Howes Percival - News & Events

Rights of way over private roads – when permission becomes prescriptive
30/01/2012
Are you a landowner? Have you granted a licence to someone else to use part of your land?

Howes Percival warns of serious financial consequences of redundancy mismanagement
26/01/2012
As the UK economy is set to stagnate in the first quarter of this year, many companies continue to be faced with the prospect of cost-cutting and restructuring in a bid to weather the storm.

FREE EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINARS IN LEICESTER, NORTHAMPTON AND MILTON KEYNES
25/01/2012
Howes Percival are holding free breakfast seminars in Leicester, Northampton and Milton Keynes to update employers and Human Resources professionals on the proposed changes to employment law coming in

Howes Percival Partner becomes a Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association
19/01/2012
Catherine Scott, a partner at Howes Percival, has become a Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association having successfully completed the Fellowship examination.

Howes Percival warns of unintended consequence of new unfair dismissal rules
19/01/2012
Leading commercial law firm, Howes Percival, warns that the Government’s plans to increase the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims is unlikely to result in a significant reduction

Has the sun stopped shining on feed-in-tariffs?
19/01/2012
By way of background, the UK has committed to having 15% of its overall energy coming from renewable sources by 2020.

Energy Act
19/01/2012
The coalition government’s flagship initiative for improving the energy efficiency of buildings, the Green Deal, received legal status on the 18th October.

Break Notices: A “silly” mistake?
19/01/2012
Judgment has been handed down in the High Court case of Avocet Industrial Estates LLP v Merol Ltd and Tudor Rose International Ltd.

Has squatting finally been evicted?
16/01/2012
The Ministry of Justice have recently introduced an amendment to a Bill currently going through Parliament, which introduces a new criminal offence of squatting.

REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS TO RISE IN FEBRUARY
12/01/2012
Statutory redundancy payments to employees who are made redundant on or after the 1st February 2012 will be higher following increases to the rates used to calculate it. The maximum statutory redunda

The Dilapidations Protocol passes into law
10/01/2012
The Property Litigation Association (“PLA”) prepared the original pre-action protocol for dilapidations disputes (“the Protocol”) in 2002

Full-house for Farming Partnership event
09/01/2012
Over 120 land agents, chartered surveyors, bankers, landowners, and farmers from across East Anglia attended an event designed to highlight issues affecting farming partnerships.

Howes Percival expands Employment Law Team
09/01/2012
Howes Percival has expanded its employment law team with the appointment of a new associate. Nicola Butterworth has joined the firm’s Norwich office from the Dundee office of Thorntons Law LLP.

Unleash The Dogs of War …Or Not
06/01/2012
Many people still hold the view that as soon as Solicitors get involved in disagreements, matters will immediately become acrimonious. This is often feared when marriages breakdown and couples are co

Business leaders meet Brandon Lewis MP for talks on Enterprise Zone
06/01/2012
Business leaders, developers and representatives from education and local government have met with local MP Brandon Lewis to discuss

An unwelcome Christmas present for Employers
21/12/2011
On the 24th December 2011, many employers will be looking forward to a well earned Christmas break. However those using agency workers should be aware that on the 24 December their agency workers will

LAW FIRM CONTINUES TO ATTRACT TOP QUALITY TALENT
08/12/2011
Leicester based law firm Howes Percival has recruited a new solicitor to join its well respected Employment department. Louise Piper, who joins from Peterborough based Greenwoods, is an employment spe

HOWES PERCIVAL GROWS ITS PRIVATE CLIENT TEAM
08/12/2011
Kathryn Weir has joined Howes Percival in Leicester, as an assistant solicitor.

Jane Cowley, Partner and Head of the Private Client Group says 'We are delighted Kathryn has chosen to further

Rolling out success at new pastry factory
02/12/2011
A £2m chilled pastry production site has been officially opened in Corby, creating 40 jobs.

The opening of BakeAway, which is a brand new facility to manufacture a range of ready made chilled p

HOWES PERCIVAL TEAMS UP WITH CIPD TO DELIVER LEGAL UPDATE
30/11/2011
Around sixty HR professionals from a broad range of Northamptonshire employers attended an Employment Law Update seminar on 15 November 2011 at the Kettering Park Hotel. The seminar was organised by

HOWES PERCIVAL GROWS ITS CORPORATE TEAM
28/11/2011
Midlands based law firm, Howes Percival LLP, is looking ahead to a bright future with its reinvigorated Corporate Commercial team in Leicester.

