Billions of pounds worth of loans to help small and medium sized enterprises survive the coronavirus pandemic are a “debt mountain” businesses should start to pay off as soon as possible. That is the message from leading corporate and commercial...
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In light of the Government’s decision to end the requirement to work from home, employers have been urged to check their contracts of employment before calling on staff to stop working remotely. Midlands employment lawyer Sally Morris said firms may...
Businesses looking to recruit and fill vacancies as the UK emerges from lockdown are being warned not to cut corners when it comes to their legal duties. Midlands employment lawyer Darryll Thomas has said firms in the region are likely to be advertising...
A Midlands property lawyer has reminded homeowners that the Government’s Stamp Duty holiday will continue after this month despite thresholds being changed. Conveyancing expert Sharon Lerry fears that some buyers and sellers in the county believe that...
A leading employment lawyer has alerted care home owners that they must not sidestep the Government’s expected compulsory vaccination programme for frontline care home workers. The warning comes from Sally Morris as senior Whitehall figures are...
A leading employment lawyer has alerted care home owners that they must not sidestep the Government’s expected compulsory vaccination programme for frontline care home workers. The warning comes from Sally Morris as senior Whitehall figures are...
Employees are being reminded they are now legally entitled to carry over up to 20 days of annual leave to the next two financial years under changes to working time regulations. Midlands employment lawyer Kate Jones said the move, introduced because of the...
Engaged couples across the West Midlands are facing difficult discussions with their wedding venues following the relaxation of coronavirus rules. Commercial litigation lawyer Jessica McSorley, from law firm mfg Solicitors, has warned that while many people...
Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the promotions of ten specialists following another year of growth across a variety of departments. Award-winning farming expert Alexandra Phillips is promoted to partner within the firm’s...
A leading Midlands employment lawyer has warned businesses across the region that sweeping changes to rules on using contractors have now come into force. The alert has been issued by Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at law firm mfg Solicitors,...
The extension of temporary measures to protect businesses and their directors during the coronavirus pandemic has been welcomed by corporate lawyer Sam Pedley. Mr Pedley, a partner at Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors, said businesses had been given vital...
A Worcester legal firm has donated £1,000 to support the work of the Worcester Foodbank as it continues to support thousands of people and families across the city. Through its Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee, mfg Solicitors, which...
mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of experienced lawyer Andy Ward who joins the company as an associate solicitor at the firm’s Telford office. Mr Ward will provide expert commercial property legal services and advice to clients across...
A Kidderminster law firm has donated £1,000 to support the work of the town’s Foodbank as it continues to support thousands of people and families across the Wyre Forest. Birmingham Road-based mfg Solicitors has donated the four-figure sum...
Landowners are being warned to be vigilant due to the rise in abandoned horses caused by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Equine charities and landowners have reported a significant rise in the number of abandoned horses and ponies over the past...
Businesses given a further lifeline with the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme should use the time to plan carefully for life after furlough. Employment lawyer Sally Morris said firms had been given a boost by Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s...
Mothers are being reminded that their children have the right to spend time with them if they so wish, particularly on special occasions. As Mother’s Day approaches on 14 March, respected family lawyer Rupinder Nandra is warning mums in advance that...
OakNorth Bank funded buyout unlocks next phase of growth for engineering specialists The management team of Birmingham firm FBS Intelligent Engineering (iE) Limited (“FBSiE”), a leading provider of mechanical and electrical services, has...
Midlands legal firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its commercial litigation offering with the appointment of a new consultant solicitor. Widely respected dispute resolution specialist James Ng has joined mfg and will play a key role in leading the...
Businesses across the Midlands must consider whether they are incurring liability worth potentially tens of thousands of pounds following the landmark Supreme Court ruling of the long running saga involving Uber drivers. The warning has come from employment...
A Midlands legal firm has bolstered its Private Client department with the appointment of a new partner. Giles Scott has joined mfg Solicitors as a partner and divisional head of the firm’s 38-strong Private Client offering. Based at mfg’s Adam...
Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its respected corporate team with a double appointment. The 38-partner firm, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire and in central Birmingham, has appointed solicitors Matt Allen and Dan...
