http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php en-gb Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:54:20 +0000 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:54:20 +0000 Copyright: (C) Barker Gillette http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=227 On 1 October 2011 the second edition of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Code of Practice for Service Charges in Commercial Property ("the Code") came into effect. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=226 The Localism Act 2011 received Royal Assent on 15 November 2011. The majority of the provisions will come into force by April 2012. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=225 Squatting has become very topical during 2011 with stories hitting the press of Guy Ritchie's property succumbing to squatters and also the case of Vincent Cooke in Manchester who killed a burglar who entered his home while he was defending his home Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=224 Barker Gillette advised Raymond Estates Limited on the partition of the Soho Estates property portfolio Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=223 This checklist highlights the key legal obligations businesses should consider when dealing with personal data about customers, suppliers, employees or any other individual who you may encounter in the course of your business. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=222 Health and Safety Reforms: "Common Sense Common Safety" – away with the red tape but at an ultimate cost to employees and employers? Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=221 From 1 October 2010 the threshold limit for Assured Shorthold Tenancies ("ASTs") in England increased from �25,000 to �100,000. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=220 Are sick workers entitled to take paid statutory holiday? Can workers be prevented from taking holiday during sick leave? Can workers be made to take holiday during sick leave? Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=219 Laura, Qaiser and Andre have cycled over 70 km, run between 15 and 20 km, swum 50 metres, kayaked 2 km, abseilied down the back of the main stadium at the Oval cricket ground, negotiated a maze, rolled down a hill for 20 metres and orienteered in the City and south London for 2 separate tasks... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=218 Qaiser Khanzada, Laura Kay and Andre Moriarty are Team BG and they are supporting Farm Africa by racing in a multi-sport test of endurance, skills and guts on a course that is only revealed hours before the event begins Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=217 In the current era of government deficit, it is worth ensuring that your business complies with all necessary legislation as the government is likely to start cracking down on breaches in order to generate much needed revenue. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=216 There are different ways to expand your business into a new market or territory. Two common methods are distributorship and agency. It is important to be aware of the key differences between appointing an agent or a distributor when considering how best to market, sell, or distribute your products. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=215 An important action to determine whether an Estate Management Deed was Qualifying Long Term Agreement under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The case is notable for its discussion of the policy behind the statute and an analysis of types of agreement that will and will not fall within the definition of Qualifying Long Term Agreement). Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=214 Promoting green methods of transport at Barker Gillette.... Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=210 The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 came into force on 28 December 2009. This checklist highlights the obligations that the Regulations impose on your business and the consequences for your business of failing to meet those obligations. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=209 This is a checklist of key issues to consider when negotiating contracts on behalf of your business. You should always take legal advice if you are negotiating a large or unusual contract. Contact Veronica Hartley for more information. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=208 Qaiser together with partner Nigel Forsyth and two ( lucky ?) guests will be putting their golfing prowess to the test Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=207 PARTNER, STEVEN BARKER, recently addressed the inaugural breakfast seminar of the Insurance Times Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=206 Since 1 October 2009, under the Companies Act 2006, the filing of residential addresses of directors for public disclosure is discretionary. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=205 Following the announcement that certain claims are to be investigated by the Metropolitan Police and the Crown Prosecution Service, our clients and readers may be interested to read Partner, Steven Barker's summary of the criminal law aspects of MPs' expense claims. Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=204 As of 6 April 2009, the statutory and grievance procedures as we have known them for the past 5 years cease to apply. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=203 No-one gets married expecting to get divorced. Equally, one believes that our other half will not go on a massive spending spree on the joint account but is there anything to stop them? Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=195 Advice on rent deposits for commercial property Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=196 Clients who are retailers may be familiar with turnover leases. They are used in some of the best shopping centres in the UK. Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=197 Barker Gillette Partner, John Perry has successfully completed the representation of Mr G in the House of Lords. Mr G was originally convicted of the offence of public nuisance in October 2002, which conviction was upheld by the Court of Appeal. On 27 October 2005 the House of Lords quashed this conviction and awarded Mr G his costs. Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=187 Partner Steven Barker further enhanced Barker Gillette LLP's ties with The Anglia Ruskin University by presenting a seminar to the University's Sports Law Graduates for a second year. Wed, 09 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=188 Barker Gillette has been awarded The Law Society Management Lemas award for its website. Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=181 Andrew Picken, one of four Fraud Panel Supervisors in our Criminal Department, has been appointed a member of the Legal Services Commission's Very High Cost Cases (VHCC) Appeals Panel. Thu, 14 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=198 Barker Gillette has successfully completed the representation of a 25 year old teacher who was accused of a number of serious sexual assaults upon a 14 year old pupil of the School at which he previously taught. Wed, 30 Mar 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=199 Barker Gillette are acting for Faria Alam in her claim against the FA in which she seeks compensation for unfair dismissal and sex discrimination. Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=200 Barker Gillette has been short listed for the Law Society Law Management Award which is an award for the best marketing initiative for a smaller practice. Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=170 John Perry a Partner in our Criminal/Fraud Department has just successfully represented a client whose case legally and factually has broken new ground. On the 6th January 2005 Benjamin Lehman at Isleworth Crown Court, was unanimously acquitted of 2 charges of possessing a dangerous article at an airport contrary to Section 4 of the Aviation Security Act 1982. Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=164 A national housebuilding company who use Barker Gillette for commercial property work secured a valuable local authority contract subject to demonstrating that it had local warehousing facilities. Wed, 19 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=163 Barker Gillette have successfully concluded the sale of an internet service provider (ISP). The sale proceeded by way of a sale of the entire share capital of the company. The transaction was complicated by offshore considerations. Tue, 27 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.barkergillette.com/news.php?nID=201 We are please to announce the launch of our first ever website. Tue, 27 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0100