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Bullying 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 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 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 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 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 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 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") 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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.
Teenage golf champion backed by SportsAid Northamptonshire Teenage golf champion backed by SportsAid Northamptonshire
18/12/2009
Business people at the latest SportsAid charity lunch in Northampton gave encouragement and backing to teenage golf sensation Meghan MacLaren whilst raising almost £2,000 for other sports stars.
Harassment at Office Party Harassment at Office Party
11/12/2009
Q. At our recent Christmas party our sales director attempted to dance with one of our trainee sales advisors.
Large Increase in Redundancy Claims to Tribunal Large Increase in Redundancy Claims to Tribunal
30/11/2009
Businesses squeezed by the recession who have tried to save costs by cutting jobs could find themselves on the receiving end of an Employment Tribunal claim.
Business Doctor: Daryl Lant, Howes Percival Business Doctor: Daryl Lant, Howes Percival
26/11/2009
Q. I recently purchased an industrial freezer for use in my catering business. It stopped working over a weekend, and the food products inside were ruined.
Howes Percival volunteers brighten up the riverside Howes Percival volunteers brighten up the riverside
23/11/2009
A team of volunteers from the Leicester office of the law firm Howes Percival LLP donned wellies and wet weather gear to plant more than 2,000 bulbs on the banks of the Grand Union Canal in the city.
Howes Percival toasts English wine Howes Percival toasts English wine
23/11/2009
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 and Leonard Cheshire Disability enjoy a Christmas shopping expedition Howes Percival and Leonard Cheshire Disability enjoy a Christmas shopping expedition
18/11/2009
More than 20 disabled people from Leonard Cheshire Disability’s homes at Sileby and Anstey were taken for a Christmas shopping expedition by 15 volunteers from the Leicester office.
Holidays and Sickness Holidays and Sickness
11/11/2009
Question
One of my employees has been off sick for the past 10 months. What should I do?

Nick James joins Howes Percival as partner Nick James joins Howes Percival as partner
23/10/2009
The law firm Howes Percival has a new partner, Nick James, in its property team based at Leicester.
Lawyers scrub-bash for RSPB Lawyers scrub-bash for RSPB
23/10/2009
Lawyers from leading Norwich law firm Howes Percival LLP donned their wellies and wooly jumpers and headed to Surlingham Church Marsh recently, to lend a hand to RSPB staff working on the reserve.
WORKING TOGETHER TO MANAGE LONG-TERM SICKNESS ABSENCE WORKING TOGETHER TO MANAGE LONG-TERM SICKNESS ABSENCE
23/10/2009
Managing long-term sickness absence will be the topic of Howes Percival LLP’s next ‘Working Together’ quarterly employment law seminar to be held in November.
Businesses urged to take note of minimum wage changes from 1st Oct Businesses urged to take note of minimum wage changes from 1st Oct
23/10/2009
Changes and new penalties mark 10th anniversary of National Minimum Wage
Deal saves Norwich’s Mustard Shop Deal saves Norwich’s Mustard Shop
23/10/2009
Norwich’s famous Mustard shop in the Royal Arcade has been saved from closure by the Norwich Heritage Economic & Regeneration Trust (HEART).
Guidance for anyone employing temporary workers Guidance for anyone employing temporary workers
23/10/2009
Uncertainty continues on the timing of new laws to improve the rights for agency workers following an ambiguous statement by Gordon Brown at the recent Trade Unions Congress.
Essential tips for effective credit control Essential tips for effective credit control
23/10/2009
Cash flow problems are one of the biggest factors in company failures.
Howes Percival LLP backs tomorrow’s sporting superstars Howes Percival LLP backs tomorrow’s sporting superstars
23/10/2009
Howes Percival LLP was one of the founding sponsors of SportsAid in Norfolk and has been supporting Norfolk’s talented young sportsmen and women since June 2000.
Businesses urged to complete property deals before end of reduced VAT rate period Businesses urged to complete property deals before end of reduced VAT rate period
23/10/2009
Howes Percival LLP is urging businesses to complete property deals before the end of the year to avoid a double-whammy.