A radical shake-up of leasehold laws will prevent future home owners being trapped in “unfair” contracts, a leading Worcestershire property lawyer says. Richard Connolly, partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, says the sweeping changes, the biggest...
Small businesses who want to claim insurance for the disruption caused by the coronavirus should feel empowered by a landmark court ruling, a leading Midlands solicitor has said. Jessica McSorley said last week’s verdict in the Supreme Court against...
Big changes to the way that farmers and landowners are awarded funding took effect from 1 January 2021 – but the full picture is still to emerge. Agricultural lawyer Alexandra Phillips is urging landowners to make sure they watch closely as the new...
Couples who have to cancel or postpone their weddings due to the coronavirus pandemic do not have to be left out of pocket. Commercial litigation lawyer Jessica McSorley has moved to reassure couples who were planning a wedding in 2021 and are unsure...
Divorced and separated parents who share custody of their children are being urged to discuss their plans for Christmas with each other well in advance to minimise the risk of spreading Coronavirus. Family lawyer Rupinder Nandra says that children with...
Businesses in the West Midlands are being advised how to protect their assets from a deepening recession. Corporate and commercial lawyer James Hayes says more family and individually owned firms will be looking to protect their cash and other assets, such...
A Midlands law firm has launched a new legal team to help steer the region’s business leaders through the current economic crisis. mfg Solicitors, which has offices across West Midlands, has unveiled its Restructuring and Insolvency team which is led...
A generous Wyre Forest law firm has donated £1,000 to a Kidderminster hospice to help the charity cope with the Covid-19 crisis. Staff from Birmingham Road-based mfg Solicitors have donated the money to KEMP Hospice’s Resilience Fund Appeal as...
Businesses planning to use the Government’s new job support lifeline are being warned they cannot use it to avoid making redundancies. Employment specialist Sally Morris said the six-month Covid-19 Job Support Scheme unveiled by the Chancellor only...
Specialist lawyers from a Midlands law firm have been named among the best in the UK within the 2021 edition of the Legal 500. Experts from mfg Solicitors are named in the elite legal list - with two teams ranked in the number one spot. Highlighted in the...
Bosses across the region are being warned about the need to ensure confidential data is secure as staff prepare to work from home for the foreseeable future. Employment specialist Darryll Thomas has issued the alert as he says many employers believed...
Three up and coming county solicitors are celebrating after completing their training contracts. Kidderminster-based lawyers Katie Hodson, Abbey Jones and Victoria Wall have completed their respective training contracts and are now set to take on more...
Sweeping changes to insolvency laws hurried through Parliament have bought businesses in the Midlands vital recovery time. That is the verdict of leading insolvency lawyer Sam Pedley, who says firms should draw confidence from the measures that will help...
Divorced and separated parents are being reassured that the new rules banning more than six people from meeting up will not stop them seeing their children. Family lawyer Rupinder Nandra has moved to clarify the so-called ‘rule of six’ for...
With farmers and landowners continuing to be approached by developers, a leading agricultural lawyer has warned it is vital that all bases are covered in development or option agreements. The alert has come from award-winning farming expert Alexandra...
One of the Midlands leading residential property lawyers has praised the Government’s Stamp Duty Land Tax reduction for giving a ‘shot in the arm’ to speed up the county’s housing market. David Faulkner, an associate at mfg...
One of Worcestershire’s most respected solicitors is set to take part in a 90-mile charity cycle in memory of his brother and to raise money for three national charities. Iain Morrison, vice-chairman and Head of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs...
A leading agricultural solicitor has urged farmers to grasp every opportunity they can to diversify following the Covid-19 outbreak. Helen Gough, a partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, says that the rural sector will inevitably get back to normal in the...
A Midlands law firm has appointed a new head of its Corporate department following a period of sustained growth. mfg Solicitors, which has offices in Worcestershire, Shropshire and Birmingham has appointed partner and corporate law specialist Clare Lang as...
A local charity who are helping isolated and vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic has received a funding boost from a Ludlow law firm. A £1,000 donation from Corve Street-based mfg Solicitors is helping Hands Together Ludlow to continue...
