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Spratt Endicott Continues to Grow with a Number of New Appointments
Spratt Endicott continues to grow, with the appointment of seven new members of staff across its offices in Bicester, Buckingham and Banbury. The new appointments further demonstrate how the firm provides opportunities for talented people to help in the growth of the firm and increase clients’ access to their specialist legal services across the region […]
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Buy-to-Let Properties – Will the Stamp Duty Changes Affect You?
In his autumn statement the Chancellor announced proposals that would drastically increase the rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for people buying buy-to-let properties or second homes. The proposals were subject to consultation until 1 February 2016 and the final version of the proposals are due to be announced at the Budget on 16 […]
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Cherwell Business Awards: Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony – Date and Venue Announced!
The Cherwell Business Awards Gala Dinner and Awards date and venue will be held at Begbroke Science Park on 20th May 2016. Tickets will be £75 per head. The #cbas celebrates the best in North Oxfordshire’s enterprising talent across ten award categories. Applications and nominations have been collected are now closed. The ten awards categories […]
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Spratt Endicott Extends its Family Law Expertise in Bicester and Buckingham
Spratt Endicott has strengthened its Family Law Department with the appointment of Gemma Davison, its new Associate Solicitor and trained Mediator. Gemma now leads the Family Law team at Spratt Endicott Truman’s Bicester office and will also be helping clients from our Buckingham office. After qualifying as a solicitor in 2009, Gemma worked first at […]
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Pre-termination Negotiations – A Recap
I am often being asked about confidential pre-termination negotiations and how to go about them. This has been an alternative way for employers and employees to engage in confidential “off the record” discussions on ending the employment relationship since 29 July 2013. There are some significant limitations (see below) on when such negotiations will be […]
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The County Court System – All change again?!
Those of us who have the misfortune of dealing with the County Courts system in England and Wales will know that the changes over the last few years to modernise and make the system more efficient have done anything but that. The costs to use the system go up and the quality of service goes […]
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To Sue or Not to Sue – Part 1
The Truth! Does another business owe you some money? Are they being a pain about paying you? If so, you’re probably wondering how best to persuade them to hand over the cash to you. The truth of the matter is that it probably is not going to be that easy. Sorry. I know that is […]
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Oh Trigger!
The recent death of actor Roger Lloyd-Pack was very sad, particularly for those of us who remember him so fondly as Trigger. Who can forget the wonderful scene where he gets an award for having the same broom for 20 years (with only 17 new heads and 14 new handles during that time). So, Trigger […]
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Separation and New Beginnings
January is traditionally a time for new beginnings. In the New Year, many married couples, often after much careful deliberation, make a resolution to end their relationship and start afresh. No one would suggest that the decision to end a marriage is taken lightly and both husband and wife should, before deciding how best to […]
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