Know your rights over property ownership
Couples who choose to live together without getting married should be aware of their rights when it comes to owning a property.The advice comes from Nikki Pickering and Mohammed Ahsan at Martin-Kaye...
View ArticleRecruitment headaches can be avoided
Employers must protect themselves from unnecessary costs if a recruitment campaign goes wrong.John Mehtam is our employment law expert and he said many companies turned to recruitment agencies to find...
View ArticleDeposit bonus for savvy tenants
Buy-to-let landlords have been warned that savvy tenants could be exploiting the rules to their own advantage when it comes to their deposit.Andrew Oranjuik, from our litigation team, said most...
View ArticleRecord keeping can be simplified
Small businesses struggling to keep up with time-consuming admin will be relieved to hear it can be kept to a minimum.Tina Chander, from our employment law team, said keeping accurate company records...
View ArticleStaff discounts can prove costly
Companies have been warned that staff discounts may be a perk of the job but they can quickly get out of hand.Tina Chander, from our employment law team at Martin-Kaye Solicitors in Telford, said many...
View ArticleProtect your business - and your future
Companies must ensure they take reasonable steps to protect themselves when key staff move on, a local solicitor has warned.Andrew Oranjuik, from our litigation team at Martin-Kaye Solicitors in...
View ArticleStrike action is bad news all round
Teachers’ strikes are making life difficult for parents – and they’re just as problematic for employers too.Tina Chander, from the employment team at Martin-Kaye Solicitors in Telford, said with more...
View ArticleChasing commercial rent arrears - is it worth it?
Landlords could decide to cut their losses rather than chase tenants for outstanding arrears, according to a local solicitor.Madelene Schofield-Whittingham, who heads up our commercial property team at...
View ArticleGeorge beats injury to reach his goal
A Telford man has successfully completed a half marathon challenge despite only being given the all-clear to begin training just weeks before.George Heron is our office assistant at Martin-Kaye...
View ArticleBarry joins the commercial team
Martin-Kaye Solicitors have appointed a highly experienced solicitor who is set to impress the business community with his knowledge of the corporate world.Barry Doherty is a senior corporate solicitor...
View ArticleEmployers sign up for business advice
Employers from across the West Midlands have been finding out how to avoid the top ten legal blunders that could derail their businesses.Over 40 employers attended our latest HELP seminar at The Ramada...
View ArticleBoom in business brings in a new lawyer
Property experts at Martin-Kaye Solicitors have welcomed a new face to their team as demand for their services continues to grow.Simon Jarvis has joined us at our head office in Euston Way, in Telford,...
View ArticleAre you paying too much?
Companies could be paying more business rates than they need to – all for the sake of a tape measure.Madelene Schofield-Whittingham who leads our commercial property team at Martin-Kaye Solicitors, in...
View ArticleOwn goal warning for employers
The World Cup is expected to plough big money into the economy over the coming weeks – but companies were today warned to get their workplace policies in order to avoid scoring an own goal.According to...
View ArticleDirectors' death warning from legal firm
Company directors have been urged to consider what will happen to their business if they’re no longer there to run it.Graham Davies, senior partner at our head ofice in Telford, said most business...
View ArticleBusiness boost thanks to innovative approach
Lawyers from Martin-Kaye Solicitors are to expand an innovative business support scheme that’s already achieving nationwide success.The firm runs an employment and human resources support service...
View ArticleCompany bosses get discrimination advice
Company bosses will be offered tips on how to avoid falling into a growing number of discrimination traps at a special evening seminar this week.The Ramada Park Hall Hotel at Goldthorn Park, in...
View ArticleNew role for Janet
A Telford lawyer has taken a step up by being made an Associate at Martin-Kaye Solicitors.As well as her new title, Janet Hawley has also been promoted to the role of Deputy Manager of the residential...
View ArticlePitfall perils on the agenda
Company bosses from across the West Midlands have learned how to avoid the pitfalls of discrimination in the workplace, thanks to our employment law experts.We held the latest in a series of seminars...
View ArticleWeighty problem for employers
Employers are facing up to a weighty new employment issue – what to do if they feel obesity is preventing a worker from carrying out their duties efficiently.Martin-Kaye Solicitors says bosses could...
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