Working as part of one department across the Lei

Howes Percival advises on College deal
15/11/2011
A well-established training provider in the heart of Northampton, Aston Recruitment and Training, has joined forces with North Nottinghamshire College. Aston Recruitment and Training Limited, which wa

ADAPT MUMS LIGHT UP THE STAGE AT CHARITY FASHION SHOW
07/11/2011
On 3 November 2011, Howes Percival LLP joined forces with John Lewis to raise money for Leicestershire based charity ADAPT.

The fashion show, which was held at the Leicester City football stadi

Prenuptial Agreements Benefit Partners in Business
07/11/2011
Jane Cowley, partner at Howes Percival Solicitors provides an insight into how risk can be mitigated in new business partnerships.

Think of a prenuptial agreement and no doubt film star and cel

So when is a windfall not such good news?
04/11/2011
Imagine – you have been separated from your spouse of 15 years for some time now. You have led separate lives, and you have sorted out your own divorce proceedings.

GOVERNMENT ACTS TO STEM THE TIDE OF EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL CLAIMS
01/11/2011
Last year there were over 200,000 claims brought before Employment Tribunals...

Free Employment law seminars in Leicester, Northampton and Milton Keynes
27/10/2011
Howes Percival are holding free breakfast seminars in Leicester, Northampton and Milton Keynes to update employers and Human Resources professionals on the latest developments in employment law

Special care for special needs – A reflection on Will drafting…
26/10/2011
I have a dog, a cat, a husband, a full time job and no children, and I sometimes find it hard to find a balance between their competing demands.

HP top clients may be rewarded for generosity
26/10/2011
Top ten most generous nations – something to be proud of!
Charities Aid Foundation research recently demonstrated that in the UK £10.6bn was given to charity last year

Howes Percival join the ranks of Good Solicitors
26/10/2011
National law Firm Howes Percival LLP is showing it's caring side by participating in Will Aid during November.

Employment Law Update Seminar from Howes Percival LLP
20/10/2011
Recent employment law changes, including new agency worker rights and the repeal of the default retirement age, will be under discussion at Howes Percival LLP’s next ‘Working Together’ employment law

A fair playing field or a dive for the Premier League?
18/10/2011
In a ruling given on 4 October 2011, the European Court of Justice has ruled that...

Tenancy Deposit Schemes – a safeguard for tenants?
17/10/2011
If a residential tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (“AST”), there are rules in place which mean that any deposit paid by the tenant must be protected by the landlord via the Tenancy Deposit Sche

Events helps construction industry get to grips with law changes
17/10/2011
Construction and development professionals gathered at events across the East Midlands and East Anglia recently for Howes Percival’s

HOWES PERCIVAL AND RANDSTAD RECRUITMENT AGENCY TACKLE THE AGENCY WORKERS REGULATIONS
14/10/2011
Howes Percival LLP and recruitment agency Randstad held a joint seminar for local employers at the Leicester City Football stadium on 28 September about the Agency Workers Regulations

EVERY LAWYER HELPS
13/10/2011
You may have noticed recent media coverage of the impending advent of Alternative Business Structures ("ABSs") into the market for legal services in England and Wales. More commonly referred to as "Te

Sewers: No longer a financial drain?
12/10/2011
On 1 October 2011 it’s possible that part of your home became owned by someone else and you won’t have even noticed.

Do you have the Power?
10/10/2011
Rebecca Haddon, Solicitor and member of Solicitors for the Elderly hosts a question and answer session on Powers of Attorney and considers why everyone should have 'the power'…..

TAKE CARE: PROTECTING OCCUPIERS
10/10/2011
Are you an occupier? How often do you review and inspect your properties? Do you have a positive written risk assessment policy which you apply rigorously?

Collaborative Law and Children
03/10/2011
The breakdown of a relationship usually results in many different issues having to be addressed. It can also make people focus on what is really important to them in life.

Landlords cannot require existing tenant guarantors to guarantee their assignees
03/10/2011
There have been further developments in the above area following the recent Court of Appeal decision in K/S Victoria Street v House of Fraser (Stores Management) Limited [2011] EWCA Civ 904.

Howes Percival joins the East Anglian legal elite
26/09/2011
Howes Percival has been promoted to the East Anglian legal elite in the latest edition of The Legal 500 – the authoritative guide to the UK’s leading law firms.

NEW RIGHTS FOR AGENCY WORKERS
22/09/2011
The Agency Worker Regulations 2010 (the Regulations) will come into force on the 1st October 2011 and will have a significant impact on employers who regularly hire agency workers.

