A chance to celebrate Cumbria’s amazing SME businesses at prestigious awards
August 21st 2020CUMBRIA has a brilliant business community full of inspiring business people achieving amazing results across a whole range of sectors. Whether it’s in advanced manufacturing or energy, hospitality and tourism, professional services and agriculture, right across the board in a broad range of industries including new and emerging technologies, we have businesses who are always looking to innovate. From young entrepreneurs to established business leaders there’s also a real willingness…
Tribunal ‘failed to consider employer’s needs’ in discrimination case
August 20th 2020The Employment Tribunal failed to properly consider the needs of the employer when dealing with a disability discrimination claim. By Claire Davies Director That was the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal in a case involving the Department of Work & Pensions and one of its employees, Susan Boyers. Ms Boyers suffered from migraines, stress and panic attacks. She went on sick leave in February 2017. In March 2017 she…
When “in jeopardy” ruling rescued hospitality business hit by COVID-19
August 13th 2020LAWYERS have won a landmark ruling in an insolvency case of a hospitality business hit by the COVID-19 pandemic which brings new legal meaning to “in jeopardy”. The case, won by the Dispute Resolution team at leading legal firm Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, involved a West Cumbrian business which took two leases – one for a hotel and another for a restaurant. To raise part of the capital the business accepted…
EU Import & Export Changes Grant Funded Training Workshops
August 7th 2020Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors are happy to be able to offer the EU Import & Export Changes training to our Business Clients through our membership with the UK200group. Brit Exit – Did you know …. Currently most imports from the EU cross the borders without need for official paperworkWhen we leave the EU (31/12/2020) the import and export of goods rules will changeAs of 31/12/2020 an import/export entry will have to…
Businessman ordered to repay more than £5m to former partner
August 4th 2020A businessman who misappropriated large sums of money from his company has been ordered to refund more than £5 million to his former partner. The case involved Ashank Patel and Mohammad Babar Iqbal, who had been partners in a property development business. After some of the projects suffered delays due to cashflow problems, Patel discovered that Iqbal had been misappropriating funds from the business, resulting in losses of around £5…
Covid-19 new changes which will effect Landlord’s possession claims
August 4th 2020Natalie Tatton Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution Team provides an update. The stay on issuing new and progressing existing possession proceedings has been extended until 23rd August 2020. Lord Greenhalgh, the minister of state for housing, communities, and local government, revealed the date in the House of Lords. He said: “From 24 August 2020, the courts will begin to process possession cases again. This is an important step towards ending…
Survey suggests home working could double after Covid crisis
July 29th 2020The number of people working from home could double once the Covid-19 crisis is over, according to new research. By Carol Fish Director & Head of Personal Injury A survey carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) says employers expected a dramatic increase as employees get used to the advantages of home working and not having to commute. CIPD surveyed 1,046 UK employers and found that…
Launch of new digital registration of LPA’s should speed up process
July 24th 2020A new digital service from the Office of the Public Guardian aims to help attorneys acting on behalf of donors of LPAs Andrew Campbell from our Wills, Probate & Inheritance team explains how: The Office of the Public Guardian (“OPG”) have launched a new digital service to help attorneys prove that a lasting power of attorney exists to healthcare providers, banks and other relevant organisations.A lasting power of attorney (“LPA”)…
Government extends ban on tenant evictions during Covid crisis
July 23rd 2020The ban on evicting tenants who can’t pay their rent due to the Covid-19 crisis has been extended until 23rd August. Natalie Tatton, Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution team provides an update: The move is to ensure that renters continue to have certainty and security. The government says that where tenants do experience financial difficulties as a result of the pandemic, they should work with their landlords to explore all…
New insolvency law prevents petition against High Street retailer
July 21st 2020A landlord has been prevented from presenting a winding-up petition against a High Street retailer which had been unable to pay its rent as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. By Mark Aspin Director & Head of Dispute Resolution The High Court ruled that such a petition would be likely to contravene the new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020. Neither company was named in the hearing. The court heard…
