Major survey shows City is divided on the use and enforceability of restrictive covenants
A major survey of 116 financial sector-based businesses launched today by international law firm Faegre Baker Daniels LLP looks at the use of restrictive covenants in the financial services sector. Whilst there are many in the City who might dismiss restrictive covenants, the survey found that 83% of respondents included them in their employment contracts and four out of ten (42%) supported the view that breaches and alleged breaches do get challenged.
Drought brings fears of increased risk of subsidence
Is your clients’ property at risk from subsidence? On Monday 20 February, the Environment Secretary announced that the south-east of England has officially moved into drought status. With the lack of rainfall predicted to continue and areas of drought set to increase this situation can also lead to an increased risk of subsidence, which can have a detrimental effect on your property warns Property Assure, the property information and helpline service provider.
Awdry Bailey & Douglas chooses SOS Connect for next-generation CMS and firm-wide integration
Awdry Bailey & Douglas Solicitors has selected SOS Connect from Solicitors Own Software as its next-generation integrated case management system. The new software will support the firm’s goal to provide a more proactive service to clients whilst benefiting from closer integration to improve time recording, customer relationship management and business performance reporting.
Irwin Mitchell maintains Silver status in BITC social responsibility rankings
Senior partners at Irwin Mitchell have hailed the firm’s performance in improving its score and maintaining its status alongside some of the biggest businesses in the country for its commitment to social responsibility in a prestigious league table.
Onwards and upwards at ARAG plc
Following a fantastic 2011, three promotions and a new recruit later ARAG plc has had a speedy start to 2012. ARAG’s sales team is preparing for a growth over the next two years with the appointment of a broker business manager.
Lender panels and HSBC are main concerns at first Law Society CQS networking event
PSG, one of the market-leading providers of property searches and reports to the legal and conveyancing professions, opened the first of the current series of networking events for the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) members in London earlier this month.
TM Group announces a board level vacancy to help oversee ambitious growth plans
TM Group has revealed plans to recruit a new board member to help oversee the planned growth of the company as it enters new markets. Since it was established in 1999 TM has grown rapidly, despite the struggling property market and, with even more ambitious plans to develop its innovative technology, TM is now looking for a Sales and Marketing Director to join the Board of Directors.
Gosschalks looks to push the boundaries of client services through next generation technology
Gosschalks Solicitors are working with Peppermint Technology to develop a market-leading legal services platform to provide a range of a differentiated client services by harnessing next generation technology. Gosschalks is a progressive 36-partner commercial law firm based in Kingston-upon-Hull. Their client base is not only local but stretches to all corners of the UK and incorporates a diverse range of business types from sole traders to national PLCs.