Construction lawyer Pam Allardice gives advice on coping with crunch time in the construction industry Construction lawyer Pam Allardice gives advice on coping with crunch time in the construction industry
23/10/2009
The current economic conditions mean great uncertainty for all areas of business and none more so than the construction industry.
Contentious probate litigation Contentious probate litigation
23/10/2009
You may have seen the article in recent press relating to Dr Christine Gill, the successful claimant in a case in which she challenged her mother's will.
Cutting Employees Hours – Legal Implications Cutting Employees Hours – Legal Implications
23/10/2009
Faced with the difficult economic climate many employers are considering cutting employees hours (and as a consequence their pay) to save costs and avoid redundancies.
“I know where you live!” - Privacy for Directors' Residential Addresses “I know where you live!” - Privacy for Directors' Residential Addresses
23/10/2009
Corporate Partner Chris Houghton highlights important changes to the Companies Act 2006
McDonalds defeated by Malaysian curry house McDonalds defeated by Malaysian curry house
23/10/2009
Intellectual Property solicitor Jenna Bruce considers the recent case which ended McDonald’s run of success against food establishments using the “Mc” prefix.
Howes Percival LLP East Midland region's success in The Legal 500 Guide 2009 Howes Percival LLP East Midland region's success in The Legal 500 Guide 2009
23/10/2009
Our teams of lawyers at Howes Percival LLP are made up of highly talented individuals – a view endorsed by the recently published Legal 500 guide which praises each Howes Percival commercial unit.
Court backs employers over compulsory retirement at 65 Court backs employers over compulsory retirement at 65
05/10/2009
The employers of more than 100,000 Leicestershire workers due to retire in the next 15 years can still force them to retire at 65.
Cutting Employees Hours – Legal Implications Cutting Employees Hours – Legal Implications
23/09/2009
Faced with the difficult economic climate many employers are considering cutting employees hours (and as a consequence their pay) to save costs and avoid redundancies.
Benefits Cuts May Be A Better Solution Than Pay Cuts Benefits Cuts May Be A Better Solution Than Pay Cuts
01/07/2009
Employers that cut pay must be wary of the impact on benefits.
CATCH IT, BIN IT, KILL IT CATCH IT, BIN IT, KILL IT
23/06/2009
The outbreak of swine flu has prompted the UK Government to issue guidance on sneezing, tissues and germs to every household, in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.
Let them eat cake ... with their coffee Let them eat cake ... with their coffee
23/06/2009
Mike Hollis, Tax Practitioner at Howes Percival LLP explains a threat to the waistline of employees working away.
Recession Recourse Recession Recourse
23/06/2009
When trading in a recession it is difficult to know which course of action is right for your business.
Lasting Powers of Attorney in a Business Context Lasting Powers of Attorney in a Business Context
23/06/2009
When people think about getting their business affairs in order, they usually focus on what happens if they die - making a will and taking out life insurance.
Protecting Inventions: an overview of Patents Protecting Inventions: an overview of Patents
23/06/2009
Unlike copyright, where the owner's right arises automatically on creation, patents are granted following a lengthy application procedure which can take up to 4 years in the UK.
PROTECTING YOUR BRAND – WITH HOWES PERCIVAL LLP PROTECTING YOUR BRAND – WITH HOWES PERCIVAL LLP
18/06/2009
“Protecting your brand” was the subject of a Howes Percival LLP seminar in Norwich recently.
Recession leads to rise in employment tribunal claims Recession leads to rise in employment tribunal claims
15/06/2009
The recession is causing a rise in the number of Employment Tribunal claims brought by former employees challenging their dismissals, according to the leading regional law firm Howes Percival.