Howes Percival strengthens Commercial Property team
14/09/2011
Howes Percival has further boosted its Norwich based Property team with the appointment of a new partner. Jamie Kidd, an expert in Property Litigation, joins Howes Percival from London firm

Changes to the Construction Act and planning law update
09/09/2011
Imminent changes to the Construction Act and an update on the ongoing reforms of the planning system will be the topics under discussion at Howes Percival’s development law update seminars which will

Will the Bribery Act 2010 affect corporate hospitality?
01/09/2011
As we are about to embark upon a new season with the Saints, should businesses be concerned about the effect of the Bribery Act 2010 ("the Act") upon corporate hospitality? The Act was due to come int

More change for the EIA regime
31/08/2011
Successive UK governments have struggled to come to terms with the implications of the EU's environmental impact assessment (EIA) regime for the planning system and new regulations introduced last

Rewriting history - can you backdate a document?
30/08/2011
The short answer is no. If you want to backdate it, generally speaking either the date doesn't matter, in which case don't bother; or the date does matter, in which case it’s probably fraud.

Howes Percival welcomes new Enterprise Zones announcement
17/08/2011
Planning expert Trevor Ivory welcomes the announcement of a second round new Enterprise Zones and explains what it means for areas both inside and outside the new zones.

INTRODUCING THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TEAM AT HOWES PERCIVAL
12/08/2011
Howes Percival's commercial property team in Northampton now has a third new arrival since last December. Laura Swallow (pictured left, standing) joined the team on 1 September having completed her t

CITY CENTRE RIOTS: HOW TO MINIMISE DISRUPTION TO YOUR BUSINESS
12/08/2011
As the rioting spreads out of London and into Leicester City Centre, Paula Bailey, Partner and Head of the Employment Department at Howes Percival Solicitors offers advice on how local employers can e

Do You Have the Power?
11/08/2011
Prudent planners arrange their affairs to take account of circumstances which might arise in the future. They consider what might be needed if they become ill or are involved in an accident.

Will Drafting
29/07/2011
After many years of complaints to the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) about poor quality Will drafting by unqualified and unregulated Will writers, the panel have now concluded that that Will wri

INVESTING IN LAWYERS OF THE FUTURE
29/07/2011
As part of our ongoing commitment to the wider community, Justine Flack, Associate Solicitor within the Family Team at Howes Percival has been working with the Leicestershire Education Business Compan

Take care when taking a break
07/07/2011
In many cases, landlords are prepared to provide tenants with the flexibility to determine their lease early by providing an option to break.

Howes Percival LLP creates specialist property development team
07/07/2011
Howes Percival has boosted its Norwich based Property team with the appointment of two specialist development lawyers – creating a new legal powerhouse in the development sector.

Reconciling localism with the growth agenda
07/07/2011
As the Localism Bill continues its passage through Parliament and some local authorities are left pondering the legality of their attempts to pull back from the RSS housing numbers

When there's a Will there's a potential dispute
06/07/2011
It’s sad but true that many people don't concentrate on making their Will until the last minute, and then when they do they make a sudden decision to benefit one person to the exclusion of the rest

National Employment Conference 2011 - updated
05/07/2011
National Employment Conference - 11 October 2011 at The Hilton Hotel, Northampton.

Our dedicated team of employment specialists will lead the Discussion Groups and Workshops which give delegate

SFE East Midlands Regional group - Launch
01/07/2011
28th September 2011

The Saints Ground Franklins Gardens Weedon Road Northampton NN5 5BG

1600 - 18.30

Brief Visit to the Classroom!
01/07/2011
In a bid to raise awareness of the realities of a career in Law, two senior solicitors from local law firms Howes Percival and Cartwright King went back to school for the day.

From CV

Johnson & Starley Consolidates its Future
28/06/2011
Johnson & Starley Consolidates its Future
Well established Brackmills based Johnson & Starley Limited, the heating and ventilation specialists, has purchased a business based on the South Coast

HOWES PERCIVAL RACE FOR LIFE
28/06/2011
On Sunday 19 June 2011, nine ladies from the Northampton and Leicester offices of Howes Percival LLP took part in the 5k Race for Life held at Abington Park, Northampton, to raise money for Cancer Res

Howes Percival Lawyer for Court Panel
21/06/2011
Elizabeth Young, Director of Private Client Services at Howes Percival has recently been selected to be re-appointed to the Court of Protection Panel of Professional Deputies.

Firms warned to act now on bribery
16/06/2011
With less than a month to go until new laws to prevent bribery come into force, Howes Percival is warning firms to act now to ensure that they are compliant.

