts-Germany-Ban-Highlights-Risk-And-Reward-Dilemma-Of-The-Technology-Sector.aspx Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 The injunction obtained against Microsoft’s distribution of products in Germany demonstrates the need for businesses in the technology sector to recognise the “risk and reward” associated with high profile cutting-edge software and hardware. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Insolvency-Figures-Historically-Low-Despite-Increase.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Insolvency-Figures-Historically-Low-Despite-Increase.aspx Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 The number of corporate insolvencies in England and Wales remains relatively low despite the ten per cent rise seen over the first three months of 2012, according to an expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Bright-Future-For-Mercia-Marina-Following-Refinancing-Deal.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Bright-Future-For-Mercia-Marina-Following-Refinancing-Deal.aspx Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 Lawyers at Irwin Mitchell have advised on a £6 million refinancing deal which will allow Madecorn Leisure to push ahead with significant development work at the Mercia Marina near Willington. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-On-70-Million-International-Corporate-Sale.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-On-70-Million-International-Corporate-Sale.aspx Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell’s London corporate department has advised financial services company, IFG Group plc (“IFG”) on its agreement for the sale of its International Division to AnaCap Financial Partners II LP for £70 million. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Almost-A-Fifth-Of-Businesses-In-The-Region-Regularly-Use-Their-Maximum-Overdraft-Facility.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Almost-A-Fifth-Of-Businesses-In-The-Region-Regularly-Use-Their-Maximum-Overdraft-Facility.aspx Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 The number of businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber reporting signs of distress remains significant although it is below the national average, according to research by R3, the insolvency trade body. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Pensions-Regulators-Move-To-Tackle-Deficits-Cautiously-Welcomed-By-Expert.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Pensions-Regulators-Move-To-Tackle-Deficits-Cautiously-Welcomed-By-Expert.aspx Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 A pensions expert has claimed proposals to tackle deficits and shortfalls in funding by relaxing rules governing company scheme valuations between September 2011 and September 2012 are a positive step to provide more clarity. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Microsofts-Patent-Deal-With-Facebook-Shows-Benefits-Of-Collaboration.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Microsofts-Patent-Deal-With-Facebook-Shows-Benefits-Of-Collaboration.aspx Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The way that technology companies are increasingly collaborating when it comes to patents has been highlighted by Microsoft’s latest deal to sell intellectual property rights to Facebook, according to a specialist lawyer at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Supreme-Court-Hands-Down-Seldon-Judgment.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Supreme-Court-Hands-Down-Seldon-Judgment.aspx Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Whilst a judgment handed down today (25 April 2012) at the Supreme Court has left the door open for allowing businesses to set their own retirement age for staff – it is only if the reasons for doing so meet both their own and public policy objectives. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Ramsay-Defamation-Battle-Demonstrates-Importance-Of-Reputation-In-Business.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Ramsay-Defamation-Battle-Demonstrates-Importance-Of-Reputation-In-Business.aspx Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 A legal battle launched by the renowned chef Gordon Ramsay over claims of defamation highlights just how important reputation is in the world of business, a disputes lawyer at Irwin Mitchell has outlined. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Technology-Firms-Can-Learn-From-Googles-Android-IP-Legal-Battle.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Technology-Firms-Can-Learn-From-Googles-Android-IP-Legal-Battle.aspx Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The importance of an early risk assessment of the potential for infringement of intellectual property rights has been underlined by the high-profile legal battle underway between internet giant Google and Oracle. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Four-Partner-Promotions-And-Two-New-Members-At Irwin-Mitchell.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Four-Partner-Promotions-And-Two-New-Members-At Irwin-Mitchell.aspx Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell today announced that four lawyers are to be promoted to the Partnership and two Partners, including a non-lawyer, promoted to Membership status at the leading national firm from next month. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Countdown-Begins-For-Olympic-Disruption-Day.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Countdown-Begins-For-Olympic-Disruption-Day.aspx Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell has warned businesses that they have just over 100 days left to prepare for 7th August - the day it predicts will see most workplace disruption caused by the Olympics. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Pension-Ruling-Could-Be-Welcome-News-For-Businesses.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Pension-Ruling-Could-Be-Welcome-News-For-Businesses.aspx Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The judgment in the recent case of Danks v Qinetiq Holdings Ltd could prove welcome news for cash strapped UK employers trying to contain the costs of operating defined benefit schemes, Anne Taylor, Irwin Mitchell’s national head of pensions explains. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Almost-A-Quarter-Of-Hotels-In-Yorkshire-And-The-Humber-At-Risk-Of-Failure.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Almost-A-Quarter-Of-Hotels-In-Yorkshire-And-The-Humber-At-Risk-Of-Failure.aspx Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Yorkshire and the Humber is one of the region’s with the highest levels of hotels at risk of failing* in the next year of hotels according to research by R3, the insolvency trade body using Bureau Van Dijk’s Fame database. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Sponsors-Yorkshire-International-Business-Convention-2012.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Sponsors-Yorkshire-International-Business-Convention-2012.aspx Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell has announced it is sponsoring an upcoming business conference in Leeds which is set to feature a host of high-profile guest speakers including the Dalai Lama. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Welcomes-High-Court-Liquidation-Judgment.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Welcomes-High-Court-Liquidation-Judgment.aspx Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Manchester office of law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has welcomed a High Court decision to apply a judgment made earlier this year in relation to Globespan Airways Limited, to a case involving one of its clients. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Good-Businesses-In-Strong-Position-Despite-Fall-In-Yorkshire-MA-Activity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Good-Businesses-In-Strong-Position-Despite-Fall-In-Yorkshire-MA-Activity.aspx Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 A corporate specialist at Irwin Mitchell has revealed that opportunities remain for ‘good’ businesses to take advantage of current economic climate, despite new research. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advise-On-Sale-Of-Azendi-Stores.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advise-On-Sale-Of-Azendi-Stores.aspx Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Joint Administrators of jewellery retailer, Azendi Limited, have announced the sale of part of the business to A to Z Investments Limited – with the support of Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leading-Corruption-Lawyer-Criticises-‘Uninformed'-Report-By-OECD.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leading-Corruption-Lawyer-Criticises-‘Uninformed'-Report-By-OECD.aspx Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 A leading lawyer at national law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has criticised a report by the OECD which calls for the UK to further improve transparency when resolving foreign bribery cases. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Planning-Regulations-Provide-Prominence-For-The Growth-Agenda.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Planning-Regulations-Provide-Prominence-For-The Growth-Agenda.aspx Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 National law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has welcomed the Government’s revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) - but has raised concerns that its ability to drive new development will depend on how quickly Councils can update their local policies. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Appoints-Julie-Morrissy.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Appoints-Julie-Morrissy.aspx Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 National law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has announced the latest in a series of high profile Partner appointments across its Business Legal Services team with news that construction law specialist, Julie Morrissy, is joining the firm from DLA Piper. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Rent-Quarter-Day-To-Create-Spike-In-Administrations.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Rent-Quarter-Day-To-Create-Spike-In-Administrations.aspx Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The impact of rent quarter day on March 25th will mean that troubled retailer, Game, will not be the only high profile company to appoint Administrators over the next couple of weeks. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Budget-2012-Reaction-From-Corporate-Recovery-Specialist.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Budget-2012-Reaction-From-Corporate-Recovery-Specialist.aspx Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 An insolvency expert at Irwin Mitchell has given his views on the measures outlined in the Budget 2012. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Budget-2012-Tax-Expert-Reacts-To-Announcement.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Budget-2012-Tax-Expert-Reacts-To-Announcement.aspx Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 A lawyer at Irwin Mitchell has given his response to the Government’s latest Budget announcement. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/High-Street-Property-Research-Highlights-Continuing-Evolution-Of-Retail.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/High-Street-Property-Research-Highlights-Continuing-Evolution-Of-Retail.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 New research suggesting that many high street retailers will be forced to review their portfolio of property over the next five years strongly reflects the trends being seen across the sector, a corporate recovery expert at Irwin Mitchell has revealed. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Decision-Expected-On-Landmark-Age-Discrimination-Case.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Decision-Expected-On-Landmark-Age-Discrimination-Case.aspx Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Employment Associate, Liesel Whitfield, examines what this landmark age discrimination decision, once handed down, will mean for businesses. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Ramifications-Of-Courtney-Love-Property-Dispute.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Ramifications-Of-Courtney-Love-Property-Dispute.aspx Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 A US property shows that even rock stars need to ensure their property affairs are properly documented. Litigation expert, Danny Revitt, explains. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Government-Proposals-On-Executive-Pay.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Government-Proposals-On-Executive-Pay.aspx Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Government plans to improve the alignment of executive pay and long-term company performance and address the issue of pay inequality in larger companies operating in the private sector. Kevin Cunningham, explores what it means. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Are-You-A-Trustee-Of-A-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Are-You-A-Trustee-Of-A-Charity.aspx Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 New issues relating to the implementation of the Charities Act (2011) which will come into force in March 2012 http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Deals-Update-March-2012.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Deals-Update-March-2012.aspx Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Sheffield Real Estate team advised the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme on its plans to transfor an industrial estate into a community facility. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advise-YFM-on-Selima-MBI.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advise-YFM-on-Selima-MBI.aspx Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Sheffield office of law firm Irwin Mitchell has advised YFM Equity Partners on its £2m investment in the management buy-in of Selima Limited, a supplier of payroll, HR and expenses software. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Law-Expert-Calls-For-Calm-Over-No-Fault-Dismissals.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Law-Expert-Calls-For-Calm-Over-No-Fault-Dismissals.aspx Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Business organisations and other employment bodies should not overplay the Government’s announcement on no fault dismissals and what it could mean for workers, an employment lawyer at Irwin Mitchell has urged. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/ONS-Statistics-Confirm-Rise-In-Unemployment.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/ONS-Statistics-Confirm-Rise-In-Unemployment.aspx Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 People suffering with financial difficulties have been urged by an insolvency specialist at Irwin Mitchell to seek advice as soon as possible, following the release of new unemployment figures. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Rolls-Out-National-Employment-Seminar-Programme.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Rolls-Out-National-Employment-Seminar-Programme.aspx Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 THE EMPLOYMENT and pensions team at law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has launched its national programme of seminars for 2012 aimed at providing businesses with practical advice on how to deal with the imminent changes to employment law in April. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Protecting-The-Interests-Of-Trustees-In-Bankruptcy.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Protecting-The-Interests-Of-Trustees-In-Bankruptcy.aspx Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The recent case of Pick v Chief Land Registrar [2011] EWHC 206(Ch) has made the prompt registering of Restrictions even more crucial. Trustees in Bankruptcy must also be beware that Restrictions will not always provide complete protection. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Care-Must-Be-Taken-With-Tax-Simplification-Pension-Expert-Warns.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Care-Must-Be-Taken-With-Tax-Simplification-Pension-Expert-Warns.aspx Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Simplification of the current tax system could be a positive step but every effort needs to be made to ensure amendments are made in the fairest possible manner, a pensions lawyer at Irwin Mitchell has warned. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Restructuring-Expert-Advising-As-Azendi-Appoints-Administrators.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Restructuring-Expert-Advising-As-Azendi-Appoints-Administrators.aspx Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 A restructuring expert at Irwin Mitchell is acting as adviser to two Deloitte partners who have been appointed joint administrators of national jewellery retailer Azendi Limited. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advise-On-Augean-Plc-Deal.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advise-On-Augean-Plc-Deal.aspx Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Law firm Irwin Mitchell has advised HSBC’s Corporate Banking team in Leeds on the £10 million refinancing deal for market-leading waste management group, Augean plc. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Corporate-Real-Estate-Partner-Appointment-At-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Corporate-Real-Estate-Partner-Appointment-At-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Leading national law firm Irwin Mitchell announces a further major appointment to its London office with the appointment of Jayne Schnider as Corporate Real Estate partner. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Only-7-Of-Adults-With-Debt-Concerns-Intend-To-Seek-Advice.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Only-7-Of-Adults-With-Debt-Concerns-Intend-To-Seek-Advice.aspx Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Although 36% of adults in Yorkshire and Humber have debt concerns, only 1% intend to seek debt advice in the next six months according to R3’s latest Personal Debt Snapshot. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Calls-For-London-2012-Industrial-Action-Reignites-Debate-Over-Strike-Ballot-Reforms.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Calls-For-London-2012-Industrial-Action-Reignites-Debate-Over-Strike-Ballot-Reforms.aspx Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Concerns that industrial action could be timed to cause significant disruption to the London 2012 Olympics later this year will undoubtedly reignite calls for a reform of strike ballot legislation, a top employment expert at Irwin Mitchell has revealed. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/To-Cut-Or-Not-To-Cut.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/To-Cut-Or-Not-To-Cut.aspx Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Whilst the UK economy might not be in recession, technically – two consecutive quarters of negative growth – it certainly has not recovered from the recession of the last two years as well and as quickly as was hoped and is still teetering on the edge. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Bribery-Act-A-Timely-Lesson-From-Switzerland.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Bribery-Act-A-Timely-Lesson-From-Switzerland.aspx Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 In November 2011 the Swiss Criminal Authorities fined Alstom Network Schweiz AG (ANS) and stripped it of profits to a total amount of almost 60 million Euros. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Leeds-To-Present-At-CEO-Open-Day.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Leeds-To-Present-At-CEO-Open-Day.aspx Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Legal experts from Irwin Mitchell’s Leeds office have been appointed to address an audience of 150 senior business leaders at an event on 2nd March which aims to provide practical advice on how to succeed during an economic downturn. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Research-Finds-Businesses-Are-Failing-Because-Of-Uncertainty-Over-Admin-Expenses.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Research-Finds-Businesses-Are-Failing-Because-Of-Uncertainty-Over-Admin-Expenses.aspx Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 A recent survey of members of insolvency trade body, R3, found that on average, 28% of potential trading administrations are now pre-packed or liquidated because of the expenses regime. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Plenty-For-Landlord-And-Tenants-To-Learn-From-Rock-Star-Property-Dispute-Victory.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Plenty-For-Landlord-And-Tenants-To-Learn-From-Rock-Star-Property-Dispute-Victory.aspx Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 A US property dispute involving Hole frontwoman Courtney Love has shown that even rock starsneed to ensure that their property affairs are properly documented, a litigation expert at Irwin Mitchell has advised. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Majority-Of-UK-Mortgage-Defaulters-Are-Now-Paying-Off-Debt.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Majority-Of-UK-Mortgage-Defaulters-Are-Now-Paying-Off-Debt.aspx Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 More than half of UK homeowners who have fallen behind with their mortgage, paid off some or all of their arrears in the three months leading up to the end of last year - according to the latest research by national law firm Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Supports-University-In-Property-Sale.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Supports-University-In-Property-Sale.aspx Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Real Estate experts at law firm Irwin Mitchell in Sheffield have helped a local university to raise funds by selling off unused buildings. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Insolvency-Stats-The-Calm-Before-The-Storm.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Insolvency-Stats-The-Calm-Before-The-Storm.aspx Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 An insolvency expert at Irwin Mitchell has warned that new insolvency stats could prove to be the “calm before the storm” for many businesses. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Empty-Property-Research-Another-Sign-Of-Retails-Ongoing-Problems.