Hewitsons announces new Partner
Law firm Hewitsons has announced that Rebecca Austin has been promoted to Partner.
Hewitsons appoints first female senior partner
Hewitsons has announced that Clare Colacicchi is to take on the role of Senior Partner from Charles Hewitson. Charles will provide continued support to the new senior team.
Implied term for satisfactory quality in contract for hire
A recent case is a useful show of the relevance of implied terms in an oral contract for equipment hire. Umran Kadir of Hewitsons explains.
Hewitsons’ legal conference is a global success
A global legal conference in London, hosted by law firm Hewitsons, saw over 60 delegates attend from 24 countries across Europe, North and South America and the Asia-Pacific region.
Registrations open for Chariots of Fire 2015
Chariots of Fire 2015 has officially launched and this year all sponsorship monies raised from the charitable relay race will go to this year’s official charity East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Hewitsons kicks off Chariots of Fire fundraising with charity challenge
Hewitsons law firm has started its Chariots of Fire 2015 fundraising off with a bang, by raising a massive £2,000 for this year’s official charity after a team from the firm took on the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge.
Meaning of 'establishment': the Woolworths case
Employers who operate multiple sites can breathe a sigh of relief as a result of the ECJ's Judgment which has just been published on the meaning of "Establishment" for the purposes of the collective redundancy consultation processes. Nick Hall of Hewitsons explains.
DWP call for evidence on pension debts
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Charity Finance Group (CFG) have reviewed issues around pension shortfalls and the employer debt regime. Christopher Nuttall from Hewitsons explains.
The Deregulation Act 2015 - impact on Landlords
The Deregulation Act 2015 contains a number of changes to the law that will impact on landlords. Eleanor Rutherford of Hewitsons explains.
Stop Press: update on the Basic Payment Scheme
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) announced on 19th March 2015 that, due to a number of technical problems with the new online system for making Basic Payment Scheme applications, they will (in some cases) be reverting to the old paper-based system for this year’s claims. Francesca Tuckerman of Hewitsons explains.
Budget 2015 - amendment to income tax rules for self-employed farmers
It was announced last week that the Government plans to extend the period over which self-employed farmers can average their profits for income tax purposes. Stephanie Dennis of Hewitsons explains the implications.
The Care Act 2014: what it means
The first part of the much talked about and consulted on Care Act 2014 comes into force in England and Wales on 1 April 2015. Amy Wallhead of Hewitsons outlines its implications.
Key changes to CDM 2015 and their impact on private sector housebuilders
Umran Kadir of law firm Hewitsons explains how the Construction Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) will be replacing the 2007 Regulations (CDM 2007) from 6th April 2015.
The cost of bringing a Court claim goes up
Government changes mean that Court fees are set to rise. Dominic Hopkins of Hewitsons explains.
Chariots of Fire raises £1,000,000
Hewitsons Charitable Trust races past £1million charity fundraising milestone.
Hewitsons announces dates for young professional events in 2015
Hewitsons law firm has announced dates for its 2015 Horizon networking events for young professionals in Cambridge.
Hewitsons expands team with new corporate appointment
Leading law firm Hewitsons has announced the appointment of a new corporate solicitor, Venetia Phipps.
Chariots of Fire 2014 raises £70,000
Thanks to the efforts of 2,100 runners from 361 teams, a windfall amount has been raised for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
Hewitsons recruits charities lawyer Martyn Robinson
Hewitsons’ charities and education team has been strengthened with the addition of Martyn Robinson, a lawyer specialising in both of these practice areas.
Hewitsons LLP upholds strong position in 2015 Chambers and Partners Guide
Leading law firm Hewitsons LLP continues to hold a solid standing in the 2015 Chambers and Partners legal guide across East Anglia, the East Midlands and the Midlands.
Hewitsons appoints Colin Jones as Managing Partner as John Dix steps down
Leading law firm Hewitsons LLP has announced the appointment of Colin Jones as its new Managing Partner following the decision of John Dix to step down after ten years.
Hewitsons maintains position as a top legal firm in the region’s 2014 Legal 500
Leading law firm Hewitsons LLP has maintained its position in the latest Legal 500 as one of the most highly recommended firms in East Anglia and the East Midlands.