Businesses in the West Midlands are being warned they will face severe financial penalties if they try to step outside the Government’s furlough scheme. Leading employment lawyer Sally Morris said there has been a rise in calls to the employment team...
Shorter and more flexible leases on shops are likely to become the norm while some stores may even be turned into homes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a leading property lawyer has said. Research suggests only a third of rents due in the retail...
A change in competition law that will help prevent potentially thousands of litres of milk a day going to waste is a vital lifeline for dairy farmers, a leading Worcestershire agricultural lawyer has said. Rural expert Iain Morrison has praised the...
mfg Solicitors has announced eleven promotions including two new Partners, seven Senior Associates and two Associates. Respected agriculture and rural affairs expert Helen Gough is promoted to Partner. Joining mfg Solicitors in October 2014, Helen has...
Employers should start putting plans in place now to keep hold of skilled staff once the coronavirus lockdown and restrictions are lifted, or risk losing them to competitors. That is the warning from Midlands employment lawyer Chris Amys, who says despite...
Farmers are facing a battle to find and recruit staff to save this year’s harvest, amid concerns of a national shortfall of around 80,000 workers. The coronavirus pandemic has meant a drop in the number of staff employed as fruit and vegetable...
Divorced and separated parents are being urged to put their children’s health first and re-think custody arrangements as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. Children can continue to move between their parents’ homes despite the...
A Midlands property lawyer has welcomed a government scheme which has seen homeowners and landlords able to apply for a three-month mortgage holiday to get them through the coronavirus crisis – but warned it will take longer to pay off their loan. ...
Parents across the Midlands who are considering giving their children a loan from “the bank of mum and dad” are being warned to ensure it is secure in case relationships breakdown. Lawyer Richard Connolly said unsecured cash gifts and loans from...
Mothers are being reminded that their children have the right to spend time with them if they so wish, particularly on special occasions. As Mother’s Day approaches on 22 March, respected family lawyer Rupinder Nandra is warning mums in advance that...
A Worcester firm of solicitors has helped a popular city swimming club for the third year running with a £500 donation. Lawyers at Tything-based mfg Solicitors gave the donation to Worcester Swimming Club to help them hold their annual awards evening,...
Legal issues affecting Ludlow’s farmers and landowners will be covered at a free annual agricultural seminar taking place on Tuesday 10 th March. Rural specialists from Ludlow law firm mfg Solicitors, and colleagues from the Country Land &...
Shareholders who do not own a controlling stake in businesses are being urged to check their rights in the event of disputes with directors and other stakeholders. Commercial litigation lawyer Sam Pedley believes too many minority shareholders think they...
Couples have been warned that just being married is ‘no protection’ for their assets or property if either the husband or wife suffers from dementia or a stroke. Peter Stephens, from law firm mfg Solicitors, has warned that married couples...
A Midlands law firm has advised on the management takeover of a UK vehicle fleet accessories installer. Corporate and commercial specialists at mfg Solicitors, which has offices in Worcestershire, Shropshire and Birmingham, acted for FastFit Nationwide Ltd...
A leading tax specialist has warned Midlands homeowners who rent out another property that they must prepare ahead of a ‘game-changing’ Whitehall tax change. From April, those who own more than one house may pay higher taxes when they come to...
Families of people receiving poor care in hospital are being urged not to lose their power to speak out on their behalf and secure a Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare. The Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare is often confused...
A leading Midlands employment lawyer has warned private sector businesses to be fully prepared ahead of sweeping changes to rules on using contractors. The alert has been issued by Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at law firm mfg Solicitors,...
A Midlands law firm and a national accountancy practice have played lead roles advising over the employee buy-out of award-winning Alcester software company, Vectric Ltd. Corporate partner Clare Lang and trusts expert Gary Priest from mfg Solicitors advised...
Two lawyers have been unveiled as the latest new qualifiers at a leading Worcestershire legal firm. Jessica McSorley and Jessica Moore have completed their two-year training contracts with mfg Solicitors and have now taken up permanent roles. The pair...