Howes Percival LLP expands Corporate Fraud Team Howes Percival LLP expands Corporate Fraud Team
01/06/2009
Over the last year Howes Percival LLP has significantly increased the size of its Norwich based Commercial Litigation department to 72 staff with the appointment of two new associates and 13 assistant
Comment on Keep Britian Working Survey Comment on Keep Britian Working Survey
01/06/2009
Today the Keep Britain Working campaign published a survey revealing the steps employers and employees have taken to help save jobs – with more than half of all UK workers experiencing a pay cut, a re
Dealing with construction projects in difficult times Dealing with construction projects in difficult times
25/05/2009
How to deal with construction and property development in difficult times was the topic for a recent breakfast seminar organised by Howes Percival LLP. At the event, Howes Percival’s construction exp
More emphasis on eco credentials More emphasis on eco credentials
20/05/2009
The Climate Change Act introduced the world’s first long-term legally binding framework to tackle climate change.
Howes Percival wins Contribution to the Community award Howes Percival wins Contribution to the Community award
24/04/2009
Leading law firm Howes Percival LLP has won a Leicestershire Business Award 2009 for its highly successful REACH series of community initiatives.
Howes Percival decorates a Leicester community centre Howes Percival decorates a Leicester community centre
20/04/2009
Volunteers from the Leicester office of leading law firm Howes Percival LLP have devoted a Saturday to painting and decorating a community centre in a deprived area of the city.
Relationships at Work Relationships at Work
16/04/2009
Q. I have two employees who have become romantically involved at work. What should I do?
New IP team to protect timber designs New IP team to protect timber designs
01/04/2009
The intellectual property (IP) lawyers at leading Midlands law firm Howes Percival and the chartered patent attorneys Withers & Rogers have beaten stiff competition.
WITHOLDING EMPLOYEE BONUSES  IS NOT AS EASY AS IT LOOKS WITHOLDING EMPLOYEE BONUSES IS NOT AS EASY AS IT LOOKS
27/03/2009
In many industries an annual bonus has become a key part of an employee’s remuneration package. In the current economic climate, local businesses are looking to cut costs wherever possible.
Paying snow bound employees Paying snow bound employees
17/03/2009
Q. Our company has been hard hit in recent times by the failure of staff to get into work because of the difficult weather and travel conditions.
HOWES PERCIVAL LLP WARNS MISMANAGING REDUNDANCY CAN BE A COSTLY MISTAKE HOWES PERCIVAL LLP WARNS MISMANAGING REDUNDANCY CAN BE A COSTLY MISTAKE
02/03/2009
As the economy continues to slow down, many organisations are faced with having to make redundancies to secure the future of their business.
EMPLOYERS NEED TO FACE UP TO SOCIAL NETWORK ISSUES EMPLOYERS NEED TO FACE UP TO SOCIAL NETWORK ISSUES
04/02/2009
Leading law firm Howes Percival LLP has warned businesses in the region to update their HR policies to ensure that they have clear guidelines on the use of social networking sites following the news t
GENERAL SIR RICHARD DANNATT TO ADDRESS BUSINESS LEADERS GENERAL SIR RICHARD DANNATT TO ADDRESS BUSINESS LEADERS
02/02/2009
Head of the British Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt is to address the region’s business leaders at a unique event to be held at the John Innes Centre, Norwich on Friday 27th March 2009.
Howes Percival named a Business Awards finalist Howes Percival named a Business Awards finalist
29/01/2009
The leading law firm Howes Percival LLP has been named a finalist in the Leicestershire Business Awards 2009 for its REACH series of community initiatives.
Bribery tops the agenda Bribery tops the agenda
28/01/2009
Since 1997 the UK has been a signatory to the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions. As a result, UK law has been expanded to make co
LIFE CHANGING TRIP TO DEATH ROW FOR NORWICH LAW STUDENT   LIFE CHANGING TRIP TO DEATH ROW FOR NORWICH LAW STUDENT
23/01/2009
Norwich born trainee solicitor Duncan Jones, is about to swap life in a busy corporate law firm for a voluntary internship in the USA, working with prisoners on death row at the Mississippi State Peni
Howes Percival finds plenty going on with the rent Howes Percival finds plenty going on with the rent
13/01/2009
The legal firm Howes Percival is bringing a national expert in rental property law to Northampton to give free and timely advice to landlords and tenants.
Six of the best bites of legal advice for businesses: Howes Percival launches breakfast seminar series Six of the best bites of legal advice for businesses: Howes Percival launches breakfast seminar series
08/01/2009
The legal firm Howes Percival kicks off a six-strong series of free breakfast seminars for businesses in Leicester on Tuesday [January 13 2009] with a crash course in contracts.
