News
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25/11/2008Is the older worker more vulnerable in the current economic climate?
In the economic downturn of the 1980’s older workers definitely bore the brunt. Currently unemployment in workers under 50 is rising more quickly than for those between 50 - 65 as the latter group are often the most skilled workers, as well as often being the most expensive workers to make redundant. Unemployment however is growing rapidly for those above the State retirement age of 65.
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25/11/2008Collaborative Law
Madonna and Guy Ritchie announced in October that they are planning to divorce after a seven and a half year marriage. While there is nothing unusual about a celebrity couple deciding to separate, it is striking that so little has been heard about the split, particularly given Madonna’s superstar status.
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07/11/2008Brachers Law announce new Partners at firm
The partners at Brachers Law are pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Dungate and Maria Passemard to the position of 'Partner' from 1 November 2008. Managing Partner John Sheath said, "We wish Paul and Maria every success in their new roles and in continuing to develop two of our highly successful teams."
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23/10/2008Fighting tips for small businesses
The latest government bail out for the banks requires them to return to 2007 levels of loans to small businesses, but at what cost?
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23/10/2008Desperate Times
Concerns have inevitably risen amongst both employers and employees since the end of last year when the term "credit crunch" found its way into our everyday vocabulary.
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23/10/2008The Attraction Factor
Any business, whatever the type or industry sector, is having to be increasingly resourceful in today's market.
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23/10/2008Time to sell?
The market today is certainly a dramatically different place to the one we occupied 6-12 months ago and many business owners are looking at their exit strategies.
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23/10/2008A new brand for Brachers
After extensive consultation with our clients, contacts and staff, we launched our new brand "Brachers Law' earlier this month and have received excellent feedback from our associated media campaign.
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22/10/2008Partnerships: an overview
1. General Family farming businesses are often conducted through partnerships. This is a brief look at some issues to consider when forming or reviewing such a structure.
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22/10/2008When is waste not waste?
With the increasing amount of waste legislation that companies have to get to grips with these days, it can be a confusing time in establishing exactly what materials are waste and what are not.
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