Leading Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its commercial property team with the double appointment of a new partner and an associate. Clare Regan has joined the regional firm as a partner and divisional head of its widely respected...
A Midlands property lawyer has warned first-time homebuyers that the Government’s popular Help to Buy ISA scheme is set to close. The alert has come from residential property specialist Javed Ahmed, an associate at county firm mfg Solicitors. Mr...
A new partnership which will support businesses in forming their social responsibility plans has been launched by two Birmingham companies. Law firm mfg Solicitors and business consultancy Oaks, both based in the Jewellery Quarter, have linked up to work...
A leading agricultural lawyer has warned those looking to continue to legally abstract water from privately-owned land may have only a matter of months to apply for a licence. The Environment Agency announced last year that changes were being made to Water...
A law firm in Bromsgrove has donated £1,950 to a local charity which campaigns for venues and schools to have lifesaving defibrillators installed. Lawyers at mfg Solicitors made the donation to the Charlotte and Craig Saving Hearts Foundation (CCSHF)...
A Shropshire law firm has strengthened its residential property department with the appointment of a new Associate Solicitor. Nichola Wilson, an expert in freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, shared ownership, new builds and the Right to Buy scheme,...
A family bereavement group which launched in Ludlow last summer has helped and supported around 30 local people since it was set up. The Good Grief Café was launched last September by local solicitor Janna Vigar and funeral director Victoria Allen,...
Employers across the West Midlands are being warned their disciplinary procedures may be out of date when it comes to the rights of staff covertly recording conversations. The alert has been issued by leading employment lawyer Sally Morris who has warned...
In recent days we have enjoyed another great run of hot weather with pockets of high temperatures, as high as 35c in places, and wall-to-wall sunshine. The downside has meant employees travelling to the office and working in hot, uncomfortable conditions. ...
Lawyers at a Ludlow law firm have held a ‘bring your dog to work’ day to help raise money for its chosen charity. The team at Corve Street-based mfg Solicitors brought six of their pooches into the office for a day’s work where they helped...
A leading Midlands law firm has been chosen as a partner for a professional will writing body. The Institute of Professional Will Writers (IPW) has chosen mfg Solicitors due to its reputation in handling a wide variety of complex contentious probate...
A law firm in Bromsgrove has donated £950 to a local charity which campaigns for venues and schools to have lifesaving defibrillators installed. Lawyers at mfg Solicitors made the donation to the Charlotte and Craig Saving Hearts Foundation (CCSHF)...
A Worcester law firm has donated over £1,450 to a hospital suite which provides a facility for parents who have experienced the tragic loss of a baby. Staff at mfg Solicitors, which is based on The Tything, have held events during the past 12 months...
A charity will writing initiative has raised £4,000 for a Wyre Forest hospice. Experts from Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors donated their time to offer free will writing for the public with those taking part giving a voluntary donation to...
Two property experts have joined one of Bromsgrove’s largest law firms. David Faulkner has been appointed as an associate at High Street-based mfg Solicitors, while Stephanie Rushfirth joins the firm as a solicitor. The pair will assist in a growing...
A Midlands legal firm has announced series of promotions as it continues its growth plans across the region. Law firm mfg Solicitors, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire and in Birmingham, has announced the promotion of six specialist...
A widely respected agricultural lawyer with more than 55 years’ experience in the rural legal world has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award. Jim Quinn, from law firm mfg Solicitors was recognised at the 2019 Worcestershire Law Society...
Lawyers at a Worcester law firm have raised over £3,800 for local hospice as part of a Will-writing drive. mfg Solicitors recently offered its services for free in support of St Richard’s Hospice’s ‘Write a Will’ month –...
A Worcester firm of solicitors has helped a popular city swimming club for the second year running with a £500 donation. Lawyers at Tything-based mfg Solicitors gave the donation to Worcester Swimming Club to help them hold their annual awards...
Over 70 landowners, rural business owners and land professionals attended a spring farming seminar in Ludlow – one of the region’s most popular agricultural events. Held at the town’s Ludlow Kitchen, the seminar was hosted by partners from...
