Government statistics are now showing that the number of company insolvencies in the UK has been increasing. Company insolvencies have increased during 2021 and 2022, with 2023 seeing the highest annual number of company insolvencies since 1993. Furthermore, company insolvencies in 2023 and in 2024 to September were at levels last seen during the…
As we look at the year to come we see a range of factors that will influence the residential property market. One of the more immediate ones is that at the end of March 2025 many buyers will see a lift in Stamp Duty on property purchases. This is driving something of a boom…
Pictons recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise that together Pictons acknowledges and understands that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, including the bereaved, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy, and society they serve with their…
Welcome to the Pictons Newsletter for November 2024, 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.
When it comes to securing new business premises, the focus often falls on location, size, and rental terms. However, one crucial aspect that should never be overlooked, but often is according to our friends over at Talk UK, is connectivity infrastructure. In today’s digital age, the ability of a business to operate smoothly hinges…
Pictons has been ranked in the prestigious Legal 500 guide to the legal profession in two categories. The Personal tax, trusts and probate team have been ranked for the Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx. region. The family team have also been recognised in the same region. Pictons Partner Siobhan Rooney comes in for specific praise…
Pictons is delighted to announce that the highly respected Family Law specialist, Josephine Duchenne has joined the firm. Josephine has some 20 years experience specialising in family law, covering divorce and unmarried separating couples; resolution of finances including pensions and disputes concerning private children matters. Additionally, she assists clients to prepare cohabitation, separation and…
The new Labour Government will shortly begin to implement its proposed changes to the workplace that are collectively called ‘Make Work Pay’. It is committed to introducing some reforms within 100 days of taking power. The exact nature of the changes remains unclear at this stage but employers should take note that changes are…
Pictons Partner, Siobhan Rooney has been included in the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales. The List recognises solicitors and barristers who gave 25 hours or more pro bono legal assistance over the last year. The initiative is supported by the Law Society, the Bar Council and all the major pro…
Many businesses enter into a commercial lease in relation to business premises. The original lease will have various clauses (that should normally be checked by a solicitor prior to signing) and may well include wording relating to what happens when the lease is terminated. One of the normal clauses relates to the tenant having…