23 May 2013
A recent High Court decision (Marks and Spencer plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd and another [2013] EWHC 1279 (Ch)) has cast some doubt on how landlords should deal with rent overpayments following the operation of a tenant’s break clause.
20 May 2013
Leading UK law firm, Burges Salmon, and leading provider of accounting and business services, Baker Tilly, have advised management in connection with the buyout of Stage Electrics from the estate of David Whitehead.
16 May 2013
We are hosting an International Emissions Schemes Update conference at our London office on 28 May at 17.00.
13 May 2013
A breakdown in trust and confidence is often given as a reason for employers wanting to terminate a difficult employment relationship. Whilst sometimes a tricky area to get right, such a dismissal – known as a dismissal for “some other substantial reason” - can be fair in the right circumstances, provided a fair process is followed. However, unlike the more common reasons for dismissal – such as misconduct, poor performance or redundancy – it is often difficult to know what kind of process to follow.
08 May 2013
Burges Salmon has been shortlisted in four categories at this year’s Lawyer Awards 2013, recognising the high calibre of the firm’s expertise across multiple sectors and practice areas.
01 May 2013
Burges Salmon has made up three new partners in this year’s promotions round, taking the firm’s total number of partners to 79 as of 1 May 2013.
29 April 2013
Business Growth Fund (BGF) has invested £3.92 million of growth capital in Magmatic Ltd, which trades under the “Trunki” brand name – with advice from corporate finance specialists at Burges Salmon.
26 April 2013
Burges Salmon has advised client First Great Western on its successful defeat of an aggressive challenge brought by Bristol Taxi drivers against a permit scheme introduced at Temple Meads station in 2012.
25 April 2013
The DWP has confirmed its plan to go ahead with a "pot follows member" system that will automatically consolidate small DC pots.
24 April 2013
The government has announced that, from 1 October 2013, the national minimum wage will increase.