New legal team at Howes Percival in Northampton New legal team at Howes Percival in Northampton
16/12/2008
The law firm Howes Percival is building a property litigation team at its Northampton office.
Q and A. Is 'last in, first out' the way to make redundancies? Q and A. Is 'last in, first out' the way to make redundancies?
08/12/2008
Q. "I have used ‘last in first out’ to select which employees to make redundant, but one of my younger workers has brought an Age Discrimination claim. "
LAWYER’S RED HOT HAIR-RAISING FUNDRAISER LAWYER’S RED HOT HAIR-RAISING FUNDRAISER
20/11/2008
John Bradshaw, Associate Solicitor, Howes Percival LLP has had a hair-raising time raising funds for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). In memory of his daughter Astrid Ella who passed away in
Howes Percival named number one law firm for business in Northampton Howes Percival named number one law firm for business in Northampton
31/10/2008
Howes Percival LLP has once again been named as Northampton’s leading corporate law firm in the widely acknowledged Legal 500 guide to the UK legal profession.
Howes Percival named the number one law firm for business in Leicester Howes Percival named the number one law firm for business in Leicester
31/10/2008
Howes Percival LLP is named as Leicester’s leading corporate law firm in the widely acknowledged Legal 500 guide to the UK legal profession.
Maternity leave changes are a mixed blessing Maternity leave changes are a mixed blessing
08/10/2008
The “Sex and Power” report published last month by the Equality and Human Rights Commission states that fewer women occupy top jobs than last year.
Strong growth for Howes Percival LLP Strong growth for Howes Percival LLP
11/09/2008
Howes Percival LLP recorded a double digit increase in turnover on the last full financial year, driven by substantial increases in new work from both existing and new clients.
Your property could be a real asset when raising funds Your property could be a real asset when raising funds
03/09/2008
Borrowing against its assets, including any real property it owns, is one of the most important ways a company can raise general finance and working capital.
It’s good to talk, with Mediation It’s good to talk, with Mediation
30/07/2008
As the business environment gets tougher, disputes arise more often. “Traditional” litigation is expensive and drawn out,
New team aims to target insolvency in Europe New team aims to target insolvency in Europe
09/07/2008
Howes Percival LLP has restructured its Norwich based Insolvency Department in a drive to expand the law firm’s base of non-contentious insolvency work and to target new clients
Sporting spirit is winner at Howes Percival’s Olympics Sporting spirit is winner at Howes Percival’s Olympics
19/06/2008
A league of nations took to an inflatable field of sporting endeavour to mark this summer’s Olympics, thanks to the law firm Howes Percival LLP.
Flexibility Reaps Rewards Flexibility Reaps Rewards
21/05/2008
While Sir Alan Sugar may have challenged the principle that employers cannot ask whether a job applicant plans to have children, most businesses are coming to terms with the reality of discrimination
Business Alliance Group Launched Business Alliance Group Launched
16/05/2008
Howes Percival had a front row seat as the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce launched its new exclusive Business Alliance Group.
YouTube Test 2 YouTube Test 2
29/04/2008
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Bad debts beaten by good practice Bad debts beaten by good practice
16/04/2008
As the credit crunch kicks in, it is increasingly important for businesses to maximise their cashflow. Effective and efficient collection of business debt is therefore becoming more of a priority.
Young pianist plays and wins £1,500 for his school Young pianist plays and wins £1,500 for his school
17/03/2008
A young pianist celebrated his 15th birthday by winning a musical competition open to all secondary state schools in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Energy Performance Certificates Energy Performance Certificates
12/03/2008
Next month sees the introduction of new regulations for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) which will effectively assess and show a building’s energy efficiency.
Reaching high for our young musicians of the future Reaching high for our young musicians of the future
11/03/2008
More than 50 young musicians from 20 Leicestershire and Rutland schools are competing against each other to win a prestigious new award and musical equipment.
