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commercial contracts

Drafting Contracts and the use of Layered Dispute Resolution Clauses

  A well drafted and structured commercial contract is the cornerstone of pragmatic business. Without a contract or set of terms and conditions that are ‘fit for purpose’ and of ‘satisfactory quality’ the scope and propensity for issues and disputes to arise is immense; it’s perhaps even more alarming than that as it is probable…

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recession and employment

Recession and Employment

  The Autumn statement covers a lot of ground but one thing that is built into the projections is a sustained recession for the UK economy, set against a backdrop of inflation driven by energy cost inflation and the uncertainty associated with a war in Europe. Seemingly iron clad young organisations, such as Amazon, have…

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Community Interest Luton

Pictons raise over £1000 for Community Interest Luton

  Pictons recently entered a team of runners in the Love Luton Runfest. A great time was had by all and a big thanks goes out to the Pictons team of: Sukh Saini, Deborah Saini, Sarah Crook, Melissa Browning, Helen Searing, Grace Roe and Siobhan Rooney. The team were also ably assisted by some very…

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meet the expert

Pictons host inaugural ‘Meet the Expert’ event

  Pictons was delighted to welcome friends of the firm to our inaugural ‘Meet the Expert’ event held at Out of Office Coffee Milton Keynes. Our guests enjoyed a short yet informative and at times amusing presentation, from our guest marketing strategy consultant Stephen Bedford. Commenting on the event Managing Partner Sukh Saini said: “This…

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applying for probate

Applying for Probate – what you need to consider

  When someone dies it often falls to grieving family members to handle their financial affairs which can be both complex and exhausting. If you have recently lost a loved one you may be wondering where to start, Pictons have a wealth of experience and experts at hand who can help to ease the burden…

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Pictons Newsletter

Pictons Newsletter October 2022

  Welcome to the Pictons Newsletter for October 2022, offering a selection of brief yet informative articles as well as news about our firm. We hope you find the content to be useful. Click HERE if you wish to subscribe to our newsletter. 

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community interest luton

Pictons to Participate in the ‘Love Luton RunFest’

  The 30th of October marks the return of the very popular ‘Love Luton RunFest.’ The event will see participants take part in either a half marathon, a 10k race or new for this year, a 5k race. This is the 9th time the event has been run in Luton. All the races will for…

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positive times at pictons

Positive Times at Pictons

As we welcome the Autumn months Pictons finds itself in a very positive mind set. Firstly, its historic Tring office is undergoing a programme of refurbishment, which should be completed by the end of October. This landmark building will see client reception areas significantly enhanced as well as some reworking of the general office space….

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prenups

Rise in prenups fuelled by millennial and later life marriages

  Interest in prenups has grown significantly in recent years. Increased media coverage of celebrity prenups is one factor. Perhaps more significant is that couples are now marrying at a later age. Couples getting married today are on average in their mid-30s, a 10-year increase since the 1970s. At this age, they may have already…

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legal disputes

Don’t ignore legal disputes – it could become expensive

  We are periodically contacted by businesses and individuals who have been served with a claim after ignoring correspondence from the Claimant or who have chosen to ‘go it alone’ and start Court proceedings without fully understanding the process. Invariably this causes problems. Delays in seeking legal advice after being served with a claim or…

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