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Register of persons with significant control

As from 6 April 2016, legislation will come into effect which will make it compulsory for all non-listed UK companies, active or dormant, to create and maintain a register of persons with significant control (PSC).

Formalising a Financial Settlement on Divorce

Getting divorced does not automatically deal with spouses’ financial claims. Spouses and former spouses should be aware of the implications of failing to obtain a Court Order to deal with financial provision on divorce or dissolution, even if there is an agreement between spouses as to how to divide the assets or if there are no assets to divide.

Commission should be included in holiday pay calculations confirms the Employment Appeal Tribunal

We recently reported on a decision in the Employment Tribunal in the case of Mr Lock v British Gas, which held that where an employee is paid via commission (in whole or in part) their holiday pay should include an element which takes into account that commission.

Join the NNAB 100 Club today

The Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind (NNAB) is looking to develop partnerships with 100 businesses via their new 2016 fundraising initiative. Leathes Prior has today signed up to ‘The NNAB 100 Club’ and is encouraging other local businesses to do the sam

Starbucks employee wins discrimination case

In the wake of the negative publicity over their payment of tax in the UK, Starbucks finds itself facing more criticism following the Employment Tribunal’s recent decision finding that the company had discriminated against a dyslexic employee.

License or tenancy?

Many people allow others to use their property in exchange for payment but it’s sometimes unclear, especially where there is no written agreement, whether there is a license or a tenancy.

Leathes Prior welcomes experienced Employment Solicitor Gareth Stevens

Leathes Prior has today welcomed experienced solicitor Gareth Stevens to their growing Employment Team. The employment expert will be joining the firm at Associate level having previously headed up a team of his own at another local firm.

Leathes Prior steps up to main club sponsor of Swardeston Cricket Club as new deal is signed

Leathes Prior has signed up to be overall club sponsor of The Gibbs Denley East Anglian Premier League champions as part of a three-year deal. The firm takes over from The Parson Woodforde and Aquaterra Energy, whose financial support over the past four years has seen Swardeston win four consecutive EAPL titles.

Leathes Prior celebrates as newly qualified Commercial Solicitor, Richard Turner, accepts permanent position at the firm

Leathes Prior is delighted to announce that recently qualified Richard Turner has accepted a permanent position as a Solicitor within the firm's Corporate and Commercial Team, having completed a two year training contract with the firm.

The End of Whiplash Claims?

In November of last year, Chancellor George Osborne announced in his spending review that the Conservative Government plans to increase the personal injury small claims limit from £1,000 to £5,000.

Leathes Prior looks forward to another ‘Leathes Prior Grand Prix’ as the running series grows in popularity

Leathes Prior is delighted to be looking forward to another year in partnership with Athletics Norfolk as we sponsor the Grand Prix running series.

New Year, New Laws - the changes to expect in employment law in 2016

As New Year’s resolutions are made (and broken), and everyone looks forward to the year ahead, employment lawyers contemplate a busy year with a number of key employment law changes scheduled.

Leathes Prior supports NNAB as their chosen charity of the year

Leathes Prior is delighted to announce the decision to support The Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind (NNAB) as the firm’s chosen charity of the year throughout 2016.

Buying a Horse – The Legal Aspects

The recent publication of the British Equestrian Trade Association’s 2011 National Equestrian Survey reminds us that whether as a hobby or profession, buying a horse will inevitably be a significant investment, both financially and emotionally.

Chambers UK 2016: “You truly feel like a client who matters and your file is not one of many”

The Chambers and Partners UK 2016 independent guide to law firms and individual lawyers was released on Friday 30th October, with Leathes Prior highly recommended for another year. Read on for some of the guide highlights.

Leathes Prior Solicitors’ GoGoDragon raises £25,000 for local charity, Break

Leathes Prior is absolutely delighted as their GoGoDragon fetches the highest bid at the GoGoDragons auction. Over 500 people attended the auction, which took place at the Forum from 6.00pm on 1st October, marking the end of the GoGoDragon charity trail.

Legal 500 2015: “A high level of expertise and a well-deserved reputation”

The 2015 edition of the Legal 500, considered to be the leading independent guide to the legal profession, was released on 16 September 2015 with continued praise for Leathes Prior.

Residential Conveyancing Solicitor Norwich

Restrictions on title – protecting interests in property

In property and private client work we often find ourselves explaining how a person’s interests in a property that is registered with the Land Registry can be protected by entering a restriction on the title to that property.

Ben Wild, trainee solicitor at Leathes Prior Solicitors, secures Law Society secondment to Brussels

Leathes Prior is proud to announce that Ben Wild, trainee solicitor in their Insolvency Team, has been selected by The Law Society of England & Wales to undertake secondment to their Brussels office in September.

Training Compensation; the Category 4 loophole?

In the latest of a series of articles discussing training compensation, we take a look at a potential solution that players and their advisers might consider where (a) they can not sign for a new club without the former club being due training compensation and (b) whether due to the cost of that compensation, the merits of the player or the attitude of other clubs (or a combination thereof) the player is struggling to find a new club willing to sign him.

