September 2010
Equality Act 2010: main provisions come into force 01 October
The Government Equalities Office announces “the vast majority” of the Act applies from the first wave of implementation.
MoreMission Statement
“A city centre law firm… at a more convenient location”
“Our mission is to bring the highest quality commercial legal services to our clients - delivered by friendly yet expert solicitors, at sensible rates, from our easily accessible offices at Hollinwood near Manchester.
We want to establish ourselves as the most down to earth, responsive and creative commercial law practice in the North West, providing products and services that anticipate and address the real challenges that our clients face.
Our team will unite national standards of legal expertise, innovative technology, attention to detail and excellence in client care. Retaining the Lexcel and IIP ‘quality marks’ year on year is thus an important endorsement and inspires us to continually evaluate our corporate goals, find better ways to conduct our business and exceed our clients’ expectations.
We recognise that to strive towards total client satisfaction is the only route to the financial success of the firm. This is why we challenge ourselves to provide practical, personal and cost effective commercial solutions that, at their heart, focus on our clients’ best interests.
Just as we seek to find optimum outcomes for our clients, we support the development of our people to achieve well trained, motivated and informed Partners and staff.”
September 2010
Equal pay guidance issued to SMEs
New free on-line tool allows firms to calculate equal pay gap.
MoreAugust 2010
The insured has the freedom to choose own lawyer
FSA clarifies that legal expenses insurance must not limit freedom to choose a lawyer.
MoreAugust 2010
Plans for additional paternity rights appear under threat
Uncertainty as Theresa May signals Coalition rethink of policy on parents' rights to leave, due to come in to force in April 2011.
MoreJuly 2010
Compulsory retirement age to be axed from October 2011
The Government has today launched a consultation on its proposal to scrap the Default Retirement Age (DRA).
MoreJuly 2010
Acas launches guidance on holiday rights as summer requests step up
Employers get advice on balancing requests for time off and their business needs at popular holiday times.
MoreAugust 2010
How to Conduct a Disciplinary Hearing
A recent presentation by Employment solicitor, Susan Mayall, setting out the stages for handling a disciplinary, referencing the ACAS Code of Conduct.
July 2010
Recent Case Study: Doing Battle in the Boardroom
How Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law helped members of the Board of Directors achieve the outcome they sought in their boardroom dispute with a senior executive director.
May 2010
How the Mergers & Acquisitions team helped Lanes Group PLC achieve their LAS sell-off
Drainage specialists dispose £12.3 million majority stake in Lanes Assistance Services.
March 2010
PH Employment Direct
The Employment team at Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law have created PH Employment Direct - a user-friendly and simple service that gives you access to the best advice at the end of a phone 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
February 2010
Oldham Construction Sector
On 3 February 2010 Corporate Commercial partner Roger Hinchliffe delivered a presentation entitled, ‘Joint Ventures’ to the Oldham Construction Sector group.
January 2010
Debt Recovery Service
With our specialist commercial Debt Recovery service you can significantly increase the speed and likelihood of recovering the money owed to your business.
October 2009
M&A Opportunities
A live selection of current assignments offered by Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law or those of our professional partner organisation,
August 2008
Franbar Holdings Limited –v- Patel and Others
Concerning the Derivative Actions introduced by the Companies Act 2006.