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Empty-Property-Research-Another-Sign-Of-Retails-Ongoing-Problems.aspx Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 An insolvency expert at Irwin Mitchell has warned that new research which suggests the number of empty shops on high streets in the UK will increase across the 2012 demonstrates the ongoing problems faced by the retail sector. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advise-On-Football-Facility.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advise-On-Football-Facility.aspx Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 The Real Estate team at national law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has advised the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme on its plans to transform a near barren industrial estate area into a state-of-the-art community facility. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-Engineering-Group-On-Latest-Acquisition.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-Engineering-Group-On-Latest-Acquisition.aspx Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 The corporate team at law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has advised AESPUMP Ltd, a market leader in the management of pump assets for the process industries, on its acquisition of pump repairer and supplier Absolute Vacuum. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Help-Energy-Alloys-Secure-£70m.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Help-Energy-Alloys-Secure-£70m.aspx Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Energy Alloys, a Houston, Texas-based global oil field metals business which has its UK head office in Rotherham has secured a £70m senior secured credit facility with the help of the corporate team at law firm, Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Appointed-To-Manor-Property-Panel.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Appointed-To-Manor-Property-Panel.aspx Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 The Sheffield office of Irwin Mitchell has been appointed to the legal panel of East Yorkshire Manor Property Group. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/More-SMEs-Are-Displaying-Signs-Of-Distress-Than-Big-Businesses.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/More-SMEs-Are-Displaying-Signs-Of-Distress-Than-Big-Businesses.aspx Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Nationally, 29% of SMEs have seen a reduction in sales volumes, compared to 6% of big businesses - according to R3, the insolvency trade body. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Retirement-And-Tribunal-Rules-Top-'Red-Tape'-Concerns.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Retirement-And-Tribunal-Rules-Top-'Red-Tape'-Concerns.aspx Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Employment lawyers at the Sheffield office of Irwin Mitchell are reporting a significant rise in the number of enquiries from businesses in relation to the impact of the abolishment of the default retirement age and the risk of employment tribunals. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Governments-U-Turn-On-Pre-Pack-Changes-Welcomed-By-Insolvency-Expert.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Governments-U-Turn-On-Pre-Pack-Changes-Welcomed-By-Insolvency-Expert.aspx Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 An insolvency specialist at Irwin Mitchell has welcomed news that the government is no longer intending to review regulations in relation to pre-pack administrations. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Monitor-Shows-Retailers-Must-Make-Plans-For-Rent-Day-Now.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Monitor-Shows-Retailers-Must-Make-Plans-For-Rent-Day-Now.aspx Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 The latest employment figures from the British Retail Consortium are a clear sign of the problems affecting non-food retailers and should encourage firms to prepare for the challenges ahead, an insolvency expert at Irwin Mitchell has warned. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-Blue-Inc-On-Acquisition-Of-20-D2-Stores.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-Blue-Inc-On-Acquisition-Of-20-D2-Stores.aspx Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell has advised Blue Inc, the fast growing mens’ fashion retailer on the acquisition of 20 D2 stores, which were in administration. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Insolvency-Expert-Unsurprised-By-Unemployment-Figures.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Insolvency-Expert-Unsurprised-By-Unemployment-Figures.aspx Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 The rise seen in unemployment seen across the three months to November is “unsurprising”, an insolvency expert at Irwin Mitchell has said. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Associate-Joins-Birmingham-Business-Team.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Associate-Joins-Birmingham-Business-Team.aspx Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 The Birmingham office of national law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has appointed Helen Dyke to its Employment team. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/R3-Calls-On-Government-To-Help-Businesses-Turnaround.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/R3-Calls-On-Government-To-Help-Businesses-Turnaround.aspx Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 R3 has warned that the UK’s business rescue culture is being hampered by the Government’s refusal to implement legislation to clarify exactly what is an expense of an administration. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Retirement-Age-Under-Supreme-Court-Microscope.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Retirement-Age-Under-Supreme-Court-Microscope.aspx Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 The ability for organisations to set the retirement age of their own staff now that the default age of 65 has been removed will come under close scrutiny tomorrow (17 January 2012) at a Supreme Court hearing. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Rise-In-Fraud-Raises-Concern-About-Lack-Of-Fraud-Prosecutions.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Rise-In-Fraud-Raises-Concern-About-Lack-Of-Fraud-Prosecutions.aspx Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 The 2011 FraudTrack report revealed that reported fraud increased 50 per cent across the UK last year to reach a value of more than £2 billion, marking a seven-fold increase since the launch of the survey in 2003. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Clarity-And-Consistency-Key-To-Handling-Social-Media-Maze.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Clarity-And-Consistency-Key-To-Handling-Social-Media-Maze.aspx Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Employers are being urged by legal experts to be clear and consistent in their approach to how workers use social media, either at work or when referring to it. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Michael-Napier-To-Join-Debate-On-Litigation-Funding-Reforms-for-Commercial-Litigators.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Michael-Napier-To-Join-Debate-On-Litigation-Funding-Reforms-for-Commercial-Litigators.aspx Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 On 19 January Michael Napier, chairman of Irwin Mitchell, is set to join a list of distinguished speakers including Lord Justice Jackson to discuss how reforms to costs and funding could affect the commercial litigation landscape. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Trio-Of-Employment-Appointments-In-Leeds.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Trio-Of-Employment-Appointments-In-Leeds.aspx Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 The Leeds office of national law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has again boosted its business legal services team with three senior appointments to its employment department. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Property-Litigation-Boost-For-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Property-Litigation-Boost-For-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 The Manchester office of national law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has appointed Solicitor Emma Giles to its fast-growing commercial litigation team. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Boosts-Litigation-Team.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Boosts-Litigation-Team.aspx Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 The Birmingham office of national law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has appointed Solicitor Dee Kundi to its Commercial Litigation team. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Commercial-And-Charity-Team-Member-At-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Commercial-And-Charity-Team-Member-At-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Leading law firm Irwin Mitchell has appointed Kerry Smith as a solicitor in its Commercial, Charities and Public Sector Team in the Sheffield office. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/ONS-Confirms-Fall-In-UK-Retail-Sales-In-November.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/ONS-Confirms-Fall-In-UK-Retail-Sales-In-November.aspx Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Retail sales in November fell by 0.4 per cent across November when compared to the month before, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Mary-Portas-Review-Recognises-Complex-Problems-Faced-By-High-Street.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Mary-Portas-Review-Recognises-Complex-Problems-Faced-By-High-Street.aspx Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 The impact of Mary Portas’s review into tackling the problems faced by high streets across the UK will depend very much on how ministers look to implement such proposals, a planning expert at Irwin Mitchell has commented. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Voices-Concern-As-Consultation-On-Tribunal-Fees-Is-Launched.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Voices-Concern-As-Consultation-On-Tribunal-Fees-Is-Launched.aspx Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Tom Flanagan at Irwin Mitchell has welcomed today’s launch (14 December) of the Government’s consultation relating to the introduction of fees for employment tribunals – but believes alternative proposals should be considered. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Environmental-Expert-Welcomes-New-Waste-Site-Crackdown.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Environmental-Expert-Welcomes-New-Waste-Site-Crackdown.aspx Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 An environmental lawyer at Irwin Mitchell has revealed his backing for a new Environment Agency campaign to reduce the number of illegal waste sites in operation across the UK. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Festive-Gifts-Not-A-Bribery-Act-Concern.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Festive-Gifts-Not-A-Bribery-Act-Concern.aspx Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Businesses across the UK have been urged by a corporate crime expert at Irwin Mitchell to not overreact when it comes to protecting themselves from risk of prosecution for breach of the Bribery Act this Christmas. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Festive-Season-Pushes-Yorkshire-People-Into-Christmas-Debt.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Festive-Season-Pushes-Yorkshire-People-Into-Christmas-Debt.aspx Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 One in 20 (5%) of people in Yorkshire said they have already borrowed money to pay for Christmas, according to a recent survey by insolvency trade body, R3. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/The-Future-Of-Flexible-Working.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/The-Future-Of-Flexible-Working.aspx Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 A leading Sheffield based employment expert at Irwin Mitchell has warned businesses against complacency in relation to dealing with staff requests for flexible working - despite the low number of related cases being successful at tribunal. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Chancellors-Autumn-Statement-Raises-As-Many-Questions-As-It-Provides-Solutions.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Chancellors-Autumn-Statement-Raises-As-Many-Questions-As-It-Provides-Solutions.aspx Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Thomas Hall, at the Sheffield office of Irwin Mitchell, comments on what he believes the Chancellor's Autumn Statement means for the property sector. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/RISEINSURVEYORNEGLIGENCECLAIMS.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/RISEINSURVEYORNEGLIGENCECLAIMS.aspx Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 National law firm, Irwin Mitchell, is reporting an increase in the region of 20% in the number of cases in which homeowners have launched proceedings against surveyors for overvaluing their property before they bought it. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Recovery-Specialist-Advises-On-Godfrey-Sale.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Recovery-Specialist-Advises-On-Godfrey-Sale.aspx Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell’s corporate recovery team have advised on a deal which has seen Grimsby-based motor parts trade retailer Godfrey Automotive Parts Limited sold out of administration for an undisclosed sum. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/IoD-Call-For-Auto-Enrolment-Pension-Delays-Unsurprising.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/IoD-Call-For-Auto-Enrolment-Pension-Delays-Unsurprising.aspx Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Calls for the government to rethink plans to introduce auto-enrolment pension schemes for workers from next October are unsurprising in the current financial climate, according to a pension expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Insolvency-Expert-Warns-Of-Complacency-Following-Encouraging-Retail-Figures.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Insolvency-Expert-Warns-Of-Complacency-Following-Encouraging-Retail-Figures.aspx Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Businesses have been warned by an insolvency expert at Irwin Mitchell to not get complacent after new statistics revealed that UK retail sales rose by 0.6 per cent in October from the previous month. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Company-Directors-Must-Know-Their-Post-Insolvency-Rights.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Company-Directors-Must-Know-Their-Post-Insolvency-Rights.aspx Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Directors of companies going through the process of insolvency have been urged by a business expert at Irwin Mitchell to be aware of the consequences when looking to re-use the firm’s name, following a Court of Appeal ruling. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Planning-Expert-Casts-Doubt-Over-NTs-Free-For-All-Claims.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Planning-Expert-Casts-Doubt-Over-NTs-Free-For-All-Claims.aspx Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 The National Trust’s concern that reforms of the planning system could lead to ‘free-for-alls’ may not necessarily come true, a planning expert at Irwin Mitchell has suggested. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Latest-Union-Strike-Ballots-Reinforce-Call-For-Legislation-Reform.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Latest-Union-Strike-Ballots-Reinforce-Call-For-Legislation-Reform.aspx Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Further ballots in which members of three trade unions have voted in favour of strike action once again demonstrate why calls continue for legislation in the area to be reformed, according to an employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Urged-To-Strike-Right-Balance-On-Christmas-Parties.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Urged-To-Strike-Right-Balance-On-Christmas-Parties.aspx Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Legal experts at Irwin Mitchell have urged employers to not ignore the benefits that Christmas parties can offer, while also warning them to bear in mind the potential consequences that can emerge when they go out of control. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Access-To-Finance-Key-For-Yorkshire-Businesses.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Access-To-Finance-Key-For-Yorkshire-Businesses.aspx Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Nine out of ten Yorkshire companies believe access to finance is crucial to unlocking economic growth in the region, according to a recent survey. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Firms-Not-Budgeting-For-New-Pension-Rules.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Firms-Not-Budgeting-For-New-Pension-Rules.aspx Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Although the majority of businesses in the West Midlands have started making plans in readiness for new pension laws, over half have not yet budgeted for making compulsory contributions for staff - according to a survey. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Firth-Appointed-Regional-Managing-Partner-for-Sheffield.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Firth-Appointed-Regional-Managing-Partner-for-Sheffield.aspx Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 National law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has appointed Paul Firth as its Regional Managing Partner for its Sheffield office as part of plans to boost growth across both its business and personal service lines. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-And-Clifford-Chance-Advise-On-143-Million-Acquisition-Of-Prime-Mayfair-Residential.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-And-Clifford-Chance-Advise-On-143-Million-Acquisition-Of-Prime-Mayfair-Residential.aspx Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell's real estate team has advised a division of John Caudwell's property investment and development business on its acquisition of Audley Street House on South Audley Street in Mayfair, London. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Research-Reveals-Rise-In-Company-Insolvencies-Over-Q3.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Research-Reveals-Rise-In-Company-Insolvencies-Over-Q3.aspx Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 New figures have revealed that the number of company insolvencies in England and Wales rose by two per cent to 1,253 in the third quarter of 2011. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Ascent-Refutes-AAMs-Deepening-Debt-Claims.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Ascent-Refutes-AAMs-Deepening-Debt-Claims.aspx Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell’s field agency business, Ascent, has questioned findings by the Association of Arrears Mediators which suggests a ‘deepening arrears’ problem in the UK where more homeowners are struggling to meet their monthly mortgage obligations. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Top-Tier-Law-Firm-Goes-From-Strength-To-Strength-In-Yorkshire.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Top-Tier-Law-Firm-Goes-From-Strength-To-Strength-In-Yorkshire.aspx Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Acclaim In Yorkshire For Irwin Mitchell http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Charity-Move-Will-Help-Expand-Fundraising-Ability.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Charity-Move-Will-Help-Expand-Fundraising-Ability.aspx Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Real Estate experts at Sheffield-based law firm Irwin Mitchell have helped secure a deal which will see the city’s Children’s Hospital Charity expand and move into a new office. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/First-Rate-Lawyers-Celebrate-After-Earning-Top-Spot-in-Respected-Guide.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/First-Rate-Lawyers-Celebrate-After-Earning-Top-Spot-in-Respected-Guide.aspx Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 A team of dedicated solicitors are celebrating after coming top in a prestigious legal guide. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Manchester-Law-Firm-Recognised-For-Increasing-North.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Manchester-Law-Firm-Recognised-For-Increasing-North.aspx Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 The Manchester arm of leading national law firm Irwin Mitchell has been recognised for ‘Increasingly making its mark on the North West’ in Chambers report http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Performs-Strongly-In-Chambers-Directory-Rankings.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Performs-Strongly-In-Chambers-Directory-Rankings.aspx Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell, has once again performed impressively in the latest Chambers Directory – reaffirming its position as a leading provider of personal and business legal services within the UK. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-On-Southern-Cross-Care-Homes-Transfer.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-On-Southern-Cross-Care-Homes-Transfer.aspx Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell’s Real Estate Division has advised Prestbury, as landlords, in the transfer of the operation of its Southern Cross care homes to leading charities Methodist Homes and Royal Mencap. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Northern-Businesses-Prove-Slightly-More-Resilient.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Northern-Businesses-Prove-Slightly-More-Resilient.aspx Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Northern businesses are experiencing fewer signs of distress compared with the rest of the country, according to the latest quarterly Business Distress Index from insolvency trade body R3. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Named-Property-Law-Firm-Of-The-Year.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Named-Property-Law-Firm-Of-The-Year.aspx Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell’s fast growing Real Estate team has been named the Yorkshire Property Law Firm of the Year after being involved in a strong portfolio of work across 2010 and 2011. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Expands-Employment-Team-With-Senior-Hire.