Businesses have been warned they face financial penalties and potential director’s disqualification if they aren’t prepared ahead of statutory wage payments increasing on 1 April. The alert has been issued by Midlands employment lawyer...
Business leaders are being invited to a free breakfast seminar where experts discuss a range of corporate, legal, financial and tax matters. The seminar is being hosted by county law firm mfg Solicitors, alongside Prosperity Wealth, CK Chartered...
A Worcestershire property lawyer has issued an alert to homeowners who are looking to buy the freehold to their property. Javed Ahmed, a solicitor at county law firm mfg Solicitors, has warned that ‘boxes must be ticked’ when going through the...
Farmers and land owners across the country are being urged to check their tax planning arrangements and ensure they qualify for vital relief which could be worth thousands of pounds. Thomas Evans, an associate at law firm mfg Solicitors,...
Specialist lawyers at Worcester law firm mfg Solicitors are supporting a Worcester hospice as part of a new year will-writing drive.Throughout February, mfg will be offering to write wills as part of the St Richard’s Hospice ‘Write a Will’...
Revived plans to hike probate fees will saddle grieving relatives with thousands of pounds of bills and are “grossly unfair”, a leading tax lawyer has warned. The alert has come from tax expert Gary Priest after the Government said it is...
A fundraising barn dance hosted by a Wyre Forest law firm has raised £900 for a county breast cancer charity. Lawyers from Kidderminster firm mfg Solicitors welcomed over 100 guests to Kidderminster Harriers Social Club where they raised the funds for...
Family businesses that trade as partnerships or sole traders are being urged to plan ahead in case a founding member dies, as it can trigger rules that freeze assets. Tax and trusts expert Gary Priest is concerned sole traders and family businesses in the...
Specialist lawyers from a Midlands law firm have been named among the best in the UK by a respected industry referral guide. Legal experts from mfg Solicitors are named in the 2018 edition of the Legal 500 – with 32 lawyers individually...
Businesses across the Midlands are being offered help to avoid being fined for wrongly classifying staff when employing casual or gig economy workers. Law firm mfg Solicitors has warned businesses they need to be abreast of the latest regulations concerning...
Two Wyre Forest solicitors swapped their briefs for lycra as they saddled up for a bike ride to raise £500 for charity. Tom Evans and Jack Morley, from Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors, led a team of lawyers who cycled over 190 miles without even...
Parents who have gifted property to their children are being warned they could be landing their loved ones with a future hefty tax bill. Tax expert Gary Priest, a partner at leading Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors, has issued the alert – saying that...
Landowners who are considering granting developers the option to buy their property in return for a fee are being warned there is “no turning back”. Agricultural affairs expert Tom Bell, from law firm mfg Solicitors, said farmers and other rural...
One of Worcestershire’s brightest legal talents is celebrating after completing his training contract with a leading county firm. Lawyer Jack Morley has qualified as a solicitor after successfully concluding his training with mfg Solicitors –...
A respected Ludlow lawyer has joined the board of trustees at a local charity which supports vulnerable people. Janna Vigar, from Corve Street-based mfg Solicitors, is now one of nine trustees at Ludlow charity, Hands Together. The group raises funds to...
Law firm mfg Solicitors has expanded into Birmingham after announcing it has concluded a deal to merge with an historic city legal practice. mfg, which has five offices across Worcestershire and Shropshire, has merged with Pearson Rowe, a two-partner firm...
A Telford law firm has donated almost £300 to a local charity as part of its ongoing fundraising efforts. The team at mfg Solicitors held various events throughout the past 12 months for Telford charity Stay, which helps to change the lives of...
A Bromsgrove legal firm has donated over £500 to a local charity as part of its ongoing fundraising efforts. Staff at High Street-based mfg Solicitors held events throughout the past 12 months for the Touchstones charity, a local cause which provides...
A Wyre Forest law firm has donated over £500 to a much-loved local hospice as part of its ongoing fundraising efforts. Staff at Kidderminster’s mfg Solicitors held events throughout the past 12 months for KEMP Hospice, who offer care and support...