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Bribery Act 2010

17/05/2016

We outline here the offences introduced by the Bribery Act 2010, the penalties for committing them and practical steps you can take to avoid breaching the legislation. What is bribery? Transparency International (a non-governmental anti-corruption organisation) defines bribery as “the offering, promising, giving, accepting or soliciting of an advantage as an…

“I’ll see you in Court !”

03/04/2016

Recovering a trade debt There’s a lot to consider before starting court proceedings in England & Wales: The court has to deal with matters “justly and at proportionate cost.” Do a cost/benefit analysis before starting proceedings, including the cost of enforcement. Check the other party is good for the money –…

COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS

18/03/2016

Landlord and Tenant law is a notoriously tricky area. It’s all too easy to get into difficulty. Whether you’re a Landlord dealing with a commercial lease or residential tenancies, chances are that, before too long, you will come up against a difficult tenant. In the commercial world, Landlords will…

“What’s in a name…..?”

18/02/2016

Quite a lot, really, in these days of badges and qualifications. When you have a legal issue and you don’t already have your own family solicitor you’ve used before, how do you know which firm is “up to scratch” – how do you choose the “right” law firm for…

“It’s good to talk …….”

19/01/2016

Are you separated or thinking of getting divorced ? If so, you need to explore mediation because it really does work – after all, you know the needs of your family better than anyone. This explanation comes courtesy of my colleague, Clare Pilsworth, a Family Law solicitor and Mediator…

“I know my rights!” …but do you really ?

18/11/2015

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 After years of confusion for Consumers and Businesses alike about their specific rights in respect of faulty goods and services, the new Consumer Rights Act 2015 has come into force trying to clear up all the confusion. The Act provides enhanced rights for Consumers and…

“There’s no-one quite like Grandma…..”

21/10/2015

….so sang the St.Wilfred’s School Choir in 1980. Those children themselves may now be grandparents…. and grandparents can often be forgotten in their children’s relationship breakdown – the idea of not seeing their grandchildren is devastating, but many grandparents have successfully negotiated, either in or out of Court for the right to…

“Money, money, money – must be funny – in a rich man’s world…….”

23/09/2015

We’ve all heard of pre-nups for the rich and famous but those of us who live more “ordinary” lives also should think about finances when going into a relationship and, sadly, if things start to go wrong – don’t let “heart rule head”. I’m grateful to my colleague, Vijaya Sumputh…

“I’ll cut you off without a penny …!”

04/08/2015

Sounds dramatic, I know, but it might have been said by the mother (Mrs. Jackson) to her only child (Heather) in the case of Ilott v Mitson when Heather ran away from home almost 40 years ago. This case hit the headlines recently – “Your will can be ignored say judges” in The…

It’s never too late ……..

11/06/2015

Who believes in the myth of the “Common Law Spouse” ? You do ? Well, in that case, this post, courtesy of my colleague, Vijaya Sumputh, Family Law Solicitor here at Curwens, will make interesting reading………(spread the word…) “According to recent census data from the Office for National Statistics…

Want to get paid ?

06/05/2015

Clients often come to our Debt Collection service (“Prompt Pay”) when they are owed money and want to “go legal”. They sometimes have problems, however, with our first question which is “can we have all your papers?” They often are so focussed on doing a great job for their…

If you die suddenly, who “minds the shop” ?

13/04/2015

Certain business assets attract significant relief from Inheritance Tax at either 50% or 100% depending on the type of assets involved but what can be done on a more practical basis in order to protect your business and your beneficiaries, should the worst happen? Guest blogger and Wills specialist…

D-I-V-O-R-C-E

17/03/2015

….so sang the legendary country singer, Tammy Wynette almost 50 years ago. With a divorce so many years ago, one might think it was all “done and dusted” as did a Mr. Dale Vince who divorced his wife, Kathleen Wyatt, in 1992, but, not necessarily so, as the Supreme…

New Year – New Business ?

08/01/2015

You know starting up your own business could be quite a challenge but the idea of working for yourself is really exciting, so what do you do ? Fired up with enthusiasm, a lot of people just plunge straight in either on their own or with a couple of chums, just…

Seasonal Checklist for HR

18/12/2014

At this time of year, the last thing we want to think about is a legal issue but I thought it might be helpful to share a few thoughts with you if you are an employer and have the Christmas staff celebrations to deal with. I spotted this…

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Bradley of Curwens is the most highly efficient, sharp and highly skilled conveyancer I have ever used. My sale went through quickly and effortlessly with no stress at all. Conveyancing at its best. Hurrah and Thank you.

Katie from North London

Kaajal at Curwens was terrific - really friendly and unintimidating, patient in explaining the legal-speak of the severance agreement I was being asked to sign, while also being extremely efficient in processing it all! I would unreservedly recommend Kaajal and Curwens to anybody looking for friendly and painless help with any potentially daunting legal process.

Mike from Palmers Green

We had a very good experience on our house sale with Maryam and Christina. They were knowledgeable, courteous and understanding throughout. I would definitely recommend them and have no hesitation using Curwens again for any legal representation!!

The Thompsons from Finchley

I would highly recommend Curwens. They handled the probate on my late father’s estate in a highly professional manner and explained the whole process clearly. The staff are friendly and kind and dealt with any issues I had promptly. Thank you. Much appreciated.

John from Harlow

I would like to thank the Employment team, and especially Kaajal for assisting me during my redundancy. She remained calm, when I was upset and shocked. The whole process was dealt with within one week, meaning I could go on to find further employment.

Pritti from Surrey

Our purchase was sabotaged by XXXXXXXXXX, and our mortgage offer had expired. Luckily, our lender gave us a one week extension of the mortgage offer. Curwens took over, and magic happened. We completed the purchase on time. Best Service ever!

William from London

I would like to thank you Amanda for all your support during this process. I felt very pleased you were my solicitor, you gave me confidence and reassurance, I felt in very safe hands.

Anonymous

You have helped us on a fair few issues now. On every occasion you have made us feel like we were your only client at the time… we couldn’t have got through our HR situations without your guidance.

HR Director, Milbridge Group PLC

I just wanted to say thank you for all of your help with getting our office lease done. Bradley, Sandra and Sarah were so responsive and it was a pleasure working with you.

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COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS

“What’s in a name…..?”

“It’s good to talk …….”

“I know my rights!” …but do you really ?

“There’s no-one quite like Grandma…..”

“Money, money, money – must be funny – in a rich man’s world…….”

“I’ll cut you off without a penny …!”

It’s never too late ……..

Want to get paid ?

If you die suddenly, who “minds the shop” ?

D-I-V-O-R-C-E

New Year – New Business ?

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