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Expands-Employment-Team-With-Senior-Hire.aspx Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 The Birmingham office of national law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has appointed Associate Omer Simjee to its Employment team. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/HMRC-Signs-Tax-Deal-With-Switzerland.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/HMRC-Signs-Tax-Deal-With-Switzerland.aspx Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 The UK has signed a “breakthrough” tax agreement with Switzerland in an attempt to tax money held in Swiss bank accounts by UK taxpayers. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Whats-All-The-Twitter-About-LinkedIn-And-Facebook.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Whats-All-The-Twitter-About-LinkedIn-And-Facebook.aspx Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 South Yorkshire companies are to receive advice about benefits and pitfalls of social media within the business world at a special seminar hosted by Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-Redevco-On-West-End-Sale.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-Redevco-On-West-End-Sale.aspx Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell’s Real Estate team has acted for key client Redevco on the sale of its long leasehold interest in 1-4 Connaught Place, London W2 to La Salle Investment Management for over £22.5m. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Wins-Prestigious-Innovation-Award.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Wins-Prestigious-Innovation-Award.aspx Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 IRWIN MITCHELL has cemented its position as a leading player within the legal services market by winning an award for its innovative corporate strategy at the annual prestigious ‘FT Innovative Lawyers’ awards. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Must-Not-Avoid-Issue-Of-Workplace-Stress.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Must-Not-Avoid-Issue-Of-Workplace-Stress.aspx Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 An employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell has called on employers to do more to help workers through restructuring brought about by the current economic climate. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Unfair-Dismissal-Proposals-Will-Not-Have-Desired-Effect.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Unfair-Dismissal-Proposals-Will-Not-Have-Desired-Effect.aspx Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 The Government’s plan to increase the unfair dismissal qualifying period to two years may not have the desired effect of supporting business and reducing the strain on the current tribunal system, an employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell has warned. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Staff-Sleep-Under-The-Stars-To-Raise-Money-For-Homeless-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Staff-Sleep-Under-The-Stars-To-Raise-Money-For-Homeless-Charity.aspx Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Eleven members of Irwin Mitchell’s Sheffield office charity foundation spent the night sleeping outside in the heart of the city by Sheffield Cathedral raising a total of £2,500 for the Cathedral Archer Project (CAP) on the night of Tuesday 20 September. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Fastjetcom-Brings-Commercial-Litigation-Issues-Into-Focus.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Fastjetcom-Brings-Commercial-Litigation-Issues-Into-Focus.aspx Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 The recent announcement "Fastjet.com by Stelios. Coming soon!" on a new website apparently made by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of EasyJet, seems to signal his intention to launch a new airline. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Expert-Backs-Calls-For-Caste-Discrimination-Clarity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Expert-Backs-Calls-For-Caste-Discrimination-Clarity.aspx Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 An employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell has welcomed fresh calls for the government to create more clarity over the treatment of caste discrimination in UK legislation. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Deal-Secures-Future-Of-Sheffield-Care-Homes.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Deal-Secures-Future-Of-Sheffield-Care-Homes.aspx Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell’s Corporate team has advised on registered charity SheffCare’s acquisition of two care homes from South Yorkshire Housing Association securing the future of 80 places for residents. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Access-To-Finance-Help-For-Yorkshire-Businesses.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Access-To-Finance-Help-For-Yorkshire-Businesses.aspx Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Yorkshire companies are set to benefit from a special event featuring experts from the banking and finance world aimed at helping them secure funds for business growth. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Rent-Day-Expected-To-Hit-Retail-Hard.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Rent-Day-Expected-To-Hit-Retail-Hard.aspx Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 With the previous ‘quarter day’ in June seeing the largest wave of retail administrations since the height of the recession, insolvency experts are warning that this month’s deadline on 29 September is likely to spark another wave of insolvencies. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Demand-For-Temporary-Staff-To-Remain-Despite-AWR-Introduction.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Demand-For-Temporary-Staff-To-Remain-Despite-AWR-Introduction.aspx Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 The demand for temporary staff in the UK is unlikely to change despite the upcoming introduction of the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), an employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell has suggested. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Manchester-Law-Firm-Recognised-For-Star-Quality-And-Depth-Of-Experience-In-Legal-500.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Manchester-Law-Firm-Recognised-For-Star-Quality-And-Depth-Of-Experience-In-Legal-500.aspx Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 THE MANCHESTER office of national law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has once again performed strongly across both its personal and business teams in the latest edition of leading industry publication Legal 500. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Firm-Tops-Yorkshire-Legal-Charts.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Firm-Tops-Yorkshire-Legal-Charts.aspx Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Yorkshire based Irwin Mitchell has continued its impressive growth, re-affirming its place as a leading national law firm, and securing the number one ranking in six areas of law in the Legal 500; an independent guide published today. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Birmingham-Office-Retains-Top-Ranking-In-Legal500.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Birmingham-Office-Retains-Top-Ranking-In-Legal500.aspx Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 The impressive continued growth of law firm Irwin Mitchell’s Birmingham office has been reflected with more recommendations and rankings than ever in the Legal 500; an independent guide to law published this week. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Celebrates-Growth-As-16-Teams-Rise-Up-Legal-500-Rankings.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Celebrates-Growth-As-16-Teams-Rise-Up-Legal-500-Rankings.aspx Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 The chief executive of Irwin Mitchell has praised the work of its staff after the latest Legal 500 rankings revealed the leading national law firm has enjoyed another outstanding year. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Dale-Farm-Travellers-Dispute-Raises-Numerous-Legal-Issues.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Dale-Farm-Travellers-Dispute-Raises-Numerous-Legal-Issues.aspx Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 The proposed clearance of a group of travellers from Dale Farm in Essex by Basildon Council has attracted worldwide publicity, especially after an injunction was granted delaying the proposed eviction on Monday 19th September 2011. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Figures-Reveal-Continuing-Drop-In-Retail-Sales.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Figures-Reveal-Continuing-Drop-In-Retail-Sales.aspx Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 The fall in retail sales seen in August is likely to continue over the near future, as consumer trends continue to change, an insolvency specialist at Irwin Mitchell has suggested. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Shares-Indian-Trade-Advice.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Shares-Indian-Trade-Advice.aspx Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 International business experts at Yorkshire-based law firm Irwin Mitchell are co-hosting a seminar to advise companies on developing trade links with India. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Far-East-Trek-For-Childrens-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Far-East-Trek-For-Childrens-Charity.aspx Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Sheffield businesses are assisting on a week-long charity mission as they join former England Cricketer Michael Vaughan on his Great Wall of China trek to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Charity. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/South-Yorkshire-Businesses-Receive-Overseas-Trade-Advice.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/South-Yorkshire-Businesses-Receive-Overseas-Trade-Advice.aspx Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 South Yorkshire businesses are being invited to find out how to protect and prepare their business for trading internationally at a special seminar hosted by law firm Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-On-Max-Letting-To-Shell.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-On-Max-Letting-To-Shell.aspx Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell LLP’s Real Estate Team has advised Nick Leslau’s Max Property Group on the letting of Brabazon House at Concord Business Park in South Manchester to Shell U.K. Limited. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Tribunal-Claims-Fall-Brings-Governments-Reform-Proposals-Into-Focus.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Tribunal-Claims-Fall-Brings-Governments-Reform-Proposals-Into-Focus.aspx Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 New figures which show a fall in the number of employment tribunals in the UK have brought the government’s consultation on reforming the system into the spotlight, according to an expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Forms-Alliance-With-UKs-Leading-CEO-Organisation.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Forms-Alliance-With-UKs-Leading-CEO-Organisation.aspx Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Leading chief executive coaching and mentoring organisation, Vistage International, has appointed Irwin Mitchell as a strategic alliance partner in the UK. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Expert-Calls-On-Government-To-Take-Care-On-AWR-Rethink.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Expert-Calls-On-Government-To-Take-Care-On-AWR-Rethink.aspx Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Reports that the government has assessed the potential to ‘water down’ proposed employment law changes could only serve to undermine the proposals in the eyes of many businesses, an expert at Irwin Mitchell has warned. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Boosts-Planning-Team.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Boosts-Planning-Team.aspx Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 National law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has further enhanced its Real Estate practice with the appointment of Holly Trotman to the firm’s Planning team. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Expert-Warns-Of-Environmental-And-Financial-Dangers-Of-Flytipping.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Expert-Warns-Of-Environmental-And-Financial-Dangers-Of-Flytipping.aspx Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 An environmental law specialist at Irwin Mitchell has called for more action to be taken on the issue of fly-tipping, after new research highlighted the financial cost of such activities. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-People-Struggle-To-Make-It-To-Payday.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-People-Struggle-To-Make-It-To-Payday.aspx Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 More people in Yorkshire struggle to make it to payday than those in almost any other region in the UK. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Must-Get-Houses-In-Order-On-Discrimination.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Must-Get-Houses-In-Order-On-Discrimination.aspx Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 An employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell has called on employers to “get their houses in order” on discrimination, following the conclusion of a high-profile tribunal brought on racial grounds. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Floors-2-Go-Enters-Administration-For-Second-Time.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Floors-2-Go-Enters-Administration-For-Second-Time.aspx Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Retail company Floors-2-Go has entered administration for the second time in three years, with more than 50 outlets and 190 job losses expected as a result of the insolvency. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-To-Take-On-Everest-Expedition-To-Raise-Money-For-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-To-Take-On-Everest-Expedition-To-Raise-Money-For-Charity.aspx Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Law firm Irwin Mitchell will take on its most ambitious charity challenge to date, when two members of staff attempt to scale the heights of Mount Everest in a bid to raise money for three charities. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Staycation-The-Holiday-Of-Choice-For-Debt-Conscious-Brits.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Staycation-The-Holiday-Of-Choice-For-Debt-Conscious-Brits.aspx Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Nearly one in four (38%) of the British public is trying (or will try) to spend less on their holiday this year. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/HMRC-Agrees-Tax-Deal-With-Switzerland.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/HMRC-Agrees-Tax-Deal-With-Switzerland.aspx Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 As part of HMRC’s ongoing attempt to tax money held in offshore bank accounts the UK has agreed a deal with the Swiss government which will seek to tax money held in Swiss bank accounts. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Survey-Reveals-Significant-Rise-In-Homeowners-Paying-Off-Mortgage-Arrears.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Survey-Reveals-Significant-Rise-In-Homeowners-Paying-Off-Mortgage-Arrears.aspx Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 UK HOMEOWNERS who have fallen behind with their mortgage payments are now significantly more likely to pay off some or all of their arrears than two years ago - according to the latest research by national law firm Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Fall-In-Time-To-Pay-Agreements-As-Taxman-Gets-Tough.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Fall-In-Time-To-Pay-Agreements-As-Taxman-Gets-Tough.aspx Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 A continued fall in the number of businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber allowed to defer tax payments shows that HMRC is now taking a tougher line with late payers, says insolvency trade body R3. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Scrap-Empty-Rates-Hike.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Scrap-Empty-Rates-Hike.aspx Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell’s Real Estate team is urging developers and landlords to throw their weight behind a new petition to get the government to scrap its empty rates hike. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Specialist-Advises-On-CGI-Share-Deal.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Specialist-Advises-On-CGI-Share-Deal.aspx Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 A corporate law expert at Irwin Mitchell has advised the management team of Congregational & General Insurance (CGI) in relation to its sale of a majority share of its MGA, Integra Insurance Solutions subsidiary (“Integra”). http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Vacant-Shops-Figures-Highlight-Ongoing-Retail-Sector-Problems.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Vacant-Shops-Figures-Highlight-Ongoing-Retail-Sector-Problems.aspx Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 New figures on the growing number vacant shops on high streets across the UK highlight the continuing problems impact on the retail sector, an insolvency expert at Irwin Mitchell has highlighted. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Tiny-Babies-Appeal-Benefits-From-Big-Fund-Raising-Push-By-Birmingham-Solicitors.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Tiny-Babies-Appeal-Benefits-From-Big-Fund-Raising-Push-By-Birmingham-Solicitors.aspx Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 A year of fund raising initiatives by staff from a Birmingham law firm has provided a charity appeal with more than £11,000 worth of vital equipment which will help save the lives of babies from across the West Midlands. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Investigation-Launched-Over-Dumping-Of-Asbestos-Materials.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Investigation-Launched-Over-Dumping-Of-Asbestos-Materials.aspx Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 A waste management legal specialist at Irwin Mitchell has called on businesses to dispose of unwanted goods in the correct manner, after an investigation was launched into the discovery of asbestos dumped in Caerphilly county. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Distressed-Acquisition-Opportunities-Remain-High.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Distressed-Acquisition-Opportunities-Remain-High.aspx Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 The number of opportunities for investors looking to make distressed acquisitions remains high despite a fall in the number of transactions across Yorkshire - according to insolvency Partner at Irwin Mitchell, Andrew Walker. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Expert-Calls-For-Property-Industry-To-Share-Views-on-Squatters.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Expert-Calls-For-Property-Industry-To-Share-Views-on-Squatters.aspx Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 A property litigation expert at Irwin Mitchell is calling for anyone who has been affected by squatters to contribute to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on the matter. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Businesses-Show-Signs-Of-Distress.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Businesses-Show-Signs-Of-Distress.aspx Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 New figures issued by insolvency trade body R3 show that 68 per cent of businesses in the Yorkshire and Humber region are showing at least one sign of distress, a higher rate than any other region outside London. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Warned-Over-Contractual-Agreement-Accuracy.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Warned-Over-Contractual-Agreement-Accuracy.aspx Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 An employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell has called for firms to make every effort to ensure their agreements fully reflect their intentions, following an important Supreme Court judgment. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Expert-Advises-On-Dysons-Sale-Of-Saffil.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Expert-Advises-On-Dysons-Sale-Of-Saffil.aspx Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 A real estate specialist at Irwin Mitchell advised Dyson Group as part of the organisation’s sale of its vehicle parts business Saffil to US firm Unifrax. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Countdown-Begins-For-Employers-To-Get-Olympic-Policies-In-Place.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Countdown-Begins-For-Employers-To-Get-Olympic-Policies-In-Place.aspx Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Employment law experts at Irwin Mitchell have once again called on businesses to introduce workplace measures to ensure they have the necessary manpower when the London 2012 Olympics kick off. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Recruitment-Needs-To-Be-About-Skills-Not-Age.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Recruitment-Needs-To-Be-About-Skills-Not-Age.aspx Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 An employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell has reminded businesses to ensure they base recruitment criteria on a person’s skills rather than age, following the release of new research. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Paves-Way-For-First-Wagamama-In-York.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Paves-Way-For-First-Wagamama-In-York.aspx Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Real estate experts at law firm Irwin Mitchell have helped secure a deal that will see Japanese inspired restaurant chain wagamama open a restaurant in York city centre for the first time. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Expert-Backs-CBIs-Calls-For-Flexibility.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Expert-Backs-CBIs-Calls-For-Flexibility.aspx Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 An employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell has backed a call for greater flexibility in relation to employment law following the issue today of a new report from the CBI. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Insolvency-Figures-For-Mid-Sized-Firms-Unsurprising.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Insolvency-Figures-For-Mid-Sized-Firms-Unsurprising.aspx Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 New figures which have shown that fewer mid-sized firms are falling into administration are not particularly surprising, according to an insolvency specialist at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/R3-Supports-Governments-Plan-To-Increase-The-Bankruptcy-Threshold.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/R3-Supports-Governments-Plan-To-Increase-The-Bankruptcy-Threshold.aspx Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Following the personal insolvency review, R3 has welcomed the Government’s announcement yesterday (19 July) that it planned to consult on increasing the petition debt levels for creditors. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Rebekah-Brooks-Is-She-Protected-From-Giving-Evidence-To-The-Select-Committee.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Rebekah-Brooks-Is-She-Protected-From-Giving-Evidence-To-The-Select-Committee.aspx Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 There has been some speculation following Rebekah Brooks' resignation and later arrest that somehow she will be able to avoid giving at least some evidence at a Parliamentary Select Committee enquiry. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Skiving-Study-Puts-Spotlight-On-Employers-Sickness-Policies.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Skiving-Study-Puts-Spotlight-On-Employers-Sickness-Policies.aspx Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 An employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell has called on businesses to review sickness absence policies after new research suggested more than one in three workers in the UK have admitted to ‘skiving’. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Restrictive-Covenant-Claims-On-The-Up.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Restrictive-Covenant-Claims-On-The-Up.aspx Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 A leading Birmingham-based commercial litigator has reported a significant rise in the number of companies pursuing legal claims against ex-employees for breaching the restrictive covenants within their contracts. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Appoints-New-Member-To-RCG-Team.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Appoints-New-Member-To-RCG-Team.aspx Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Leading law firm Irwin Mitchell has added a new member to its Regulatory & Criminal Investigations Group as assistant solicitor Lesley Goodman joins the team. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Real-Estate-Specialist-Advises-On-South-Yorkshire-Polices-HQ-Deal.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Real-Estate-Specialist-Advises-On-South-Yorkshire-Polices-HQ-Deal.aspx Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 A real estate expert at Irwin Mitchell has helped South Yorkshire Police secure the purchase of its new headquarters by advising on the deal. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Expert-Unsurprised-By-Rise-In-Age-Discrimination-Cases.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Expert-Unsurprised-By-Rise-In-Age-Discrimination-Cases.aspx Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 The significant rise seen in age discrimination cases in England and Wales across the past year follows trends that have been seen in the past, according to an employment law specialist at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Joins-International-Army-Of-17000-Volunteers-For-Give-Gain-Day.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Joins-International-Army-Of-17000-Volunteers-For-Give-Gain-Day.aspx Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Teams of employees from law firm Irwin Mitchell have swapped their usual office roles for a day of volunteering. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Redundancy-Figures-Show-The-Impact-Of-Recession-On-Employers.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Redundancy-Figures-Show-The-Impact-Of-Recession-On-Employers.aspx Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 New figures on redundancy payments demonstrate the very real impact that the current economic climate is taking on many organisations, an employment expert at Irwin Mitchell has warned. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Businesses-Still-Unsure-Of-Bribery-Rules.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Businesses-Still-Unsure-Of-Bribery-Rules.aspx Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Less than half of small to medium sized businesses believe they are compliant with the Bribery Act despite the legislation set to come into force this week (1st July 2011). http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Major-Deal-Paves-Way-For-Construction-Of-New-Town.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Major-Deal-Paves-Way-For-Construction-Of-New-Town.aspx Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell’s Real Estate team has acted for Sheffield property company Hallam Land Management Limited in completing a deal 10-years-in-the-making to enable the construction of a new town in Cranbrook, East Devon. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Funds-New-Best-Friends-For-Adults-With-Disabilities.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Funds-New-Best-Friends-For-Adults-With-Disabilities.aspx Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Two adults with disabilities will soon have greater independence and quality of life thanks to leading law firm Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Partners-With-Guardian-Wealth-Management-To-Offer-Direct-Access-To-Legal-Services.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Partners-With-Guardian-Wealth-Management-To-Offer-Direct-Access-To-Legal-Services.aspx Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Law firm Irwin Mitchell this week launched its partnership with International financial advice group Guardian Wealth Management (GWM) to offer a range of legal services to new and existing clients. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/London-Event-Looks-To-Tip-Scales-Toward-Good-Work-Life-Balance.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/London-Event-Looks-To-Tip-Scales-Toward-Good-Work-Life-Balance.aspx Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Business professionals are set to descend on leading law firm Irwin Mitchell’s London office on Monday 4th July for a free session where achieving a good work life balance in today’s challenging times will be discussed. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/High-Street-Administrations-Highlight-Changing-Consumer-Habits.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/High-Street-Administrations-Highlight-Changing-Consumer-Habits.aspx Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 The recent spate of administrations involving high-street brands demonstrates how changing consumer habits are having an impact on many retailers, according to an insolvency expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Appoints-New-Regional-Managing-Partner-For-Leeds.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Appoints-New-Regional-Managing-Partner-For-Leeds.aspx Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 THE LEEDS office of national law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has appointed Nick Bates as its new Regional Managing Partner as part of ongoing plans to be recognised as a leading Full Service legal firm. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Supports-Bristol-Zoos-175th-Anniversary-With-Life-Size-Gorilla-Irwin.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Supports-Bristol-Zoos-175th-Anniversary-With-Life-Size-Gorilla-Irwin.aspx Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Bristol based Irwin Mitchell Solicitors will be joining in the fun when their very own life-sized gorilla ‘Irwin’ is unveiled as part of the public art event Wow! Gorillas which will see life size ape statues take over the streets of Bristol. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Winter-Weather-Set-To-Send-Cold-Blast-Through-Retail-Sector.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Winter-Weather-Set-To-Send-Cold-Blast-Through-Retail-Sector.aspx Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 The extreme weather that hit the UK earlier this year may just be a distant memory, but as the summer starts to warm up, insolvency experts are warning that the big freeze might still have something nasty in store for the retail sector. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Primary-Pupils-Rewarded-For-High-Attendance.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Primary-Pupils-Rewarded-For-High-Attendance.aspx Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Pupils at Emmaus Catholic and Church of England Primary School have been rewarded for their high attendance over the past term, thanks to a donation by law firm Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/650-Million-Worth-Of-Time-To-Pay-Arrangements-Are-Failing.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/650-Million-Worth-Of-Time-To-Pay-Arrangements-Are-Failing.aspx Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Recent ‘Time to Pay’ figures show that arrangements totalling £650 million remain unpaid. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Another-MTIC-Fraud-Success-For-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Another-MTIC-Fraud-Success-For-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Criminal investigation specialist John Milner of Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, instructing Mukul Chawla QC and Alexandra Healy QC, has successfully concluded the defence of a man charged with conspiracy to cheat the public revenue of some £180 million. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Expert-Warns-Firms-Of-Risky-Agency-Worker-Strategy.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Expert-Warns-Firms-Of-Risky-Agency-Worker-Strategy.aspx Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Businesses have been warned to take great care after concerns were raised about the number of firms looking to limit the amount of time agency workers stay in positions in order to avoid giving them certain rights. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Boosts-Real-Estate-Team-With-Eversheds-Regional-Head-Of-Property-Tax.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Boosts-Real-Estate-Team-With-Eversheds-Regional-Head-Of-Property-Tax.aspx Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 NATIONAL law firm, Irwin Mitchell, is continuing in its bid to become one of the leading real estate teams in the UK with the appointment of Alex Barnes as property tax advisory partner. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Client-For-Irwin-Mitchell-Real-Estate.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Client-For-Irwin-Mitchell-Real-Estate.aspx Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell's real estate team has advised new client OCS Group on the acquisition of a new UK head office building in Crawley, Sussex. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Sheffield-Lawyers-Vow-To-Walk-100km-In-24-Hours.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Sheffield-Lawyers-Vow-To-Walk-100km-In-24-Hours.aspx Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Five legal eagles from Sheffield are preparing to trek 100km from London to Brighton – to raise money for a charity dedicated to supporting blind and visually impaired ex-Servicemen and women. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Solicitors-Offer-Career-Advice-To-Coventrys-Budding-Legal-Eagles.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Solicitors-Offer-Career-Advice-To-Coventrys-Budding-Legal-Eagles.aspx Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 A leading national law firm is offering Coventry youngsters the chance to find out more about life as a modern day solicitor, when it brings its Careers Roadshow to schools in the West Midlands. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Highest-Number-Of-People-In-Financial-Distress-In-Yorkshire.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Highest-Number-Of-People-In-Financial-Distress-In-Yorkshire.aspx Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 The number of people in the UK experiencing financial distress has increased to the highest level recorded by R3’s Personal Debt Snapshot. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Surfs-To-Silver-In-BITC-Social-Responsibility-Rankings.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Surfs-To-Silver-In-BITC-Social-Responsibility-Rankings.aspx Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Senior partners at Irwin Mitchell have hailed the national law firm’s achievement in being named alongside some of the biggest businesses in the country for its commitment to social responsibility in a prestigious league table. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Changes-To-Pre-Packs-Could-Increase-Transparency-But-May-Lead-To-Increase-In-Liquidations.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Changes-To-Pre-Packs-Could-Increase-Transparency-But-May-Lead-To-Increase-In-Liquidations.aspx Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 Government proposals announced today introducing a three day notice period for pre-pack sales to connected parties could mean unsecured creditors lose out, as more businesses are liquidated instead of pre-packed. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Client-For-Irwin-Mitchells-Corporate-Department.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Client-For-Irwin-Mitchells-Corporate-Department.aspx Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell’s Corporate team has advised the management team of Fired Earth in acquiring a 28% stake in the company. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-BL-Gazeley-JV-On-Sale-To-Harrods.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-BL-Gazeley-JV-On-Sale-To-Harrods.aspx Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell's real estate team has advised Colthrop Mill, a joint venture between British Land and Gazeley, on the sale of a 23,825 sq ft logistics centre at G Park, Thames Valley, Thatcham to luxury retailer Harrods Limited. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-Pattonair-On-1458m-Management-Buy-Out.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-Pattonair-On-1458m-Management-Buy-Out.aspx Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell's corporate department has advised the management team of Pattonair, the supply chain business, in respect of its MBO from its parent aerospace firm Umeco plc, for £145.8 million. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Reveal-Support-For-Use-Of-Mediation.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Reveal-Support-For-Use-Of-Mediation.aspx Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 A recent survey, conducted by Xpert HR, has found that over three-quarters of all the employers surveyed believe mediation and other third party interventions can reduce the number of tribunal claims they face. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Concern-For-Yorkshire-Businesses-Pensions.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Concern-For-Yorkshire-Businesses-Pensions.aspx Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 A leading Pensions expert says Yorkshire businesses could be caught out by new laws after a survey revealed that most are under prepared for upcoming changes in legislation. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Boosts-Technology-And-Outsourcing-Capability.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Boosts-Technology-And-Outsourcing-Capability.aspx Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 National law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has boosted its Business Services team with the appointment of Mark Neale as an Associate. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Prison-Sentence-Demonstrates-Importance-of-Proper-Waste-Management.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Prison-Sentence-Demonstrates-Importance-of-Proper-Waste-Management.aspx Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 The sentence handed down to a businessman who failed to adhere to environmental law in relation to waste management demonstrates the importance of complying with environmental legislation, an expert at Irwin Mitchell has outlined. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Celebrates-1st-Anniverary-In-Bristol-With-West-Country-Themed-Party.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Celebrates-1st-Anniverary-In-Bristol-With-West-Country-Themed-Party.aspx Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 Guests who gathered to celebrate the first year anniversary of leading law firm Irwin Mitchell’s Bristol office received a warm West Country welcome (last night). http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Eight-Partnership-Promotions-At-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Eight-Partnership-Promotions-At-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 IRWIN Mitchell today announced that seven solicitors, six of them women, and a further female non-lawyer will all be promoted to Partnership status at the leading national firm from next month. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Deal-Saves-Jobs-At-Award-Winning-Pie-Producer.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Deal-Saves-Jobs-At-Award-Winning-Pie-Producer.aspx Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 Seventeen jobs have been saved at award winning Huddersfield food producer Andrew Jones Pies, thanks to a recovery package. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Much-To-Ponder-On-Governments-Employment-Law-Review-Plans.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Much-To-Ponder-On-Governments-Employment-Law-Review-Plans.aspx Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 Employers have been warned they will have “much to ponder” following the government’s announcement that it is reviewing employment legislation including compensation for discrimination and redundancy rules. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Charities-Speak-Out-On-Work-Capability-Assessment.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Charities-Speak-Out-On-Work-Capability-Assessment.aspx Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 A range of third sector bodies across the UK have joined forces to put forward recommendations on how the capability of workers is assessed under new sickness benefit tests. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Property-Litigation-Appointment-At-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Property-Litigation-Appointment-At-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 Leading national law firm Irwin Mitchell announces a further major appointment to its London office with the appointment of Sue Wilson as a Property Litigation Consultant. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/More-Businesses-Believe-Banks-To-Be-Unsupportive.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/More-Businesses-Believe-Banks-To-Be-Unsupportive.aspx Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 The number of businesses which believe that banks are being unsupportive has increased, according to insolvency trade body R3’s Business Distress Index. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Gets-Packing-In-Support-Of-Hearing-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Gets-Packing-In-Support-Of-Hearing-Charity.aspx Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 A team of solicitors from the Birmingham office of law firm Irwin Mitchell joined forces with a national hearing charity to help raise money for a special sensory garden for deaf and deafblind residents at a Walsall care home. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Hosts-Hearing-Charitys-30th-Birthday-Party.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Hosts-Hearing-Charitys-30th-Birthday-Party.aspx Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 The workplace injury team from the Birmingham office of Irwin Mitchell solicitors played host to a 30th birthday party on behalf of a local hearing charity. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Provides-Foundations-For-Successful-Development-Deal.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Provides-Foundations-For-Successful-Development-Deal.aspx Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 The Real Estate team at law firm Irwin Mitchell has recently completed a deal for a South Yorkshire developer to pre-let an 80,000 sq ft building, having also acted for the developer on all other properties on the site – a designated enterprise zone. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Rise-In-Workplace-Conflict-Resolution-Unsurprising.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Rise-In-Workplace-Conflict-Resolution-Unsurprising.aspx Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 The increase in the amount of time businesses spend on resolving conflicts in the workplace should not be viewed as a surprise, according to an employment law specialist at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/R3-Comments-On-Latest-Insolvency-Figures.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/R3-Comments-On-Latest-Insolvency-Figures.aspx Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 Andrew Walker, chair of R3 in Yorkshire and partner at Irwin Mitchell, comments on the latest figures. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Focus-Administration-A-Reminder-Of-Company-Distress.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Focus-Administration-A-Reminder-Of-Company-Distress.aspx Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 An insolvency expert at Irwin Mitchell has warned that Focus DIY’s announcement it is going into administration is “a timely reminder” of the difficult economic conditions which firms are continuing to contend with. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-BIS-On-Agency-Workers-Guidelines.