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Hefty bills could hit hard
Company bosses who personally own their commercial premises could be landed with a hefty income tax bill if improvements are made, a leading legal expert claims.“Owning your company’s trading premises...
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Warm welcome in Wolverhampton
We'd like to thank everyone who attended the VIP launch of our new Wolverhampton office - it was an excellent evening and we really appreciate the support shown by other businesses in the area.Here's a...
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Lawyer gives a stern reminder
A £13,000 bill handed out to office equipment giant Lyreco is a stern reminder of the dangers of failing to follow correct human resources practices, our employment law expert has claimed.John Mehtam,...
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Property scheme is not all good news
One of our partners has hit out at a new scheme designed to help first time buyers get their foot on the property ladder. Nita Patel is head of the property team at our headquarters in Euston Way,...
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Think before you speak - or face the consequences
Staff who bad mouth their employer or the company they work for could face the sack, according to our employment law specialist.But shockingly, if the remarks were made in a private setting, they could...
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Behind closed doors...
Details of disciplinary action in the workplace must stay behind closed doors, a leading legal expert has warned.John Mehtam leads our employment law team at Martin-Kaye Solicitors, in Telford and...
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Courts are not the only way
Our family law expert is concerned that divorcing couples would apparently head straight for the courts rather than consider the alternatives available.Nadia Davis is the family law partner at our head...
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HELP is on its way
Experts from the award-winning Martin-Kaye Solicitors are to take their skills on the road in a bid to help local employers.The team from our office on Tettenhall Road, in Wolverhampton, is launching a...
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Online risks of social media
Social media networking has rapidly become a crucial tool for thriving businesses, but many could be breaking the law just by using it.Our senior partner Graham Davies said many companies were now...
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Plan now for new maternity rules
Businesses are being urged to start preparing for major changes to maternity leave rules, which could soon have significant impact on staff working patterns. Under new Government proposals, mothers and...
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Talk it through to save penalties
Companies that refuse to consider mediation as a way of solving disputes could pay a stiff penalty if the case reaches court, according to one of our legal experts.Andrew Oranjuik’s comments follow a...
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Meetings on the move
Motorway service stations aren’t just being used to break up long family journeys – they’re becoming popular options for business meetings.Many sites are even setting aside designated private meeting...
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Office banter can be costly
Company bosses must give staff the opportunity to make confidential complaints if they feel they are being harassed in the workplace, a legal expert has warned.John Mehtam, our employment law...
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Home workers need to check the rules
If you’ve started working from home, should you be paying business rates? And could you be breaking the law by not displaying your company’s nameplate outside the front door?With a rapid rise in the...
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Hands off the company assets
Directors have been reassured their company assets should not be at risk if they face divorce proceedings.Nadia Davis, our family law expert said with one in three marriages ending in divorce, it was...
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Do you know what's rightfully yours?
Small businesses should not fear the cost of protecting themselves and their work – it could be cheaper than you think.That’s the message from Stuart Haynes, who said every company – no matter what...
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Award success for litigation team
We're celebrating after our litigation team scooped a high profile national award.Martin-Kaye Solicitors, in Telford and Wolverhampton, have been named as Midlands Litigators of the Year in Acquisition...
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HELPing hand is welcome
Experts from our award-winning law firm have hailed the launch of our latest advice seminar programme a great success.We have unveiled a brand new programme of seminars designed to help companies chart...
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Commercial property expert joins the team
We've welcomed a new commercial property specialist to our growing team - Madelene Schofield-Whittingham who will lead our commercial property department.She has a wealth of commercial property...
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Start early to secure your investment
Leaseholders of flats across Shropshire have been warned they need to secure their future by negotiating the very best deal on the duration of their lease.Andrew Oranjuik from Martin-Kaye Solicitors,...
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