Property options revealed by Howes Percival Property options revealed by Howes Percival
20/02/2008
A cooling property sector will generate new interest in tools to help landowners and developers continue to agree to deals in an uncertain market.
Howes Percival makes the connection for cable company sale Howes Percival makes the connection for cable company sale
08/02/2008
A Northamptonshire business at the forefront of the UK microwave cable supply sector has been bought by a Berkshire based company in the same industry.


European Commission Sees Through Glass Cartel European Commission Sees Through Glass Cartel
06/02/2008
At the end of last year, the European Commission imposed fines totalling just under a half billion Euros on four of the world’s largest glass manufacturers for illegal price fixing.
Planning on Expansion Planning on Expansion
05/02/2008
Environmental and planning lawyer Jenny Donoghue has joined the Leicester office of the leading law firm Howes Percival LLP.
Unfair Trading for Motortrader Unfair Trading for Motortrader
01/02/2008
Francesca Bettermann, Director of Automotive Services at leading commercial firm Howes Percival LLP, advises the motor trade on changes to consumer protection.

New Rules on Unfair Commercial

The Companies Act 2006 – Directors’ Duty for Success The Companies Act 2006 – Directors’ Duty for Success
31/01/2008
The Companies Act has hardly been out of the news in recent months as businesses start getting to grips with what is believed to be the longest piece of legislation to have ever been introduced.

A MAGICAL DAY OUT - ‘ON THE HOWES’     A MAGICAL DAY OUT - ‘ON THE HOWES’
14/01/2008
Children from The Clare School and East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices enjoyed a magical day out thanks to a new joint initiative between leading law firm Howes Percival LLP and the Theatre Royal, Norwi
A good plan for Land Registry A good plan for Land Registry
02/01/2008
If you are selling or leasing land, it is now more important than ever to have an accurate plan to show the extent of the property you are dealing with.
HOWES PERCIVAL EXPANDS FOLLOWING JUMP IN TURNOVER  HOWES PERCIVAL EXPANDS FOLLOWING JUMP IN TURNOVER
14/12/2007
Leading regional law firm Howes Percival LLP has reported a 21.5 per cent increase in turnover at the end of its half year period. The announcement coincided with news that 22 new members of staff ha
GOLF DAY BOOST FOR BIG C GOLF DAY BOOST FOR BIG C
30/11/2007
A local cancer charity received a boost this week with a donation of £1,200 thanks to a kind hearted solicitor who nominated them to receive the proceeds from a charity golf day.
Could an employee’s address book be company property? Could an employee’s address book be company property?
28/11/2007
Many employees create and keep lists of contacts and addresses on their employer’s electronic systems, but who owns the information created?
New Corporate Manslaughter Offence coming into effect New Corporate Manslaughter Offence coming into effect
22/11/2007
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 comes into force across the UK on 6 April 2008.
Howes Percival reaches out to help create a little Christmas magic Howes Percival reaches out to help create a little Christmas magic
19/11/2007
A team of 15 volunteers from law firm Howes Percival LLP helped 21 physically disabled shoppers from Leonard Cheshire homes in Sileby and Anstey do their Christmas shopping.
Howes Percival scores on Wigan Warriors takeover Howes Percival scores on Wigan Warriors takeover
30/10/2007
Leading regional law firm Howes Percival has sealed another sporting success by advising Ian Lenagan on his takeover of Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club.
Howes Percival LLP in the community - Reach 2007 Initiative Howes Percival LLP in the community - Reach 2007 Initiative
30/10/2007
On Sunday 28th October 2007 a team of 13 volunteers from Howes Percival LLP rolled up their sleeves for the latest part of their Reach initiative.
New rules for trademarks New rules for trademarks
24/10/2007
The Intellectual Property Office launched a new procedure for the registration of trade mark applications on 1 October 2007.
Could agency workers be the agents of change? Could agency workers be the agents of change?
26/09/2007
At its annual conference earlier this month, the TUC called for a high profile campaign for equal treatment between agency workers and employees.
Legal moves to secure FI Grand Prix for Silverstone Legal moves to secure FI Grand Prix for Silverstone
30/08/2007
Lawyers for the British Racing Drivers’ Club, owners of the Silverstone racing circuit, have been working behind the scenes to secure the British Grand Prix at the Northamptonshire circuit.