THE BRIBERY ACT 2010
08/06/2011
Question

I thought that the Bribery Act only affected companies who do business abroad, but one of my UK customers said that it applies to all UK businesses. Is this correct?

Haystacks and hay barns
02/06/2011
The Supreme Court moves to block legal loophole in the planning system as Government gives councils tough new powers.

Howes Percival to assist with Portsmouth FC investigation
19/05/2011
Howes Percival has been instructed by insolvency practitioners Geoff Carton-Kelly and David Hudson of Baker Tilly Restructuring and Recovery LLP, the joint liquidators of Portsmouth City Football Club

Howes Percival LLP advises technology development company on investment deal
18/05/2011
Howes Percival LLP's corporate team in Leicester has advised Rutland-based, and internationally-recognised technology development company, Surface Generation Limited.

Howes Percival's Private Client and Wealth Management Team Continues to go from strength to strength
17/05/2011
Howes Percival's Private Client and Wealth Management Team continues to grow from strength to strength.

Love, Love Me Do – McCartney, Mills and the Missing Pre-Nup(s)
10/05/2011
Paul McCartney likes being in love. Now aged 68, he has just announced his engagement to Nancy Shevell, a 51 year old New York Businesswoman.

Supreme Court moves to block abuse of time limits for enforcement of planning breaches
09/05/2011
A recent string of high profile cases on time limits for enforcement of deliberately concealed planning breaches have culminated in the decision of the Supreme Court in Secretary of State for Communit

LIFE AFTER THE DEFAULT RETIREMENT AGE
05/05/2011
The Default Retirement Age (DRA) was abolished on 6 April 2011. Under the DRA employers could compulsory retire an employee at 65.

Howes Percival and Grant Thornton clear the way!
05/05/2011
A team of volunteers from the Northampton office of law firm Howes Percival LLP and the Northamptonshire Office of accountants Grant Thornton devoted a Saturday to clearing a a forest walkway.

Partners for life?
03/05/2011
Read the deed!

Almost nobody reads partnership deeds until there is a dispute. A tragic case recently reported emphasises the importance of understanding your partnership deed.

Courts widen planning controls over demolition
28/04/2011
The way the planning system treats demolition has long been a source of confusion and the Court of Appeal has recently complicated matters further in yet another example of the broad reach of the envi

EMPLOYERS PREPARE FOR APRIL CHANGES
13/04/2011
More than sixty Northamptonshire HR practitioners got to grips with employment law changes at Northamptonshire CIPD's, annual 'Employment Law Update', presented by law firm Howes Percival LLP.

Destination London: Divorce Tourism and Foreign Divorces
12/04/2011
Concern has been highlighted in the press recently regarding potential for 'divorce tourism' following the recent decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of Golubovich.

The best plans are lasting plans
05/04/2011
We are encouraged to plan for the future and at the same time warned of the difficult times ahead. Our futures will be very different to previous generations; we are wealthier, at least in cash terms

Howes Percival’s Family Team proudly celebrate their first year of success
01/04/2011
In April 2011 the Family Team will celebrate their first birthday. Since Jane Cowley joined Howes Percival to head up the team, she has secured high profile wins for the firm.

Granny Knows Best
01/04/2011
Grandparents play an invaluable role in society and in family life, contributing their life experience, wisdom and love.

Government puts economic growth and jobs at the heart of planning decisions
31/03/2011
The Ministerial Statement that accompanied the Budget will be welcomed by many as the Government’s strongest commitment yet to making sure a localised planning system delivers development - and its im

Employers need to be clear on April law changes
30/03/2011
April 2011 sees a number of significant changes to employment law that employers need to be aware of, including changes to retirement and paternity leave.

The Bribery Act 2010 and ‘Adequate Procedures’
30/03/2011
Never thought you could be guilty of bribery? Think again.

The Bribery Act 2010 will come into force on 1 July 2011 and will introduce changes in the law that could significantly impact the

BUDGET 2011 Changes to Inheritance Tax: Your Questions Answered
28/03/2011
What are the Government's new proposals?

SportsAid 2011
24/03/2011
The 2011 season of SportsAid lunches had an extremely successful opening when the Northampton Marriott Hotel again hosted the event on 11 March 2011.

A Budget for development?
24/03/2011
Planning reform was at the heart of yesterday’s Budget, with the announcement of proposals aimed at kick-starting the development industry forming a key part of the Chancellor’s plans for economic

ABOLITION OF THE DEFAULT RETIREMENT AGE
24/03/2011
Many readers will have heard in the news recently that the Government is to abolish the Default Retirement Age (DRA).

