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Continuing Healthcare alert
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Cohabiting couples beware…
The Office for National Statistics state cohabiting couple families are the fastest growing family type in the UK. More children are born in families where parents chose not to marry, but to make a home together. The myth of common law wife/husband still exists and a lot of people believe that will protect their legal position if the relationship comes to an end. Relying on that myth can lead to heartbreak, significant legal costs and homelessness.
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A triple for Sydney Mitchell – shortlisted in Birmingham Law Society Awards
Sydney Mitchell, leading Midlands’ law firm, has been short-listed for three awards in the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards for 2015.
The awards nominated are:
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Sydney Mitchell Charity Quiz raises £2400 for Midlands Charities
Leading West Midlands’ law firm Sydney Mitchell celebrated its 7th successful quiz, raising much needed funds for their nominated charities, the Maria Watt Foundation and the Birmingham Women’s Hospital Charity. 19 teams took part in an action packed night, taking their chances, and playing their joker cards in a very strategic quiz game.
The winner of the much coveted Sydney Mitchell Char
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Righting a shareholders’ wrong
Richard Cooper, Associate Solicitor, Sydney Mitchell and a team of leading barristers and experts have assisted a shareholder in recovering substantial damages following his removal as a director and dilution of his shareholding.
Due to an accounting error the company’s balance sheet and trading had been overstated with a result that a capital contribution from the shareholders was needed.
Richard commented:
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Sydney Mitchell LLP wins Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards
Sydney Mitchell LLP, leading Midlands’ law firm, has won Law Firm of the Year for the fifth time in the 5-15 partner category in the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards for 2015.
The firm was shortlisted in three categories:
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Fail to prepare - prepare to fail
The tired old adage fail to prepare: prepare to fail, still has strong element of wisdom to it. Many people suffer from degenerative illnesses, such as Parkinson’s disease. Specialist support groups help and assist many sufferers and can give an enhanced understanding of the illness that they or their loved one are suffering from. People often still do not want to address their concerns about the future, as if by acknowledging these concerns it might in some way cause the worst to happen.
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Employment Armour Legal Protection
Sydney Mitchell has launched a new product which is aimed at corporate and commercial businesses, called “Employment Armour”. This is an employment law annual fixed fee retainer aimed at ensuring that companies are compliant with the ever changing employment law landscape.
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Holiday Pay
This last few months has seen some further cases and announcements in the long running series of questions relating to holiday pay which still seems a long way from resolution.
Questions which have been addressed are:
- How is holiday pay calculated for a worker whose pay varies?
- If a worker claims unpaid or a shortfall in holiday pay, how far back can they claim?
How is holiday pay calculated for an employee whose pay varies?
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New Estate Agency Office opening in Sheldon
As a result of our continuing success in our Shirley office, Sydney Mitchell Estate Agents is delighted to announce that we are opening a new Estate Agency office in Sheldon. The new office will have the support of Sydney Mitchell’s long established conveyancing department which has a wealth of experience in helping house buyers and sellers in Sheldon, Shirley, Solihull and the surrounding areas.
Our new office Branch Manager is Phillip Light, who has worked in the area for over 15 years. Phil and his team look forward to welcoming you to the new office.
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New Partner for Sydney Mitchell
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Charity Ball - 9 October 2015
On Friday 9th October, Sydney Mitchell will be holding its Charity Ball in aid of the Maria Watt Foundation and the Birmingham Women's Children's Hospital Neonatal Unit.
It will be a great night of entertainment with 'The Zipp
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Movers and shakers at Sydney Mitchell Event
Over 60 attended the Sydney Mitchell LLP ‘Movers & Shakers’ Midlands Networking event at Ginger’s Bar, Purnell’s Bistro in Newhall Street Birmingham.
Karen Moores, Partner said: “An excellent turnout; with many guests commenting on the relaxed atmosphere and the good cross–section of professionals joining in from the city. The food as always was superb; provided by Glyn Purnell and his team.”
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Righting a shareholders’ wrong
Richard Cooper, Associate Solicitor, Sydney Mitchell and a team of leading barristers and experts have assisted a shareholder in recovering substantial damages following his removal as a director and dilution of his shareholding.
Due to an accounting error the company’s balance sheet and trading had been overstated with a result that a capital contribution from the shareholders was needed.
Richard commented:
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Sydney Mitchell LLP wins Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards 2015
Sydney Mitchell LLP, leading Midlands’ law firm, has won Law Firm of the Year for the fifth time in the 5-15 partner category in the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards for 2015. The award was sponsored by Landmark Information Group.
The firm was shortlisted in three categories:
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Holiday Pay
This last few months has seen some further cases and announcements in the long running series of questions relating to holiday pay which still seems a long way from resolution.
Questions which have been addressed are:
- How is holiday pay calculated for a worker whose pay varies?
- If a worker claims unpaid or a shortfall in holiday pay, how far back can they claim?
How is holiday pay calculated for an employee whose pay varies?
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Fail to prepare - prepare to fail
The tired old adage fail to prepare: prepare to fail, still has strong element of wisdom to it. Many people suffer from degenerative illnesses, such as Parkinson’s disease. Specialist support groups help and assist many sufferers and can give an enhanced understanding of the illness that they or their loved one are suffering from. People often still do not want to address their concerns about the future, as if by acknowledging these concerns it might in some way cause the worst to happen.
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New Estate Agency Office opening in Sheldon
As a result of our continuing success in our Shirley office, Sydney Mitchell Estate Agents is delighted to announce that we are opening a new Estate Agency office in Sheldon. The new office will have the support of Sydney Mitchell’s long established conveyancing department that has a wealth of experience in helping house buyers and sellers in Sheldon, Shirley, Solihull and the surrounding areas.
Our new office Branch Manager is Phillip Light, who has worked in the area for over 15 years. Phil and his team look forward to welcoming you to the new office.
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New Partner for Sydney Mitchell
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Charity Ball - 9 October 2015
On Friday 9th October, Sydney Mitchell will be holding its Charity Ball in aid of the Maria Watt Foundation and the Birmingham Women's Children's Hospital Neonatal Unit.
It will be a great night of entertainment with 'The Zipp
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