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-BIS-On-Agency-Workers-Guidelines.aspx Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 Leading national law firm Irwin Mitchell’s Employment Group is advising the Department of Business Information and Systems (BIS) on the content of its Guidance for the implementation of the Agency Workers Regulations. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Expert-Study-Shows-Benefits-Of-Tackling-Sickness.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Expert-Study-Shows-Benefits-Of-Tackling-Sickness.aspx Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 Research which shows the number of sick days being taken by workers in the UK has fallen demonstrates how firms are benefitting from policies and procedures designed to tackle the issue of absence, according to an employment expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Northern-Businesses-Show-Greater-Signs-Of-Distress-With-More-Pay-Cuts-And-Cash-Flow-Difficulties.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Northern-Businesses-Show-Greater-Signs-Of-Distress-With-More-Pay-Cuts-And-Cash-Flow-Difficulties.aspx Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 Levels of business distress continue to be higher in the North, according to the third wave of insolvency trade body R3’s Business Distress Index. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Efforts-To-Combat-Illegal-Waste-Sites-Must-Continue.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Efforts-To-Combat-Illegal-Waste-Sites-Must-Continue.aspx Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 Figures released by the Environment Agency highlight that efforts must continue to tackle the issue of illegal waste sites across England and Wales, an expert at Irwin Mitchell has suggested. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Announces-Intention-To-Restructure-As-A-Licensed-ABS-And-Seek-External-Finance.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Announces-Intention-To-Restructure-As-A-Licensed-ABS-And-Seek-External-Finance.aspx Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell LLP announces its intention to take advantage of the provisions of the Legal Services Act to restructure the partnership as an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) and, in due course, seek external capital to further its growth plans. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Welcomes-Back-Senior-Commercial-Property-Consultant.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Welcomes-Back-Senior-Commercial-Property-Consultant.aspx Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 Leading law firm Irwin Mitchell has welcomed back former partner at the firm and leading commercial property lawyer Martyn Holland as a Consultant in the Real Estate team. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Team-Flying-High-With-New-Deal.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Team-Flying-High-With-New-Deal.aspx Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 The Corporate team at leading law firm Irwin Mitchell has been instrumental as sole advisors in securing a deal for an independent petroleum company to provide fuel at Heathrow airport. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-On-Their-Marks-To-Run-10K-For-MS-Therapy-Centre.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-On-Their-Marks-To-Run-10K-For-MS-Therapy-Centre.aspx Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 A firm of Bristol solicitors is getting ready to run 10K to raise hundreds of pounds for the MS Therapy Centre in Nailsea, as part of a year of fundraising events. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-Blue-Inc-On-Acquisition-Of-Officers-Club-Stores.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-Blue-Inc-On-Acquisition-Of-Officers-Club-Stores.aspx Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell has advised Blue Inc, the fast growing fashion retailer on the acquisition of 46 stores from Officers Club, the menswear retailer that went into administration on 29th March 2011. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Time-Running-Out-On-Royal-Wedding-Leave-Plans.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Time-Running-Out-On-Royal-Wedding-Leave-Plans.aspx Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 Employers need to ensure that their staff are fully aware of what days they have off as leave as the upcoming deluge of public holidays draws closer, an expert at Irwin Mitchell has warned. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Jones-V-Kaney-Expert-Immunity-Is-Abolished.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Jones-V-Kaney-Expert-Immunity-Is-Abolished.aspx Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 Last week, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in the case of Jones v Kaney which abolished the immunity from liability in negligence previously enjoyed by expert witnesses. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Sheffield-Teenager-To-Compete-In-International-Lacrosse-Tournament.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Sheffield-Teenager-To-Compete-In-International-Lacrosse-Tournament.aspx Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 A Sheffield teenager will have the opportunity to join the best lacrosse players in the country on a trip to the USA, after law firm Irwin Mitchell upheld its longstanding commitment to sport in the city by donating his tournament fees. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/No-Way-To-Predict-Paternity-Leave-Rules-Impact.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/No-Way-To-Predict-Paternity-Leave-Rules-Impact.aspx Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 An employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell has raised doubts over the potential impact that new paternity leave rules allowing men more time off work to spend with their newborn or adopted children will have on many firms. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/DRA-Abolition-Comes-Into-Effect.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/DRA-Abolition-Comes-Into-Effect.aspx Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 An employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell has urged businesses to review their retirement procedures as changes to regulations in the area come into force today (April 6th). http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Builds-Business-Offering-with-Full-Advocacy-Capability.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Builds-Business-Offering-with-Full-Advocacy-Capability.aspx Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 Birmingham based lawyer, David Egan, has become one of only a handful of corporate criminal lawyers to be awarded the prestigious Higher Rights Criminal Advocacy qualification by the College of Law. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Insolvency-Expert-Cautious-On-Pre-Pack-Rule-Changes.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Insolvency-Expert-Cautious-On-Pre-Pack-Rule-Changes.aspx Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 New changes to government rules on pre-pack sales have been given a cautious welcome by an insolvency expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/HMRC-Issue-Final-Warning-On-Offshore-Non-Compliance.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/HMRC-Issue-Final-Warning-On-Offshore-Non-Compliance.aspx Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 A final warning has been issued to those with offshore assets not disclosed to HMRC, who will now face increased penalties for non-compliance. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Charities-Need-To-Know-Regulations-As-Financial-Climate-Begins-To-Bite.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Charities-Need-To-Know-Regulations-As-Financial-Climate-Begins-To-Bite.aspx Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Third sector organisations across the UK have been urged by an expert at Irwin Mitchell to improve their understanding of employment regulations as the economic climate starts to take a real toll on their services. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Supports-StartUp-Britain-Project.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Supports-StartUp-Britain-Project.aspx Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell has announced it is supporting the private sector’s new flagship business growth scheme, ‘Startup Britain’, by being one of the founding sponsors and legal advisers to the initiative. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Lawyer-Questions-Validity-Of-Bribery-Act-Guidance.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Lawyer-Questions-Validity-Of-Bribery-Act-Guidance.aspx Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 A leading business lawyer at Irwin Mitchell has raised major concerns over how useful new guidance released by the Ministry of Justice in relation to the Bribery Act will prove to both firms in the UK and abroad. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Team-Take-On-7-Pools-Run-To-Raise-Funds-For-Norman-Laud-Association.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Team-Take-On-7-Pools-Run-To-Raise-Funds-For-Norman-Laud-Association.aspx Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 A team of lawyers from Irwin Mitchell took part in the 7 Pools Run on Sunday to help raise money for Sutton Coldfield’s Norman Laud Association, providing respite care and quality nursery provision to children and young adults with special needs. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyer-Warns-Of-Tense-Time-For-Tenants-And-Landlords-Ahead-Of-Quarter-Day.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyer-Warns-Of-Tense-Time-For-Tenants-And-Landlords-Ahead-Of-Quarter-Day.aspx Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 The upcoming quarter day will prove a nervous time for both tenants and landlords of commercial properties, according to a leading property litigation lawyer. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Plans-To-Cut-Red-Tape-Must-Balance-Business-Needs-And-Employee-Protection.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Plans-To-Cut-Red-Tape-Must-Balance-Business-Needs-And-Employee-Protection.aspx Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 An employment law specialist at Irwin Mitchell has welcomed the government’s plans to review a number of business regulations - but warned that ministers could face problems when addressing the issue. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Employees-Volunteer-For-Young-Enterprise-Scheme.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Employees-Volunteer-For-Young-Enterprise-Scheme.aspx Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Volunteers from law firm Irwin Mitchell have been teaching economics classes at Bingley Grammar School in Bradford as part of a scheme run by the Young Enterprise Education Programme. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Survey-Reveals-Concerns-Over-Employment-Law-Changes.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Survey-Reveals-Concerns-Over-Employment-Law-Changes.aspx Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 A leading employment lawyer says a recent survey of Yorkshire businesses is further proof that bosses are becoming increasing concerned by the multitude of recent and upcoming changes to legislation. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Now-Is-The-Time-To-Consider-Olympic-Policies.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Now-Is-The-Time-To-Consider-Olympic-Policies.aspx Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Businesses across the UK have been urged by an employment expert at Irwin Mitchell to start thinking now about the impact that the London Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 could have on their organisations. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Commercial-Property-Dispute-Increase-Inevitable.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Commercial-Property-Dispute-Increase-Inevitable.aspx Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Latest figures which show a rise in commercial property disputes will not be a surprise to many in the sector, a litigation specialist at Irwin Mitchell has suggested. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Appoints-News-Head-Of-Risk.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Appoints-News-Head-Of-Risk.aspx Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Leading national law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has appointed Sue Weatherson as its new Director of Risk and Compliance. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyers-Raise-Heat-In-The-Name-Of-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyers-Raise-Heat-In-The-Name-Of-Charity.aspx Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Glasgow lawyers turned up the heat for a city kids’ charity as they hosted a Japanese-themed fundraising New Year party – over two months late. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-To-Support-The-Leeds-Childrens-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-To-Support-The-Leeds-Childrens-Charity.aspx Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 The Leeds office of law firm Irwin Mitchell has announced ‘The Leeds Children’s Charity’ as its new charity of the year at its annual Chinese dinner. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Ballot-Ruling-Changes-Strike-Landscape-For-Employers.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Ballot-Ruling-Changes-Strike-Landscape-For-Employers.aspx Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 An employment expert at Irwin Mitchell has stated that a landmark ruling over faults in the organisation of strike balloting looks set to increase the difficulty for employers to prevent action. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Continues-Business-Growth-With-New-Head-Of-Employment.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Continues-Business-Growth-With-New-Head-Of-Employment.aspx Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Ambitious national law firm Irwin Mitchell has made another high profile appointment to its business advisory team with the announcement that Partner Tom Flanagan is joining the firm as its Head of Employment. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Tribunal-Claims-Figures-Highlight-Reasons-For-Consultation.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Tribunal-Claims-Figures-Highlight-Reasons-For-Consultation.aspx Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 The record number of Employment Tribunal claims made across 2009-10 demonstrates why there is a keenness to reassess current regulations in the area, an expert at Irwin Mitchell has suggested. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Citizens-Advice-Bureau-Welcomes-Irwin-Mitchell-Support.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Citizens-Advice-Bureau-Welcomes-Irwin-Mitchell-Support.aspx Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 The South East Sheffield Citizens Advice Bureau (SESCAB) has received a welcome boost from Irwin Mitchell after the law firm donated £1,000 to support the charity. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leading-UK-Charity-Opens-Its-Doors-To-Local-Parents.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leading-UK-Charity-Opens-Its-Doors-To-Local-Parents.aspx Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 A leading Birmingham charity is throwing open its doors next month to raise awareness of its work with disabled children. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Real-Estate-Client-For-Irwin-Mitchell-Gazeley-Pre-Let-And-Sale-At-Enfield.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Real-Estate-Client-For-Irwin-Mitchell-Gazeley-Pre-Let-And-Sale-At-Enfield.aspx Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell’s new City based Real Estate team has acted for Gazeley UK Limited on the forward sale of Unit 1, G Park, Enfield to registered charity Christian Vision. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/DRA-Confusion-Concerns-Need-To-Be-Addressed.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/DRA-Confusion-Concerns-Need-To-Be-Addressed.aspx Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 The government should do everything it can to address concerns raised about the abolition of the default retirement age, an employment specialist at Irwin Mitchell has urged. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Vacancy-Rates-Research-Demonstrates-Empty-Rates-Impact.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Vacancy-Rates-Research-Demonstrates-Empty-Rates-Impact.aspx Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 New research highlighting the number of empty shops on high streets across Britain demonstrates the continuing impact that the burden of paying rates on empty properties is having on many landlords, according to a property expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-On-Auto-Windscreens-Administration.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Advises-On-Auto-Windscreens-Administration.aspx Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 Chris Jones, insolvency partner at the Manchester office of national law firm Irwin Mitchell, advised the management team at Auto Windscreens on its restructuring options ahead of the decision to place the company into administration this week. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Landlords-Must-Not-Ignore-Consultation-Procedures.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Landlords-Must-Not-Ignore-Consultation-Procedures.aspx Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 A Court of Appeal ruling has highlighted just why it is so important for landlords to ensure they comply with all legal requirements, according to a property litigation expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Bristol-Lawyers-Pledge-To-Support-New-MS-Therapy-Centre.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Bristol-Lawyers-Pledge-To-Support-New-MS-Therapy-Centre.aspx Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 A South West law firm has pledged to support an independent local charity which is attempting to raise more than £1.5 million to fund a new therapy centre. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/CAVENDISH-CANCER-CARE-RECEIVES-£50K-BOOST-FROM-IRWIN-MITCHELL.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/CAVENDISH-CANCER-CARE-RECEIVES-£50K-BOOST-FROM-IRWIN-MITCHELL.aspx Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 Sheffield charity Cavendish Cancer Care has received a huge cash boost after law firm Irwin Mitchell handed over a total donation of £50,000. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Paul-Firth-Set-To-Join-Irwin-Mitchells-Business-Team.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Paul-Firth-Set-To-Join-Irwin-Mitchells-Business-Team.aspx Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 Ambitious Sheffield-based law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has once again signalled its intention to be recognised as a leading firm in the corporate market place following the appointment of one of Yorkshire’s highest profile commercial lawyers. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Planning-Changes-Could-Have-Economic-Knock-On-Effect.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Planning-Changes-Could-Have-Economic-Knock-On-Effect.aspx Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 The Institute of Directors’ decision to highlight planning as an area which could provide major economic growth in the coming years has been welcomed by an expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyer-Less-Sickies-Expected-On-National-Sickie-Day.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyer-Less-Sickies-Expected-On-National-Sickie-Day.aspx Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 An employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell says employees worrying about their job security will mean the traditional ‘National Sickie Day’, when businesses see the most absenteeism, may not follow the usual pattern in 2011. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Bribery-Act-Delayed-Again.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Bribery-Act-Delayed-Again.aspx Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 The implementation of the Bribery Act 2010 looks set to be hit by a further delay, according to widespread reports. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/St-Joan-Of-Arc-Sings-For-Suppers.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/St-Joan-Of-Arc-Sings-For-Suppers.aspx Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 A charity providing international aid to children in some of the world’s poorest countries has received a welcome boost from a group of musical Glasgow schoolchildren. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Treats-Families-From-Local-Charities-To-Theatre-Party.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Treats-Families-From-Local-Charities-To-Theatre-Party.aspx Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 Children from a range of local charities enjoyed a Theatre party at the West Yorkshire Playhouse last month after being invited by law firm Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Named-In-Top-100-Uk-Firms-By-Equality-Campaigners-Stonewall.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Named-In-Top-100-Uk-Firms-By-Equality-Campaigners-Stonewall.aspx Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 Senior partners in Irwin Mitchell have hailed the firm’s success in being named in the Top 100 UK companies for equality in the workplace by a leading campaign group. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Business-Lawyer-Casts-Doubt-Over-Bribery-Act-Review.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Business-Lawyer-Casts-Doubt-Over-Bribery-Act-Review.aspx Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 The government is unlikely to make wholesale changes to the Bribery Act once its upcoming review of the legislation is completed, according to a leading business lawyer at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Lawyer-Named-In-Prestigious-Guide-To-Top-100-Lawyers-In-UK.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Lawyer-Named-In-Prestigious-Guide-To-Top-100-Lawyers-In-UK.aspx Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 A respected Yorkshire lawyer has been recognised as one of the leaders in his field after being named as one of the top 100 figures in the legal profession. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Companies-Must-Think-Ahead-On-Retirement-Age.