You've been served ... on Facebook?
21/03/2011
The judiciary in England and Wales warm up to the use of social networking sites in litigation.

Waste water treatment plants put in the hands of the IPC - for now
17/03/2011
While most people are busy anticipating the imminent demise of the Infrastructure Planning Commission, it’s jurisdiction will be extended from 6 April to include applications relating to

The Wow Factor – or should it be The Vow Factor?
08/03/2011
Speculation regarding Kate Middleton's wedding dress is rife. This follows supposition regarding the proposed guest list.

A local town for local people: NIMBYs, YIMBYs and BANANAs
06/03/2011
The Localism Bill will radically change the way that local councils relate to the communities that they serve and nowhere are the changes as radical as in the proposed reform of the planning system.

So who should divide the spoils?
02/03/2011
So who should decide who gets the house, what should happen to the business, where the children should live, and how your personal possessions should be divided in the event of family breakdown?

SCRAP METAL OR SCRAP METAL MICKEY?
17/02/2011
Many property owners, whether landlords or developers, will come across abandoned goods.

Howes Percival Quizzes Leicestershire Professionals
17/02/2011
Regional law firm Howes Percival has entertained over 130 Leicestershire professionals with a 2010 themed quiz which raised £500 for the Leicestershire-based premature and poorly babies charity ADAPT.

Why you need a Clean Break
16/02/2011
Couples negotiating a financial settlement within divorce proceedings are often advised to try and achieve a "clean break".

Imerman v Tchenguiz - Has hiding assets become a little easier?
16/02/2011
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of Imerman v Tchenguiz could have serious consequences for couples involved in financial negotiations surrounding their divorce.

Pickles wins latest round in Cala Homes fight
10/02/2011
Cala’s high-profile litigation against the Government’s handling of the abolition of the Regional Strategies was the subject of yet another High Court decision this week.

Kate Scammell joins Howes Percival’s expanding Private Client Team
08/02/2011
Experienced Member of the Institute of Legal Executives, Kate Scammell has joined the expanding Family and Private Client teams at Howes Percival LLP in the East Midlands.

Bart Obszynski joins Howes Percival’s expanding Private Client & Wealth Management Team
08/02/2011
Experienced private client Associate, Bart Obszynski, has joined the expanding Private Client & Wealth Management team at Howes Percival LLP in the East Midlands.

Developers should think carefully about the precise terms of planning obligations in appeals
07/02/2011
In a case that could easily have been avoided by better drafting, the High Court upholds a local planning authority’s right to enforce the terms of a unilateral undertaking even though a planning

Kirsty or Phil? Who really sold my house?
01/02/2011
Spring will hopefully soon be with us and in property terms that means the “for sale” boards emerging at the same time as the daffodils.

New Planning Team for Howes Percival
28/01/2011
Howes Percival LLP is expanding its commercial property services in East Anglia with the creation of a new Planning practice to work with developers, landowners and local authorities.

Norfolk farmers benefit from polytunnel ruling
27/01/2011
Planning law expert Trevor Ivory comments on Court of Appeal decision.

Howes Percival's Private Client and Wealth Management Team Continues to go from strength to strength
19/01/2011
Howes Percival's Private Client and Wealth Management Team continues to grow from strength to strength.

Howes Percival & Yorkshire Bank Volunteers Decorate Youth Centre
17/01/2011
A team of volunteers from Howes Percival LLP Solicitors and Yorkshire Bank's Leicester Financial Solutions Centre (FSC) devoted a Saturday to support a local youth centre.

Pest control business sold with legal help from Howes Percival LLP
10/01/2011
The Northampton office of law firm Howes Percival LLP has advised the vendor of a Northamptonshire-based pest control, food safety and hygiene services business.

Does charity begin at home, or in court?
07/01/2011
In these times the demands for our money are becoming ever stronger. Charities are particularly affected, and it is often when people die that the largest donations are made.

Landmark viability ruling in the Court of Appeal
22/12/2010
Vannes -v- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and SSCLG
Court of Appeal upholds Inspector’s decision to grant planning permission without any affordable housing requirement despite

The Localism Bill - initial reaction
16/12/2010
After months of debate and speculation the Localism Bill was published this week and it is as wide-ranging in its scope as was expected.

Pre - employment health questions
14/12/2010
Q: My company sends out a pre-employment health questionnaire to all job applicants.

Additional Paternity Leave
14/12/2010
Q: A male employee's partner is expecting a baby next April. I thought fathers were only entitled to two weeks of paternity leave after a child is born, but this employee wants to take six months.