Judges in the dock Judges in the dock
08/08/2007
Hostility and animosity. Louis Flannery looks at
a shocking case of judicial bias.

My Word Is My Bond My Word Is My Bond
25/07/2007
Earlier this month, the High Court confirmed that a man’s word is still his bond.
THE WET WEATHER GARDEN MAKEOVER THE WET WEATHER GARDEN MAKEOVER
24/07/2007
Not all charitable events were cancelled due to wet weather this weekend.
Fancy a flutter on the Gambling Act 2005? Fancy a flutter on the Gambling Act 2005?
10/07/2007
Having successfully transferred alcohol and entertainment licensing to local councils the Government is preparing the industry for a similar exercise for gambling.
Leicester Ten Year Party Leicester Ten Year Party
10/07/2007
Members of the Howes Percival Reach team with Leicestershire Paralympian Alice Franklin who attended the party with her family and received a cheque from Reach for £1000.
Are Your Fire Regulations Up to Order? Are Your Fire Regulations Up to Order?
27/06/2007
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 changed the way that the occupiers of commercial premises deal with fire safety.
Three Peaks Three Peaks
26/06/2007
Sixteen partners and staff from Howes Percival LLP spent the twenty four hours between 15 -16 June 2007 climbing the three tallest mountains in Great Britain.
BOSSES LEAD BY EXAMPLE IN VOLUNTARY WORK BOSSES LEAD BY EXAMPLE IN VOLUNTARY WORK
21/06/2007
Managers keen to see their workers volunteer to help others led by example on a day of painting and decorating.
HOWES PERCIVAL LLP ADVISES ON MBO OF CHALCROFT CONSTRUCTION HOWES PERCIVAL LLP ADVISES ON MBO OF CHALCROFT CONSTRUCTION
21/06/2007
Chalcroft Construction Limited has been acquired by five existing directors in a management buy-out from two long-standing company shareholders.

Howes Percival: 10 years in Leicester Howes Percival: 10 years in Leicester
19/06/2007
TEN years ago this month, commercial law firm Howes Percival LLP opened an office in Leicester.
HOWES PERCIVAL CLIMB THREE PEAKS HOWES PERCIVAL CLIMB THREE PEAKS
11/06/2007
Partners and staff at Howes Percival LLP are attempting a 24 hour climb of the three tallest mountains in Great Britain – Scafell in England – 978m, Ben Nevis in Scotland – 1344m and Snowdon in Wales
Howes Percival sponsor East Midlands Food and Drink Festival Howes Percival sponsor East Midlands Food and Drink Festival
06/06/2007
Leading commercial law firm Howes Percival LLP will be one of five main sponsors at the 2007 East Midlands Food and Drink Festival.
Celebrations at Howes Percival Celebrations at Howes Percival
05/06/2007
The Milton Keynes office of leading commercial firm Howes Percival LLP celebrated the end of their 2006 financial year with champagne.
REACH - a new and exciting community initiative in Leicestershire REACH - a new and exciting community initiative in Leicestershire
05/06/2007
Howes Percival is proud to announce the launch of a new and exciting community initiative - REACH.
UP IN SMOKE… UP IN SMOKE…
29/05/2007
Time's nearly up! From 1 July 2007 smoking is banned in England in almost all workplaces and enclosed areas to which the public have access.
Howes Percival LLP wins Leicestershire Law Society  firm of the year award Howes Percival LLP wins Leicestershire Law Society firm of the year award
23/05/2007
Lawyers at leading commercial firm Howes Percival LLP celebrated at the Leicestershire Law Society Awards in May where they were named as 'Leicestershire Law Society Firm of the Year 2007'.
HOWES PERCIVAL LLP ADVISES ON PURCHASE OF BROWSTON HALL GOLF AND LEISURE LTD HOWES PERCIVAL LLP ADVISES ON PURCHASE OF BROWSTON HALL GOLF AND LEISURE LTD
22/05/2007
Howes Percival LLP advised The Abbott Family on the successful purchase of Browston Hall Golf and Leisure Limited. The vendor was advised by Gorleston based solicitors Mears, Hobbs and Durrant.