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Companies-Must-Think-Ahead-On-Retirement-Age.aspx Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 Businesses must begin the process of assessing how the Government’s changes to the national ‘default’ retirement age of 65 will affect them, an employment lawyer at leading national law firm Irwin Mitchell has advised. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lessons-Must-Be-To-Learnt-From-Countryfile-Tribunal.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lessons-Must-Be-To-Learnt-From-Countryfile-Tribunal.aspx Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 An employment expert at Irwin Mitchell has called on all businesses to reduce their chances of facing tribunals by closely examining the case of former Countryfile presenter Miriam O’Reilly. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Freedom-Of-Information-Changes-Could-Impact-On-Businesses.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Freedom-Of-Information-Changes-Could-Impact-On-Businesses.aspx Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 Businesses could face adverse effects if new proposals to bring more organisations into the Freedom Of Information Act get the green light, an expert at Irwin Mitchell has suggested. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Tribunal-Fee-Proposals-Must-Strike-A-Balance.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Tribunal-Fee-Proposals-Must-Strike-A-Balance.aspx Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 An employment lawyer at Irwin Mitchell has warned that a delicate balance needs to be struck if fees are to be introduced for those who are pursuing tribunal claims against employers. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Incinerator-Debate-Highlights-Growing-Interest-In-Environment.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Incinerator-Debate-Highlights-Growing-Interest-In-Environment.aspx Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 A lawyer at Irwin Mitchell has claimed that a major campaign against the construction of around 80 new waste incinerators highlights how environmental issues are rising up both the social and business agenda. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Empty-Rate-Relief-Decision-Will-Hit-Landlords.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Empty-Rate-Relief-Decision-Will-Hit-Landlords.aspx Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 The approach that landlords take towards tenants who are struggling to meet rent payments may change when empty rates relief on small commercial properties is abolished, a lawyer at Irwin Mitchell has suggested. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Businesses-Warned-Over-Unfair-Dismissal-Claim-Changes.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Businesses-Warned-Over-Unfair-Dismissal-Claim-Changes.aspx Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Companies have been warned by an employment lawyer at Irwin Mitchell that changes to the maximum amount which can be awarded in unfair dismissal cases could have a significant financial impact on their bottom line if they fail to adhere to legislation. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Enforcement-Powers-From-4-January-2011.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Enforcement-Powers-From-4-January-2011.aspx Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 New Enforcement Powers (Civil Sanctions) From 4 January 2011 http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyer-Welcomes-CBIs-Stance-On-Default-Retirement-Age.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyer-Welcomes-CBIs-Stance-On-Default-Retirement-Age.aspx Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 The Confederation of British Industry’s call for more clarity on what the future will hold following the scrapping of the default retirement age (DRA) has been welcomed by an employment expert at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Warned-Over-Increased-Risk-Of-Discrimination-Claims-On-Festive-Friday.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Warned-Over-Increased-Risk-Of-Discrimination-Claims-On-Festive-Friday.aspx Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 A leading employment lawyer is warning businesses to beware of ‘Festive Friday’ discrimination claims as businesses are most likely to put themselves at risk of employment law claims at the end of this week. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Maternity-Leave-Plan-Rejection-Not-The-End-Of-The-Line.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Maternity-Leave-Plan-Rejection-Not-The-End-Of-The-Line.aspx Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 The rejection of new proposals to extend maternity leave at full pay to 20 weeks is just the start of the debate around potential changes, an employment law expert at Irwin Mitchell has suggested. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/All-Firms-Could-Face-Data-Protection-Fines.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/All-Firms-Could-Face-Data-Protection-Fines.aspx Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 The first fines handed out by the Information Commissioner highlight how all firms and organisations are potentially at risk of falling foul of the authorities, a lawyer at Irwin Mitchell has suggested. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Birmingham-Lawyer-Helps-Make-Deserving-Youngsters-Disney-Dreams-Come-True.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Birmingham-Lawyer-Helps-Make-Deserving-Youngsters-Disney-Dreams-Come-True.aspx Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 A Birmingham solicitor took time out from court hearings and casework to help a children’s charity make dreams come true for a group of youngsters battling life threatening illness. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Wellington-Place-Gets-Into-The-Festive-Spirit-In-Aid-Of-SNAPS.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Wellington-Place-Gets-Into-The-Festive-Spirit-In-Aid-Of-SNAPS.aspx Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell’s Leeds office is proud to be hosting the “Wellington Place Grand Christmas Light Switch On” next week in aid of a local special needs support charity. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Big-Quiz-Raises-Cash-For-Local-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Big-Quiz-Raises-Cash-For-Local-Charity.aspx Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Staff from the Midlands’ office of law firm Irwin Mitchell competed against teams from around Britain, testing their brain power in the firm’s annual inter-office ‘Big Quiz.’ http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Experian-Research-Suggests-Fall-In-Insolvencies.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Experian-Research-Suggests-Fall-In-Insolvencies.aspx Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 The number of businesses entering insolvency in the UK fell during October when compared to statistics from 12 months ago, new figures have suggested. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Expotel-Acquisition-Creates-Uk-Top-5-Events-Agency.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Expotel-Acquisition-Creates-Uk-Top-5-Events-Agency.aspx Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Expotel, which has a base in Leeds, has announced the acquisition of Venues Event Management, the highly regarded conference and event management services agency. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Puts-Best-Foot-Forward-For-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Puts-Best-Foot-Forward-For-Charity.aspx Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 A team of solicitors from the Midlands’ offices of law firm, Irwin Mitchell, took part in the recent 2010 Community Walk for Wellbeing. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Lawyer-Firms-Must-Be-Upfront-About-Social-Media.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Lawyer-Firms-Must-Be-Upfront-About-Social-Media.aspx Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 A leading employment lawyer at Irwin Mitchell is warning businesses to ensure their social media policies are clearly communicated to staff to avoid being dragged into unfair dismissal claims. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Supports-National-Pro-Bono-Week.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Supports-National-Pro-Bono-Week.aspx Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Solicitors from the Midlands’ offices of law firm Irwin Mitchell are playing their part in National Pro Bono Week, by giving of their time and expertise at a series of events. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Makes-Second-Major-Real-Estate-Hire-In-Six-Weeks.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Makes-Second-Major-Real-Estate-Hire-In-Six-Weeks.aspx Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 TWELVE more lawyers have joined Irwin Mitchell’s new real estate team in London along with four support staff. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Insolvency-Stats-May-Not-Tell-The-Whole-Story.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Insolvency-Stats-May-Not-Tell-The-Whole-Story.aspx Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Today’s announcement that the number of company insolvencies in England & Wales has fallen doesn’t tell the true story, according to a corporate recovery partner at Irwin Mitchell. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Expert-Calls-On-Employers-To-Take-Care-With-Smoking-Break-Rules.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Expert-Calls-On-Employers-To-Take-Care-With-Smoking-Break-Rules.aspx Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Employers have been urged by a lawyer to ensure they have the right policies in place when introducing new rules on their staff. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Retains-Top-Position-In-Chambers-UK-Rankings.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Retains-Top-Position-In-Chambers-UK-Rankings.aspx Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 The Midlands’ offices of law firm Irwin Mitchell are the subject of unstinting praise in Chambers UK: A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Expands-Regulatory-Team-In-The-North.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Expands-Regulatory-Team-In-The-North.aspx Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Law firm Irwin Mitchell has added to its renowned northern Regulatory & Criminal Investigations Group (RCG) by appointing a new Senior Associate to work across the Sheffield and Manchester offices. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Manufacturing-Sector-Experience-Brings-Deal-Success.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Manufacturing-Sector-Experience-Brings-Deal-Success.aspx Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell’s corporate team has drawn on its significant manufacturing experience to conclude a successful deal for Yorkshire based AES Engineering Limited to acquire Bedford-based, Ceetak Engineering Group. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyer-Welcomes-Air-Ambulances-Decade-In-The-Sky.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyer-Welcomes-Air-Ambulances-Decade-In-The-Sky.aspx Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 A lawyer from Irwin Mitchell’s Leeds office has joined a number of organisations in celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Meerkat-Has-Animal-Attraction-At-Childrens-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Meerkat-Has-Animal-Attraction-At-Childrens-Charity.aspx Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Law firm, Irwin Mitchell, proved that ‘working with children and animals’ can be a successful combination, when it hosted its third annual party for The Foundation for Conductive Education recently. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leading-Family-Lawyer-Alison-Hawes-To-Join-Irwin-Mitchell-In-Bristol.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leading-Family-Lawyer-Alison-Hawes-To-Join-Irwin-Mitchell-In-Bristol.aspx Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell is to continue the expansion of its new Bristol office by bringing in a highly regarded lawyer to head up a new family team in the South West. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leading-National-Law-Firm-Opens-Leicester-Consulting-Office.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leading-National-Law-Firm-Opens-Leicester-Consulting-Office.aspx Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 National law firm Irwin Mitchell has opened a consulting office in Leicester to help service its growing East Midlands client base. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Team-Grows-At-Irwin-Mitchells-Yorkshire-Offices.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employment-Team-Grows-At-Irwin-Mitchells-Yorkshire-Offices.aspx Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Law firm Irwin Mitchell’s business and private client team in Yorkshire continues to expand with the addition of Samantha Clark as Associate and Kelly Pattison as Solicitor in the Employment team. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Major-Real-Estate-Hire-For-Irwin-Mitchell-As-Strategic-Growth-Plan-Gathers-Pace.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Major-Real-Estate-Hire-For-Irwin-Mitchell-As-Strategic-Growth-Plan-Gathers-Pace.aspx Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Leading national law firm Irwin Mitchell has announced one of its most impressive high profile hires to date with the recruitment of one of the most respected real estate lawyers in London, along with key members of his team. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Madrid-Acquisition-For-Irwin-Mitchell-As-International-Strategy-Moves-Forward.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Madrid-Acquisition-For-Irwin-Mitchell-As-International-Strategy-Moves-Forward.aspx Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 LEADING national law firm Irwin Mitchell has signalled its intention to step up its international expansion strategy with the announcement of the acquisition of a respected Spanish law firm, including the country’s leading expert in Data Protection Law. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Retains-Top-Ranking-In-Legal-500.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Retains-Top-Ranking-In-Legal-500.aspx Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Law firm Irwin Mitchell’s Birmingham office’s impressive growth has been reflected with more recommendations and rankings than ever in the Legal 500; an independent guide to law published this week. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Top-Of-The-Yorkshire-Legal-Charts.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Top-Of-The-Yorkshire-Legal-Charts.aspx Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Yorkshire based Irwin Mitchell has cemented its place as a leading national law firm, securing the number one ranking in five areas of law in the Legal 500; an independent guide published today. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Best-Ever-Legal-500-Results-For-Growing-Law-Firm.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Best-Ever-Legal-500-Results-For-Growing-Law-Firm.aspx Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Law firm Irwin Mitchell’s impressive growth in Manchester has been reflected with more recommendations and rankings than ever in the Legal 500; an independent guide to law published this week. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/On-Track-For-Fundraising-Success.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/On-Track-For-Fundraising-Success.aspx Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 A group of Glasgow lawyers are swapping the courts for the track, as they are taking part in a sponsored run to raise money for a vital Scottish health service. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Firm’s-Growth-Continues-As-18-Irwin-Mitchell-Teams-Improve-Legal-500-Rankings.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Firm’s-Growth-Continues-As-18-Irwin-Mitchell-Teams-Improve-Legal-500-Rankings.aspx Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Firm’s Growth Continues As 18 Irwin Mitchell Teams Improve Legal 500 Rankings http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Donates-800-Shoes-To-Childrens-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Donates-800-Shoes-To-Childrens-Charity.aspx Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Staff from law firm Irwin Mitchell have raided their wardrobes to donate almost 800 pairs of shoes to charities in Sri Lanka and Malawi. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Donates-Touch-Screen-Computer-To-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Donates-Touch-Screen-Computer-To-Charity.aspx Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell Donates Touch Screen Computer To Charity http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Midlands-Lawyer-Growing-Trend-Towards-Voluntary-Arrangements.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Midlands-Lawyer-Growing-Trend-Towards-Voluntary-Arrangements.aspx Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 Midlands Lawyer: “Growing Trend Towards Voluntary Arrangements” http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Say-Thankyou-For-Care-With-Award-Nomination.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Say-Thankyou-For-Care-With-Award-Nomination.aspx Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 A Leeds based charity is inviting nominations for its Big T Awards, an opportunity to say thanks to the people who make a big difference to your lives. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Compensation-For-Care-Home-Workers.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Compensation-For-Care-Home-Workers.aspx Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 Compensation For Care Home Workers http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Sponsors-Training-Course-For-In-House-Lawyers.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Sponsors-Training-Course-For-In-House-Lawyers.aspx Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell Sponsors Training Course For In-House Lawyers http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/DEAL-FOR-INTERNATIONAL-FREIGHT-GROUP.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/DEAL-FOR-INTERNATIONAL-FREIGHT-GROUP.aspx Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 Deal For International Freight Group http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Sheffield-Haulier-Drives-Forward.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Sheffield-Haulier-Drives-Forward.aspx Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 Sheffield Haulier Drives Forward http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Some-Exits-Are-On-The-Pitch….aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Some-Exits-Are-On-The-Pitch….aspx Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Some Exits Are On The Pitch... http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Sheffield-Set-For-Biggest-Pride-Festival-Ever.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Sheffield-Set-For-Biggest-Pride-Festival-Ever.aspx Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Sheffield Set For Biggest Pride Festival Ever http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Lose-Their-First-Insider-Dealing-Case.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Lose-Their-First-Insider-Dealing-Case.aspx Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 FSA Lose Their First Insider Dealing Case http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Picks-Up-Prestigious-Accolade-For-Commitment-To-Community.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Picks-Up-Prestigious-Accolade-For-Commitment-To-Community.aspx Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell Picks Up Prestigious Accolade For Commitment To Community http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Avoid-Workplace-World-Cup-Penalties.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Avoid-Workplace-World-Cup-Penalties.aspx Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 I formed my World Cup strategy some time ago, coordinating my diary and tournament wall planner. This involved negotiations at home to agree terms, such as a meal in a restaurant in exchange for a night in front of the TV with my England shirt on. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Ten-Partnership-Promotions-At-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Ten-Partnership-Promotions-At-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 Ten Partnership Promotions At Irwin Mitchell http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/The-Watercooler-Test-Of-New-Legislation.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/The-Watercooler-Test-Of-New-Legislation.aspx Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 Fergal Dowling's Birmingham Post column on the Equality Bill. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employees-New-Right-To-Request-Time-Off-For-Training.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employees-New-Right-To-Request-Time-Off-For-Training.aspx Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Employees’ New Right To Request Time Off For Training http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Dragons-Den.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Dragons-Den.aspx Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Dragon's Den http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Financial-Services-Act-2010-New-Enforcement-Powers.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Financial-Services-Act-2010-New-Enforcement-Powers.aspx Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Financial Services Act 2010 – New Enforcement Powers http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Confiscation-and-Asset-Recovery-Thematic-Review.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Confiscation-and-Asset-Recovery-Thematic-Review.aspx Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Confiscation and Asset Recovery Thematic Review http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Key-Words-FSA-Insider-Dealing-Charges.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Key-Words-FSA-Insider-Dealing-Charges.aspx Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The FSA have announced that they have commenced prosecution of another insider dealing case. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leading-Lawyer-Welcomes-Introduction-Of-Fit-Notes.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leading-Lawyer-Welcomes-Introduction-Of-Fit-Notes.aspx Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Leading Lawyer Welcomes Introduction Of ‘Fit Notes’ http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Serious-Fraud-Office-Announces-Increase-In-Conviction-Rate.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Serious-Fraud-Office-Announces-Increase-In-Conviction-Rate.aspx Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Serious Fraud Office Announces Increase In Conviction Rate http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Fit-Proper-for-Approved-Persons.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Fit-Proper-for-Approved-Persons.aspx Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 FSA Fit & Proper for Approved Persons http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Plans-For-Protecting-Tax-Revenues.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Plans-For-Protecting-Tax-Revenues.aspx Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 New Plans For Protecting Tax Revenues http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Use-Of-Interpreters-In-Criminal-Cases.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Use-Of-Interpreters-In-Criminal-Cases.aspx Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Use Of Interpreters In Criminal Cases http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Quarter-Day-Rent.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Quarter-Day-Rent.aspx Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Quarter Day Rent http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Consultation-On-Mobile-Phone-Taping-To-Tackle-Market-Abuse.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Consultation-On-Mobile-Phone-Taping-To-Tackle-Market-Abuse.aspx Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 FSA Consultation On Mobile Phone Taping To Tackle Market Abuse http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/More-Robust-Approach-To-FSA-Enforcement-And-Financial-Crime.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/More-Robust-Approach-To-FSA-Enforcement-And-Financial-Crime.aspx Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 More robust approach to FSA Enforcement & Financial Crime http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Fit-Notes-Can-Enhance-Performance-And-Save-Uk-Plc-240-Billion.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Fit-Notes-Can-Enhance-Performance-And-Save-Uk-Plc-240-Billion.aspx Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Fit Notes Can Enhance Performance And Save Uk Plc £240 Billion http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Supports-Bring-A-Bear-To-Work-Day.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Supports-Bring-A-Bear-To-Work-Day.aspx Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Staff from law firm Irwin Mitchell in Sheffield played their part in the Sheffield Children’s Hospital’s Scanner Appeal by joining in with Bring a Bear to Work Day. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Legislation-Could-Help-To-Make-It-A-Happy-Birthday.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Legislation-Could-Help-To-Make-It-A-Happy-Birthday.aspx Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Legislation Could Help To Make It A Happy Birthday http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Grahame-Codd-Honoured-As-Partner-Of-The-Year.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Grahame-Codd-Honoured-As-Partner-Of-The-Year.aspx Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Grahame Codd, managing partner of Irwin Mitchell’s Manchester office was named partner of the year last night at the first ever Manchester Legal Awards. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-FSA-Enforcement-rules-for-fines-and-financial-penalties.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-FSA-Enforcement-rules-for-fines-and-financial-penalties.aspx Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 New FSA Enforcement rules for fines and financial penalties http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/IRWIN-MITCHELL-SUPPORTS-ON-MAJOR-ENGINEERING-DEAL.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/IRWIN-MITCHELL-SUPPORTS-ON-MAJOR-ENGINEERING-DEAL.aspx Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell’s award winning corporate team has been involved in another major deal advising India’s leading engineering procurement and construction company, Hindustan Dorr-Oliver Limited in its acquisition of Sheffield based DavyMarkham. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Supreme-Court-To-Hand-Down-Final-Ruling-On-Long-Running-Redcar-Planning-Row.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Supreme-Court-To-Hand-Down-Final-Ruling-On-Long-Running-Redcar-Planning-Row.aspx Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Supreme Court To Hand Down Final Ruling On Long-Running Redcar Planning Row http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Legal-Representation-for-FSA-Approved-Persons-in-Employment-Disciplinary-Hearings.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Legal-Representation-for-FSA-Approved-Persons-in-Employment-Disciplinary-Hearings.aspx Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Legal Representation for FSA Approved Persons in Internal Investigations http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Solicitors-Regulation-Authority-Targets-Property-And-Mortgage-Fraud.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Solicitors-Regulation-Authority-Targets-Property-And-Mortgage-Fraud.aspx Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Solicitors Regulation Authority Targets Property And Mortgage Fraud http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Geoffrey-Lander.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Geoffrey-Lander.aspx Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Geoffrey Lander has joined Irwin Mitchell as a non executive to help build its London Real Estate Practice. Geoffrey is the latest in a series of high level recruits to join the expanding firm at its Holborn base in the capital. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Sheffield-Companys-Victory-Will-Benefit-Businesses-Across-Europe.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Sheffield-Companys-Victory-Will-Benefit-Businesses-Across-Europe.aspx Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Sheffield Company’s Victory Will Benefit Businesses Across Europe http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Search-Of-Business-Premises-Unlawful.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Search-Of-Business-Premises-Unlawful.aspx Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Search Of Business Premises Unlawful http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Fines-For-Serious-Breaches-Of-Data-Protection-Now-500-000.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Fines-For-Serious-Breaches-Of-Data-Protection-Now-500-000.aspx Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Fines For Serious Breaches Of Data Protection Now £500,000 http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Medical-Professionals-At-Risk-Of-A-Tax-Investigation.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Medical-Professionals-At-Risk-Of-A-Tax-Investigation.aspx Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Medical Professionals At Risk Of A Tax Investigation http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/SOCA-Under-Fire.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/SOCA-Under-Fire.aspx Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 SOCA Under Fire http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Expands-Fraud-Team-After-A-Rise-In-Instructions.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Expands-Fraud-Team-After-A-Rise-In-Instructions.aspx Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Law firm Irwin Mitchell has added to its renowned Regulatory & Criminal Investigations Group (RCG) by appointing a new solicitor to work at the Sheffield and Manchester offices after seeing a recent rise in the number of instructions. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyer-Warns-Fraud-Is-On-The-Increase.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyer-Warns-Fraud-Is-On-The-Increase.aspx Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Lawyer Warns Fraud Is On The Increase http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Of-The-Year-Award.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Of-The-Year-Award.aspx Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell has been named St Nick’s 2009 Mid Tier / Boutique Law Firm of the Year for its work in the turnaround and restructuring community in Yorkshire. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Must-Comply-With-New-Scheme-Designed-To-Protect-The-Vulnerable.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Employers-Must-Comply-With-New-Scheme-Designed-To-Protect-The-Vulnerable.aspx Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Employers Must Comply With New Scheme Designed To Protect The Vulnerable http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leeds-Lawyers-Earn-Chambers-Praise.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leeds-Lawyers-Earn-Chambers-Praise.aspx Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Leeds Lawyers Earn Chambers Praise http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Retains-Its-Hat-Trick-Of-Number-One-Rankings-From-Top-Legal-Guide.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Retains-Its-Hat-Trick-Of-Number-One-Rankings-From-Top-Legal-Guide.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell Retains Its Hat Trick Of Number One Rankings From Top Legal Guide http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Hailed-As-Stand-Out-Firm-In-Yorkshire.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Hailed-As-Stand-Out-Firm-In-Yorkshire.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell Hailed As 'Stand Out' Firm In Yorkshire http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Act-Now-To-Reduce-PPF-Levy-Businesses-Told.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Act-Now-To-Reduce-PPF-Levy-Businesses-Told.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Act Now To Reduce PPF Levy, Businesses Told http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Manchester-Flying-High-In-Legal-Rankings.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Manchester-Flying-High-In-Legal-Rankings.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell Manchester Flying High In Legal Rankings http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-sponsors-After-Dark.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-sponsors-After-Dark.aspx Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 A 12 year old girl from Sheffield, who was seriously injured in a car crash which killed her mother, will be pushing the button to light the bonfire at After Dark tonight. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Students-Team-Up-With-National-Law-Firm-For-Support-On-Pro-Bono-Work.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Students-Team-Up-With-National-Law-Firm-For-Support-On-Pro-Bono-Work.aspx Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester have enlisted the support of national law firm Irwin Mitchell to help law students in their pro bono work. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Costs-Rules-in-Criminal-Cases-for-Individual-and-Corporate-Defendants.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Costs-Rules-in-Criminal-Cases-for-Individual-and-Corporate-Defendants.aspx Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 New Costs Rules in Criminal Cases for Individual and Corporate Defendants http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Fraud-Sentencing-Guidelines.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Fraud-Sentencing-Guidelines.aspx Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 New Fraud Sentencing Guidelines http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Consultation-on-custodial-sentences-for-breach-of-Data-Protection-Act.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Consultation-on-custodial-sentences-for-breach-of-Data-Protection-Act.aspx Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 Consultation on custodial sentences for breach of Data Protection Act 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http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Sheffield-Solicitor-Wins-Lawyer-Of-The-Year.aspx Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Sheffield Solicitor Wins Lawyer Of The Year http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Ensure-Your-Business-Procedures-Are-Healthy.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Ensure-Your-Business-Procedures-Are-Healthy.aspx Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Ensure Your Business Procedures Are Healthy Enough To Survive Swine Flu, Advises Legal Expert http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Google-Ad-Words.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Google-Ad-Words.aspx Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Google Ad-Words http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Financial-Services-Authority-taking-action-over-abuse-of-the-penny-share-market.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Financial-Services-Authority-taking-action-over-abuse-of-the-penny-share-market.aspx Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Financial Services Authority taking action over abuse of the penny share market http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Switzerland-and-the-UK-agree-to-exchange-tax-data.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Switzerland-and-the-UK-agree-to-exchange-tax-data.aspx Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Switzerland and the UK agree to exchange tax data http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/UK-tax-authorities-sign-agreements-with-Liechtenstein.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/UK-tax-authorities-sign-agreements-with-Liechtenstein.aspx Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 UK tax authorities sign agreements with Liechtenstein http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Increase-In-National-Minimum-Wage-Is-A-Bonus-However-Small.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Increase-In-National-Minimum-Wage-Is-A-Bonus-However-Small.aspx Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Increase In National Minimum Wage Is A Bonus, However Small http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Protecting-the-public-purse-Local-government-fighting-fraud.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Protecting-the-public-purse-Local-government-fighting-fraud.aspx Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Housing benefit fraud http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/More-FSA-Enforcement-Criminal-Prosecutions.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/More-FSA-Enforcement-Criminal-Prosecutions.aspx Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 More FSA Enforcement Criminal Prosecutions http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Financial-Crime-Project-recommends-new-framework-for-FSA-Supervision-and-Enforcement-resources.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Financial-Crime-Project-recommends-new-framework-for-FSA-Supervision-and-Enforcement-resources.aspx Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 FSA Financial Crime Project recommends new framework for FSA Supervision and Enforcement resources http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Paternity-Leave-Changes-A-Landmark.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Paternity-Leave-Changes-A-Landmark.aspx Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Paternity Leave Changes ‘A Landmark’ http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyer-Warns-Regional-SMEs-Face-Pensions-Tipping-Point.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Lawyer-Warns-Regional-SMEs-Face-Pensions-Tipping-Point.aspx Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Lawyer Warns Regional SMEs Face Pensions Tipping Point http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/The-Truth-About-Stress.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/The-Truth-About-Stress.aspx Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 The Truth About Stress http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Money-Laundering-Tax-Evasion-Football-Sector.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Money-Laundering-Tax-Evasion-Football-Sector.aspx Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 A report warns of the serious risk of sports, in particular football, of being vulnerable to criminals. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Enforcement-and-Financial-Crime-divisions-to-merge-at-FSA.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Enforcement-and-Financial-Crime-divisions-to-merge-at-FSA.aspx Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 Enforcement and Financial Crime divisions to merge at FSA http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Carbon-reduction-commitment.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Carbon-reduction-commitment.aspx Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 With the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme commencing in April 2010, now is the time for businesses and organisations to make the necessary preparations to ensure they comply with the scheme. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Maternity-Discrimination.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Maternity-Discrimination.aspx Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 Maternity Discrimination http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Partner-Appointed-At-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Partner-Appointed-At-Irwin-Mitchell.aspx Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell has recruited a new Partner to its award winning Corporate team. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-extends-approved-persons-regime.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-extends-approved-persons-regime.aspx Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced an extension to its approved persons regime, under which individuals who perform controlled functions on behalf of an authorised firm must be ‘fit and proper’ to carry out those functions. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Assets-seized-under-POCA-on-the-increase.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Assets-seized-under-POCA-on-the-increase.aspx Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Assets seized under POCA on the increase http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Plans-for-Crown-Prosecution-Service.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Plans-for-Crown-Prosecution-Service.aspx Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 New Plans for Crown Prosecution Service http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Protocol-between-the-Attorney-General-and-the-Prosecuting-Departments.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/New-Protocol-between-the-Attorney-General-and-the-Prosecuting-Departments.aspx Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 New Protocol between the Attorney General and the Prosecuting Departments http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Enforcement-Propose-Tougher-Penalties.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Enforcement-Propose-Tougher-Penalties.aspx Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 FSA Enforcement Propose Tougher Penalties http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/John-Lord-Joins-Irwin-Mitchell-Manchester.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/John-Lord-Joins-Irwin-Mitchell-Manchester.aspx Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell has appointed a new Partner to its expanding commercial litigation team. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Fraud-Offence-Reporting-Increases.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Fraud-Offence-Reporting-Increases.aspx Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Fraud Offence Reporting Increases http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Serious-Fraud-Office-and-City-fraud.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Serious-Fraud-Office-and-City-fraud.aspx Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Serious Fraud Office and City fraud http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/LSC-Funding-For-Plea-Discussions-In-Cases-Of-Serious-Or-Complex-Fraud.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/LSC-Funding-For-Plea-Discussions-In-Cases-Of-Serious-Or-Complex-Fraud.aspx Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 LSC Funding For Plea Discussions In Cases Of Serious Or Complex Fraud http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Enforcement-and-Financial-Crime-to-form-one-Division.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Enforcement-and-Financial-Crime-to-form-one-Division.aspx Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 FSA Enforcement and Financial Crime to form one Division http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Equality-Bill.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Equality-Bill.aspx Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 The Equality Bill for Great Britain was announced in the Queen’s Speech of December 2008 and introduced before Parliament in April 2009. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Takes-Aim-at-Darts-World-Record-for-Charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Law-Firm-Takes-Aim-at-Darts-World-Record-for-Charity.aspx Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 Law Firm Takes Aim at Darts World Record for Charity http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Law-Firm-Of-The-Year.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Law-Firm-Of-The-Year.aspx Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell has been named South Yorkshire Corporate Law Firm of the Year following a string of deals involving regional businesses. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Disability-Discrimination-Act.