Howes Percival LLP appointed to investigate Asil Nadir’s finances
08/12/2010
Howes Percival has been appointed by the Trustee in Bankruptcy of the estate of Asil Nadir to assist with investigations into Mr Nadir’s finances.

GOVERNMENT GIVES THE GREEN LIGHT FOR ADDITIONAL PATERNITY LEAVE
25/11/2010
In October the Coalition Government confirmed that it will implement the Additional Paternity Leave (APL) Regulations for parents of babies due on or after the 3rd April 2011.

Fixed Fee Divorce Scheme Launched
19/11/2010
The Family Law Team at Howes Percival LLP are now offering their clients a fixed fee arrangement in undefended divorce cases.

Howes Percival LLP advises on the sale of fostering agency
19/11/2010
East Midlands law firm Howes Percival LLP has advised the vendors of a highly regarded independent fostering agency.

Insuring against Divorce
16/11/2010
Justice Secretary, Mr Kenneth Clark, wants to save at least £40million from the annual justice budget of £2.1billion, and suggests State funded legal assistance for divorce should cease.

Sandra Stephens joins Howes Percival’s expanding Private Client Team
15/11/2010
Experienced Legal Executive Sandra Stephens has joined the expanding Family Law team at Howes Percival LLP in the East Midlands, working from the firm's Leicester office.

Howes Percival's Private Client and Wealth Management Team has lottery success!
15/11/2010
Howes Percival's Private Client and Wealth Management team has been appointed to join Camelot's independent panel of advisors, in recognition of its excellent reputation in the private client field.

Howes Percival LLP Opens Offices in London and Manchester
13/11/2010
The Norwich office of leading regional law firm Howes Percival is expanding its insolvency and corporate recovery work with the opening of two new satellite offices in London and Manchester.

Are your Standard Terms and Conditions effective?
11/10/2010
Many businesses engaged in the sale and purchase of goods or services operate using a standard set of Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions attempt to set the terms for all contracts your

Act Now on Equality
11/10/2010
The Equality Act 2010, which came into force on 1st October, brings disability, sex, race and other grounds of discrimination together within a single piece of legislation.

In addition to harmo

Warning to check lease history
11/10/2010
Commercial sellers need to be particularly careful when purporting to sell property with vacant possession. In a recent case, Area Estates Limited v Weir (2010), Area Estates tried to sell a s

New codes for broadcast and non-broadcast advertising now in force
07/10/2010
The Committee of Advertising Practice ("CAP") and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice ("BCAP") have introduced new codes for non-broadcast and broadcast advertising.

New rules govern health questions for job applicants
07/10/2010
Employers must beware new rules which forbid asking job applicants about their health before a job offer is made.

Legal 500 Accolades for Howes Percival
07/10/2010
It's official! Howes Percival LLP has been rated in the top tier in the East Midlands for Corporate and Commercial Law.

Teenage Boxing Talent Supported at SportsAid Northamptonshire Lunch
06/10/2010
Over 100 business people from across Northamptonshire recently met at the latest SportsAid charity lunch held at the Marriott Hotel, Northampton. The event raised £2,500.

Three New Directors for Howes Percival LLP
11/09/2010
Leading law firm Howes Percival LLP has appointed three new Directors at its Norwich office. John Bradshaw, Joanna Nicholls and Catherine Shaw have been promoted from Associate Solicitor to the level

Surviving Divorce or Family Breakdown
10/09/2010
A happy relationship involves making plans and having hopes for the future. Family breakdown or separation can often mean such hopes and expectations change, and are replaced by fear and uncertainty.

Howes Percival Assist Northampton School for Boys in Academy Conversion
09/09/2010
A team of solicitors from Howes Percival's Northampton office have assisted Northampton School for Boys in their conversion to academy status.

Criminal Allegations
24/08/2010
Question
One of my employees was allegedly seen committing a criminal act outside work by a colleague, and the police are involved. Can I take disciplinary action?

COALITION GOVERNMENT'S DE-REGULATION DRIVE – WHICH EMPLOYMENT LAWS COULD BE SCRAPPED?
12/08/2010
The Coalition Government has called on the public to suggest which regulations "should be removed or changed" to make running a business or organisation simpler.

DRESS CODES
04/08/2010
Question
One of my male employees has complained about our requirement for male staff to wear a shirt and tie which he has found too hot and uncomfortable in the recent hot weather. What do I do?

Howes Percival LLP promote Robert Colman to Partner
12/07/2010
Leading law firm Howes Percival LLP has promoted Robert Colman to Partner specialising in Corporate Finance, Commercial Law, Banking and Finance.

