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Settlement Agreements – Resolving Employment Disputes

It is not uncommon for dispute to come about within the workplace. In order to combat what can be lengthy and costly disputes, employers and employees can enter into a contract know as a ‘settlement agreement’. Also known as compromise agreements, settlement agreements offer a way to resolve employment disputes amicably and provide certainty for both parties. This blog aims to provide an overview of settlement agreements in the UK, outlining their purpose, key components, and the benefits they [...]

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Landlord Possession Claim Reforms

The Government have very recently re-affirmed their intention to proceed with the abolition of so- called no fault evictions, using the Section 21 procedure. Whilst the Government have, for some time, been talking about introducing this change to the Law, a Bill to effect the change is now being laid before Parliament and it is expected to become Law in due course. There will be some exceptions to the general rule that the tenant no fault evictions will be abolished, [...]

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Expanding your Business: Advantages and Disadvantages for Buyers and Sellers in an Acquisition

Today will be exploring the benefits and risks of acquiring a Business by an Asset Purchase vs a Share Purchase. The most significant difference between the two is that in an Asset Purchase, the buyer has the ability to “pick and choose” which assets are being purchased, in turn permitting himself to choose only the best assets and leave behind any liabilities. In contrast, within a Share Purchase, the buyer has no control over what is obtained and will need [...]

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Expanding your Business: The difference between an Asset Purchase and a Share Purchase.

Are you looking to expand your business? Maybe you wish to invest in acquiring another business to aid your expansion? There are two ways in which a buyer can acquire a business. Whilst both arrangements aid a similar commercial purpose, there are fundamental differences in respect of the legal effect and tax treatment. There are advantages and disadvantages to both asset and share purchases which all depend on the type of business you run and your economic goals. It is [...]

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CONFECTIONERS TO CORPORATE SOLICITOR

Pepperells are delighted to be celebrating new female additions to their Corporate Law team, inwhat the firm has noticed, is a growing trend of women embarking on careers within theCorporate Solicitors and Commercial legal departments. Jessica McKenzie qualified in August of 2022 and began her working life initially as anArchitectural Technician, though due to the economic climate, Jessica had a change of careerand set up her own confectionary business in Beverley, she quickly saw success in her ventureand later expanded [...]

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PEPPERELLS SECURE £1.5m FOR CHARITY PARTNERS

Pepperells Solicitors are delighted to announce that they have raised over £1,570,000 of future income for the charity members connected with the National Free Wills Network. The National Free Wills Network is a collection of charities, ranging from household names to those with a strong regional or local focus. The network provides free Will writing services to the charity’s known supporters. Over 190 charities are in benefit of the network and more than 45,000 legacy gifts have been pledged so far. [...]

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PEPPERELLS JOIN FORCES WITH FAWCETT & CO TO KEEP CHILDREN FUELED AND READY FOR SCHOOL

Pepperells Solicitors and Fawcett and Co Accountants have joined forces to fund a local school breakfast club in Lincoln. St Giles Academy, on Addison Drive in Lincoln, were facing the possibility of having to close the club due to funding cuts. The project, initiated by Pepperells in 2022, has provided a regular weekly delivery of breakfast items from Morrisons, for the children to enjoy as part of a healthy hearty breakfast, keeping them fuelled and ready for the school [...]

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The Importance of a New Will when contemplating Divorce

We understand here at Pepperells that going through a divorce is a difficult and stressful time for those involved and a new Will would often be overlooked during the emotional process of a Divorce. . What does a Divorce mean for my existing Will? On contemplation of Divorce and on Divorce, this does not revoke your pre-existing Will and your former spouse will remain in the Will but they will be treated as if they had passed away. If your Will [...]

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MINI-BUDGET 2022 UPDATE

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has outlined a series of tax cuts and economic measures in a bid to boost the UK economy. Pepperells Head of Conveyancing says “It’s a positive announcement for the property industry and will hopefully give more people the chance to become home owners and purchase their dream homes.” Today’s announcement has seen changes to: Zero rate band increase – the threshold over which any duty starts to be paid is up from £125,000 to £250,000.First Time Buyers –   First time [...]

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DEPUTYSHIPS AND COURT OF PROTECTION

What happens when someone loses capacity to manage their own affairs, but they haven’t set up a Lasting Power of Attorney? When this happens, the person or people stepping in to manage the affairs of the person who has lost capacity (“P”) must instead apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order, granting them Court Ordered authority to manage P’s finances instead.

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