Howes Percival in the community - Pennywort removers Howes Percival in the community - Pennywort removers
15/05/2007
At 9.30 am on Sunday the 13th of May, a team of eleven staff from Howes Percival LLP were assembled outside their office on Bede Island Business Park.
Time is up for ‘Rolled-Up’ Holiday Pay Time is up for ‘Rolled-Up’ Holiday Pay
26/04/2007
This month the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) called time on ‘rolled-up’ holiday pay.
HOWES PERCIVAL LLP ADVISES ON SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT BUY OUT OF SUBSEA PROTECTION SYSTEMS LIMITED HOWES PERCIVAL LLP ADVISES ON SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT BUY OUT OF SUBSEA PROTECTION SYSTEMS LIMITED
21/04/2007
Specialist offshore company, Subsea Protection Systems Limited, has been acquired by its management team from parent company, Halls Group Limited.


EAST ANGLIAN COMPANIES FACE FINES OF UP TO £1,000 EAST ANGLIAN COMPANIES FACE FINES OF UP TO £1,000
02/04/2007
Top regional law firm Howes Percival warns companies that they could be facing fines of up to £1,000 for not complying with new rules for providing company details on their websites.
The importance of Trade Marks The importance of Trade Marks
02/04/2007
Howes Percival LLP's Intellectual Property expert, MATTHEW TALBOT, explains the importance of trade mark protection.
Change is in the air for property sector Change is in the air for property sector
28/03/2007
Climate change couldn’t be a hotter topic.
SportsAid March 2007 SportsAid March 2007
23/03/2007
SportsAid is the charity for sports people.
Howes Percival LLP grows employment team Howes Percival LLP grows employment team
16/03/2007
Howes Percival LLP's Legal 500 acclaimed 'exceptional' employment team has been strengthened by the arrival of Taj Rehal and Rebecca Spillane.
TOP TRAINEE COMPLETES HAT-TRICK OF AWARDS TOP TRAINEE COMPLETES HAT-TRICK OF AWARDS
15/03/2007
Howes Percival trainee solicitor Maryam Ziarati has been awarded the Norfolk and Norwich Law Society’s Trainee Solicitor Award.
FANCY DRESS NETBALL, WITH A TWIST!    FANCY DRESS NETBALL, WITH A TWIST!
12/03/2007
Lawyers from Regional Law Firm of the Year, Howes Percival, will stage a fancy dress netball match with a difference to raise funds for Comic Relief.
The Law's no ass when it comes to donkeys, thanks to Howes Percival LLP The Law's no ass when it comes to donkeys, thanks to Howes Percival LLP
10/03/2007
Candy, Sunny and Smokey are to live out their days in the care of a Norwich animal sanctuary after award-winning legal firm Howes Percival LLP stepped in to help them.
Howes Percival Corporate Lawyer Climbs Kilimanjaro Howes Percival Corporate Lawyer Climbs Kilimanjaro
28/02/2007
Andy Harris, Corporate partner at Howes Percival LLP's Milton Keynes office and his wife Diana successfully completed a trek up Kilimanjaro In February, raising £10,000 for Cancer Research UK Limited.
Will shareholders vote with their mouse? Will shareholders vote with their mouse?
28/02/2007
With almost every aspect of business life transformed in recent years by e commerce, the good old AGM and the accompanying telephone book sized shareholder voting pack seem like a throwback.
Howes Percival LLP advises Saxby's Howes Percival LLP advises Saxby's
25/01/2007
Saxby Brothers, the leading brand of ready-to-use pastry, have successfully completed a multi-million pound deal with the owners of leading frozen pastry makers Jus-Rol.
A Twist in the tale as staff get "more"? A Twist in the tale as staff get "more"?
24/01/2007
When Oliver Twist famously asked for “more” in Charles Dickens’ novel, a fair deal for workers meant “three meals of thin gruel a day, with an onion twice a week and half a roll on Sundays”.
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