Howes Percival and Relate launch family law helpline
09/07/2010
Leicestershire people who turn to Relate when their marriages are in trouble can now call a free telephone helpline and talk to Howes Percival's Family Law team.

Howes Percival LLP comments on record number of Employment Tribunal claims
07/07/2010
Employment Tribunal claims are at their highest ever levels. Official figures just released by the Tribunals Service show that 236,100 claims were brought in 2009/10, representing a 56 per cent incre

William Chalk joins Howes Percival’s expanding Private Client Team
02/07/2010
Solicitor William Chalk has joined the expanding Private Client Team at Howes Percival LLP in the East Midlands, working from the firm’s Leicester and Northampton offices.

Howes Percival and baby charity ADAPT conquer Peaks
28/06/2010
Lawyers from the Leicester office of Howes Percival and supporters from the Leicestershire neo-natal baby charity ADAPT together conquered the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, raising £5,000 for ADAPT

Break clauses – it really is all or nothing
19/06/2010
A break clause is a term in a tenancy agreement that allows a tenant to leave before the tenancy period comes to an end. While this may seem like an attractive option during lease negotiations, parti

Businesses Beware of Foul Play during the World Cup
18/06/2010
As football fever grips the nation during World Cup, businesses need to ensure that they are on the ball to avoid allegations of foul play.

Bribery Act 2010
18/06/2010
Bribery and corruption has been a hot topic on the global business scene for some time and the UK has been perceived by some to be lagging behind other countries, with 'out of date' rules in place.

Employment issues arising from the World Cup
16/06/2010
Question

Many of my staff are football fans and they are looking forward to the World Cup. What should I do?

Howes Percival and baby charity ADAPT in Peaks condition
10/06/2010
Lawyers from the Leicester office of Howes Percival are stepping out with supporters from the Leicestershire neo-natal baby charity ADAPT to tackle the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

Share and Share Alike
09/06/2010
Wanting to live with someone and not have the commitment of marriage is an option which many people choose.

Protect your business relationship with a Prenuptial Agreement
09/06/2010
Most small businesses start as partnerships, but break down within a year. Friendship alone is not necessarily a good basis for a successful business partnership.

World Cup heartache looms for football widows
07/06/2010
The World Cup can spell heartache off the pitch for married couples, warns a leading Leicestershire divorce lawyer, as wives can feel abandoned and neglected by husbands watching back-to-back matches.

Justine Flack joins Howes Percival’s expanding Family Law Team
19/05/2010
Senior Solicitor, Justine Flack, has joined the new and growing Family Law Team at Howes Percival LLP in the East Midlands, working in their Leicester and Northampton Offices.

Howes Percival’s Michael Briggs wins award
17/05/2010
Michael Briggs, a lawyer at Howes Percival in Leicester, has been named the Young Solicitor of the Year 2010 by the Leicestershire Law Society.

Howes Percival and premature baby mums hit the catwalk for ADAPT
14/05/2010
Five Leicestershire mums who were helped by ADAPT when their babies were born prematurely took to the catwalk alongside seven lawyers from the Leicester office of Howes Percival LLP to raise money.

Divorce is a family business
12/05/2010
Marriage breakdown is always difficult, but it can appear doubly daunting if your husband or wife is also your business partner.

Prepare for married life with a Pre-Nup
11/05/2010
Preparing for your wedding should include planning your financial affairs. What is a Prenuptial Agreement and how wise is it to start married life by planning for all eventualities?

Howes Percival and John Lewis plan fashion show for ADAPT
10/05/2010
Five Leicestershire mums who were helped by ADAPT when their babies were born prematurely are to take to the catwalk to raise money for the local charity in a fashion show.

Meanwhile... a smart idea for empty shops
10/05/2010
Owners of vacant high street properties in Norwich and Great Yarmouth could benefit from Meanwhile Use Leases – a novel scheme to regenerate town centres.

New rules give staff the right to training
10/05/2010
The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 came into force on the 6 April this year.

Is your company behind the times?
10/05/2010
The 1300 sections of the Companies Act 2006 came fully into force on 1 October 2009.

The Top Five Employment Law Changes April 2010
10/05/2010
This year, we’ve already seen a raft of changes in employment law. Here is a round-up of five of the key changes introduced in April.

Howes Percival toasts English wine
28/04/2010
The leading law firm Howes Percival invited clients and contacts to a wine tasting with a difference – all the wines were from English vineyards.