Leathes Prior Solicitors sponsor Equine Competitions at the Royal Norfolk Show

Leathes Prior Solicitors sponsors the Supreme Ridden Championship which is a brand new addition to the equine competitions at the Royal Norfolk Show this year.

Leathes Prior’s GoGoMosaic dazzles in Tombland

Leathes Prior is very proud to see their sponsored GoGoDragon impressing outside of their offices in the heart of Tombland. The firm paired up with local artist, Carolyn Ash of Mosaic Memories , to design and create their striking dragon; GoGoMosaic.

Leathes Prior Solicitors announced as new Swardeston CC youth sponsor

Leathes Prior Solicitors has partnered up with Swardeston Cricket Club to sponsor their growing youth section. The firm will join existing Swardeston sponsor The Parson Woodforde.

Leathes Prior Solicitors sponsor Norwich City of Ale festival

Leathes Prior Solicitors proudly joins the list of sponsors to support the Norwich City of Ale Festival as glassware sponsor. Norwich City of Ale is a not-for-profit organisation with the mission to promote Norwich, nationally and internationally, as the UK City of Ale.

Leathes Prior Solicitors proudly sponsors North Walsham Young Farmers Coastal Trek

Leathes Prior Solicitors sign up as main sponsor to support the North Walsham Young Farmers Club as they take on a 70 mile trek along the Norfolk Coast from Great Yarmouth to Hunstanton over the course of three days (which is over 23 miles a day!).

Earlham Park Café to remain open during Radio One Weekend

David Richards, Associate in the Dispute Resolution Team at Leathes Prior Solicitors, stepped in to act for Earlham Park Café on a pro bono basis throughout their dispute with the BBC over their entitlement to trade during the Radio One Big Weekend.

EPPP : the curious YD forms?

Shortly after the introduction of the much heralded Elite Player Performance Plan (“EPPP”) I had cause to write an article; EPPP: can the player vote with his feet?

Leathes Prior continues to support Pedal Norfolk Cycling Festival

Leathes Prior is delighted to announce our sponsorship of the Pedal Norfolk cycling festival for the third year running. The event is due to take place on the beautiful and prestigious Holkham Hall Estate over the bank holiday weekend of 2nd, 3rd and 4th of May 2015.

Leathes Prior is noted as commercial, practical and prompt in the Chambers UK 2015 guide

Leathes Prior is noted as commercial, practical and prompt in the Chambers UK 2015 guide. The Chambers and Partners UK 2015 independent guide to law firms and individual lawyers has been released.

Wills, Trusts & Estates Solicitor Norwich

Inheritance and Trustee Powers Act 2014 - Change to the intestacy rules

The Inheritance and Trustee Powers Act 2014 (ITPA 2014) has changed the rules relating to intestacy as of today (1st October 2014) resulting in a more favourable distribution to spouses and civil partners.

Franchise Focus: A recent decision confirms there is no implied duty of good faith and upholds a non-compete restriction against a franchisee

In the recent case of Carewatch Care Services Ltd v Focus Caring Services Ltd & Ors (2014), the court found for the franchisor and enforced restrictive covenants and step-in provisions in franchise agreements.

Leathes Prior is pleased to announce the sponsorship of a GoGoDragon in 2015

Leathes Prior is pleased to announce the sponsorship of a GoGoDragon in 2015, following on from the success of the GoGoGorillas in 2013.

Leathes Prior proudly sponsors Pedal Norfolk 2014

We are proud to have sponsored Pedal Norfolk cycling festival for a second year, which took place at Holkham Hall over the bank holiday weekend.

Leathes Prior Incorporates Cole & Co Solicitors from 1 November 2013

We are delighted to announce that from 1 November 2013 Cole & Co Solicitors will join forces with Leathes Prior Solicitors.

Player Solidarity Payments: a hidden goldmine?

After advising a lower league football club this week that they were owed substantial sums of money in respect of a player solidarity payment, it has occurred to me that many clubs – in these difficult economic times for most clubs outside of the elite – could be losing out on a small fortune.

Franchising Legal Update Autumn 2012

The BFA’s Code of Ethics is a straight forward code which is designed to encourage ethical franchising amongst its members.

Vicarious liability: how much responsibility must an employer bear?

A recent Court of Appeal decision highlights the increasingly far reaching liability of employers for the actions of their employees. Judgment in JGE v The Trustees of the Portsmouth Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust was handed down on 12 July 2012.

Contract Formation via email

With injunctions being served by Facebook, and the first "Twibel" case in the UK (libel duty comments made by Twitter) being won, a recent case regarding contracts made by email highlights how the law is attempting to keep pace with our ever changing forms of media.

EPPP: can the player vote with his feet?

With the implementation of the new Youth Development Rules and EPPP now well underway, and the latest Category status of Football Academies being announced on a regular basis, we are starting to see what impact and issues are arising.

Goldsmith v Patchcott and another [2012] EWCA Civ 183 – Liability when trying a new horse

Yesterday the Court of Appeal dismissed Kara Goldsmith’s appeal against the finding of Judge Christopher Walton sitting in Newcastle County Court last year that she had voluntarily assumed the risk of the injuries that she suffered when being thrown from a horse she was trying with a view to buy.

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