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Disability-Discrimination-Act.aspx Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 Danny Revitt, partner in property litigation at Irwin Mitchell discusses the Disability Discrimination Act and its impact on your business http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/CVsAndAnonymnity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/CVsAndAnonymnity.aspx Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 An MP recently suggested that job applicants' CVs should be anonymous in a bid to remove the potential of discrimination, deliberate or otherwise. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/lawyers-peak-performance-helps-charity.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/lawyers-peak-performance-helps-charity.aspx Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 The Commercial Property team at Irwin Mitchells Leeds office swapped high rise developments for the heights of the Dales as they completed the demanding Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item2147.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item2147.aspx Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 Businesses and entrepreneurs have been warned by a leading information technology lawyer to protect brand names and trade marks ahead of plans for personalised web addresses on Facebook. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/corporate-finance-purchase.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/corporate-finance-purchase.aspx Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 Corporate finance lawyers from Irwin Mitchells Leeds office have acted on the acquisition of the UKs biggest online jewellery bead retailer. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/manchester-employment-law.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/manchester-employment-law.aspx Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell has significantly upweighted its provision of legal services to HR professionals and business leaders across the city and the wider region with the appointment of Ed Cotton as Employment Law Partner. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Review-of-the-Money-Laundering-Regulations-2007.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Review-of-the-Money-Laundering-Regulations-2007.aspx Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 Review of the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/new-irwin-mitchell-managing-partner.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/new-irwin-mitchell-managing-partner.aspx Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 The new Managing Partner of Irwin Mitchell says the leading national law firm will carry on driving forward despite the difficult economic climate. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item1088.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item1088.aspx Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 The Pensions Regulator has issued a statement to the regulated community, Alert to risks in the economic downturn, to explain how they can work in partnership through the economic downturn. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/irwin-mitchell-business-offering.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/irwin-mitchell-business-offering.aspx Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Leading national law firm Irwin Mitchell has announced a further expansion of its national business services department with the acquisition of a 10-strong team in Birmingham. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/sheffield-public-company.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/sheffield-public-company.aspx Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 A Sheffield based listed public company has returned £6m to shareholders under a share buy-back. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/seminars-help-IFAs.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/seminars-help-IFAs.aspx Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Independent financial advisors (IFAs) from across West Yorkshire and the North are to benefit from free seminars about weathering turbulent times in their industry. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item1074.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item1074.aspx Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 The City of London Police and FSA have stepped up their investigations into mortgage fraud. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/quarterly-rents.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/quarterly-rents.aspx Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 Landlords must consider allowing business tenants on the brink of administration to pay rent every month instead of every quarter or face a possible double strain on income, a leading law firm has warned. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/redundancy-headlines-dominate.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/redundancy-headlines-dominate.aspx Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 Headlines abound about redundancies and firms closing but, interspersed among these are stories surrounding other approaches being taken to cope with the economic downturn. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/business-insolvency.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/business-insolvency.aspx Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 These are difficult times for many businesses at the moment. Customers are nervous, suppliers are demanding their money quicker than ever, and the supply of credit essential to many businesses has dried up. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/information-commissioner.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/information-commissioner.aspx Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 A leading Leeds intellectual property lawyer has welcomed the Information Commissioner Richard Thomass decision to shut down The Consulting Association in Droitwich after it was found that the company was selling workers confidential data. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/forced-retirement.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/forced-retirement.aspx Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 Thousands of older workers who do not want to be forced out of work at the age of 65 have been given hope by a judgment made by the European Court of Justice today. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/yorkshire-team-petrol-deal.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/yorkshire-team-petrol-deal.aspx Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 The Corporate team at Irwin Mitchell has secured another deal in advising a major petrol distribution company on its acquisition of a smaller rival business. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/how-should-employers-reward-overtime.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/how-should-employers-reward-overtime.aspx Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 It was recently reported that in excess of five million people in the UK worked overtime without being paid for it. Estimates put the value of this work at £26.9 billion. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/fit-out-experts-ring-the-changes.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/fit-out-experts-ring-the-changes.aspx Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 Sheffield based dealmakers Strategic Corporate Finance have advised on the successful sale of Ringland Construction to MBI candidate Linda Green, with legal advice being provided by Irwin Mitchells Sheffield corporate team. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Commences-Criminal-Proceedings-For-Conspiracy-To-Make-Misleading-Statements.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/FSA-Commences-Criminal-Proceedings-For-Conspiracy-To-Make-Misleading-Statements.aspx Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 FSA Commences Criminal Proceedings For Conspiracy To Make Misleading Statements http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/manchester-insolvency-restructuring.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/manchester-insolvency-restructuring.aspx Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Law firm Irwin Mitchell has announced that specialist insolvency and restructuring Partner Chris Jones will bring his experience and skills to the Manchester office for the first time. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/tough-trading-conditions.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/tough-trading-conditions.aspx Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Reports continue about falling recruitment levels and employers looking at redundancies. Some commentary may over-state the case, however organisations may need to review their policies and procedures on redundancy to ensure compliance. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Bosses-face-minimum-wage-crackdown.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Bosses-face-minimum-wage-crackdown.aspx Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 Bosses who fail to pay the national minimum wage will face a Government crackdown after the latest increase comes into effect this month. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/ministry-of-defence-apologises-to-lesbian-soldier.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/ministry-of-defence-apologises-to-lesbian-soldier.aspx Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 A lesbian soldier has received an apology from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) after she was sexually harassed by a male sergeant. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item959.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item959.aspx Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 As many as 40,000 bank workers could lose their jobs when the planned takeover of Halifax Bank of Scotland by rival Lloyds TSB goes ahead, it has been speculated. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item946.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item946.aspx Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 The City watchdog has fined five motor dealers a collective total of more than £175,000 for serious breaches over the way they sold controversial payment protection insurance (PPI). http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Appoints-New-Head-Of-Commercial-Litigation.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Irwin-Mitchell-Appoints-New-Head-Of-Commercial-Litigation.aspx Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell has appointed Greg Saunders to head up its commercial litigation services in the North West. http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/corporate-law-expert-advises-on-deal.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/corporate-law-expert-advises-on-deal.aspx Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 Corporate Law advice from corporate expert Kevin Cunningham http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item432.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item432.aspx Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 Commercial property boom over, but no bust http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/olympics-high-court.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/olympics-high-court.aspx Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 How to claim if you have been affected by a Compulsory Purchase Order http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/yorkshire-businesses-equality.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/yorkshire-businesses-equality.aspx Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 Yorkshire businesses need to take proactive approach to equality, warns legal expert http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item4.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item4.aspx Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:00:00 Defaults In US SubPrime Market Could Affect UK Banks http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Employee-Innovation-Being-Extinguished.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Employee-Innovation-Being-Extinguished.aspx Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 Intellectual property advice from IP expert Jason Dainty at irwin mitchell http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/business-relationships.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/business-relationships.aspx Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 Corporate Law Legal Advice From Corporate Law Experts Irwin Mitchell http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-lawyer-welcomes-EU-workers.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-lawyer-welcomes-EU-workers.aspx Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 Employment law advice from law firm Irwin Mitchell's Matthew Brain http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/pensions-age-discrimination-deadline.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/pensions-age-discrimination-deadline.aspx Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 Pensions Age Discrimination legal advice from pensions experts Irwin Mitchell solicitors http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Small-Firms-Failing-To-Protect-Innovations.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Small-Firms-Failing-To-Protect-Innovations.aspx Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 Intellectual property going unprotected - a warning from expert solicitor http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/smoking-in-the-workplace.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/smoking-in-the-workplace.aspx Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 Employment law advice from employment law expert Matthew Brain of Irwin Mitchell http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/health-and-safety-at-work.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/health-and-safety-at-work.aspx Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 Health and safety legal advice from Irwin mitchell solicitors http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/new-age-discrimination-laws.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/new-age-discrimination-laws.aspx Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:00:00 Details of the new age discrimination laws and how you can make a claim for discrimination http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item382.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/item382.aspx Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 Age discrimination advice from James Wright at Irwin Mitchell solicitors http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/insolvency-legal-services.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/insolvency-legal-services.aspx Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 Insolvency a new approach http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/employment-law-emails.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/employment-law-emails.aspx Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 Yorkshire employers' failure to crackdown on lewd e-mails is costly mistake, warns legal expert http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/holiday-entitlement.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/holiday-entitlement.aspx Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 Yorkshire employees can soon bank on a proper holiday entitlement, says legal expert http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/health-and-safety-investigations-lawyer.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/health-and-safety-investigations-lawyer.aspx Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:00:00 Yorkshire business could get burnt by new legislation, warns health and safety investigations lawyer at Irwin Mitchell solicitors advising on regulatory investigations http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/long-hours-yorkshire-companies.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/long-hours-yorkshire-companies.aspx Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 Long hours to put more Yorkshire companies in the dock, warns legal expert http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-market-set-to-improve-again.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-market-set-to-improve-again.aspx Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 Deals expert announces record results and says Yorkshire market set to improve again http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Herceptin-lawyer-wins-reprieve.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Herceptin-lawyer-wins-reprieve.aspx Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 Latest details on Herceptin and how to make a claim with the UK's leading Herceptin lawyers http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/powers-of-the-OFT.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/powers-of-the-OFT.aspx Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 Companies must be aware of the powers of the OFT http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/yorkshire-businesses-turnaround.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/yorkshire-businesses-turnaround.aspx Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 Yorkshire Businesses reducing chances of avoiding liquidation, warns insolvency expert providing advice on avoiding liquidation http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Businesses-Risk-Fraud-Losses.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Businesses-Risk-Fraud-Losses.aspx Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 Yorkshire firms risk business fraud warns business fraud solicitor providing advice on avoiding business fraud http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Bosses-Using-Temporary-Workers-Risk-Unlimited-Compensation-Claims.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Bosses-Using-Temporary-Workers-Risk-Unlimited-Compensation-Claims.aspx Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00 Yorkshire Bosses Using Temporary Workers Risk Unlimited Compensation Claims http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/bullying-in-the-workplace.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/bullying-in-the-workplace.aspx Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 Bullying in the workplace continues to blight employees - Employment advice from leading law firm Irwin Mitchell http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Employers-Should-Be-Wary-If-Big-Brother-Is-Watching.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Yorkshire-Employers-Should-Be-Wary-If-Big-Brother-Is-Watching.aspx Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 Yorkshire employers should be wary if Big Brother is watching, warns legal expert http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Youngest-President-Of-Sheffield-And-District-Incorporated-Law-Society.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Youngest-President-Of-Sheffield-And-District-Incorporated-Law-Society.aspx Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell solicitors leading lawyer becomes youngest President of Sheffield and District Incorporated Law Society http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Herceptin-appeal.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Herceptin-appeal.aspx Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 Herceptin solicitors comment on recent development in the Herceptin Appeal http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Crime-And-Regulatory-Team.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Corporate-Crime-And-Regulatory-Team.aspx Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 Duo come quietly into law firms corporate crime and regulatory team http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/transfer-of-undertakings.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/transfer-of-undertakings.aspx Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 TUPE legal advice from Irwin Mitchell re new legislation putting Yorkshire businesses at risk of forking out at least £500 per employee http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Head-of-Commercial-Litigation.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Head-of-Commercial-Litigation.aspx Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 Law firm takes action by appointing Head of Commercial Litigation - Irwin Mitchell solicitors experts in commercial litigation http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/herceptin-denial.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/herceptin-denial.aspx Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 Irwin Mitchell's herceptin solicitor comments on Judge denying breast cancer patient Herceptin in landmark legal trial http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/new-law-pension-trustees.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/new-law-pension-trustees.aspx Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 New law could scare away good pension trustees, warns pensions law experts Irwin Mitchell solicitors http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/leeds-businesses-workplace-bullying.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/leeds-businesses-workplace-bullying.aspx Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 Leeds businesses facing workplace bullying tidal wave, warns legal expert from Irwin Mitchell solicitors http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Christmas-parties-could-bring-Leeds-bosses-unwelcome-presents.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Christmas-parties-could-bring-Leeds-bosses-unwelcome-presents.aspx Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:00:00 Christmas parties could bring Leeds bosses unwelcome presents, warns top employment lawyer from Irwin Mitchell solicitors http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leeds-based-Commercial-Property-Team.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/Leeds-based-Commercial-Property-Team.aspx Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 Law firm Irwin Mitchell extends Leeds-based Commercial Property Team http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/mediation-awareness-week.aspx http://www.irwinmitchell.com/news/Pages/mediation-awareness-week.aspx Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:00:00 Yorkshire firms urged to take cue from Mediation Awareness Week by Irwin Mitchell, providing mediation legal advice from qualified mediators