Howes Percival plans major expansion of family practice with Harvey Ingram hire
21/04/2010
Howes Percival has brought in former Harvey Ingram partner Jane Cowley to head its new family law team, as the firm forges ahead with plans to expand its private client offering.

Families feel stress
20/04/2010
One area which comes under stress during times of economic uncertainty is family life.

Howes Percival volunteers help Sence Valley wildlife
20/04/2010
A team of volunteers from the Leicester office of the law firm Howes Percival LLP got stuck into a particularly challenging job at Sence Valley Forest Park.

FIT NOTES
15/04/2010
Question

Too many of my employees are taking too long off work sick. I've heard there are changes afoot to the sick note system. What are they?

Howes Percival expands Leicester office
06/04/2010
Law firm Howes Percival is expanding its Leicester office with the creation of 10 jobs. The company is to launch a family law division, which will be headed by Jane Cowley.

Partner hire: Jane Cowley at Howes Percival
06/04/2010
Jane Cowley is now Head of Family Law and the East Midlands Private Client Group at Howes Percival. Jane Cowley was previously Partner and Head of Family Law at Harvey Ingram.

Howes Percival expands into family law with arrival of a major new partner
06/04/2010
The leading corporate law firm Howes Percival is expanding into family law, with the highly significant arrival of nationally renowned lawyer Jane Cowley as a new partner to head a new team.

Howes Percival advises Welcome Break on Starbucks deal
12/03/2010
The Leicester office of law firm Howes Percival has advised Welcome Break on a deal with Starbucks which will see the global coffee brand introduced to the motorway services operator’s UK network.

Howes Percival’s Matt Talbot to cycle with Dallaglio
12/03/2010
Matt Talbot, a partner at the law firm Howes Percival, is joining the former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio on his Sports Relief marathon cycle ride across Europe.

Bullying
04/03/2010
QUESTION
One of my employees has just informed me that they have been bullied over the past few months by their line manager. What should I do?

Howes Percival LLP advises Anglian Archives
23/02/2010
Howes Percival LLP has advised document archiving and storage specialist, Anglian Archives, on the acquisition of the freehold of new premises on the City Trading Estate in Norwich.

Business leaders join Chloe Smith MP to launch business forum for Norwich
23/02/2010
Business leaders, entrepreneurs and students joined Norwich North MP Chloe Smith today at an event to launch a new forum designed to bring business and education closer together.

First Non-Lawyer Partner for Howes Percival LLP
23/02/2010
Leading law firm Howes Percival LLP has strengthened its highly respected Estates Team with the promotion of Richard Lovett as its first non-lawyer Partner.

Warning to Employers from Recent Tribunal Claims
23/02/2010
Statistics published recently by the Employment Tribunal service revealed that Tribunal claims arising out of an employer's failure to consult with employees over large scale redundancies increased.

Landlord with a corporate tenant
23/02/2010
Where a landlord has a tenant in financial difficulties, and potentially going into liquidation, there may be a number of remedies available to it.

Personnel Today Legal Dilemma
18/02/2010
One of my employees is disabled and needs adjustments to be made to her place of work. Can we make the employee change her place of work and carry out the necessary adjustments to our other premises?

The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (the "Regulations")
18/02/2010
The Regulations came into force on 28 December 2009 to facilitate the greater provision of services across the European Economic Area.

Payments under Construction Contracts are to change - but not yet
18/02/2010
Very quietly, on the 12 November, the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill 2008 received the Royal Assent and became law.

Love in the workplace
18/02/2010
Q. I have two employees who have become romantically involved at work. What should I do?

New Zealand Winegrowers prevent registration of "Kiwi Cuvee" trade mark by French wine company.
18/02/2010
France has a renowned reputation for being a leader in the worlds of gastronomy and fine wine, and is not afraid to admit it.

Howes Percival backs Northamptonshire charity for 2010
21/01/2010
The Northampton office of the law firm Howes Percival has chosen to fundraise for the Northamptonshire Community Foundation throughout 2010.

Harassment in the workplace: loophole is tightened
21/01/2010
A recent Court of Appeal decision makes it harder for employees to use 'loophole legislation' to claim harassment in the workplace, writes Simon deMaid, employment lawyer at Howes Percival.

150 people take part in Howes Percival pub quiz
20/01/2010
Question: How many England caps did Tigers legend Martin Johnson win?

Howes Percival donates gifts for Leicestershire Cares
20/01/2010
Staff at the Leicester office of the law firm Howes Percival LLP have donated more than 40 Christmas gifts to bring cheer to disadvantaged people in Leicestershire.